Is Amerispec Inspection Services liable for loss of emails due to the anti-spam solution?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges that AmeriSpec may apply an anti-spam and/or an anti-virus solution (collectively "SPAM/AV") on part or all of AmeriSpec.net e-mail accounts.
The anti-spam solution applied will be the most efficient for SPAM and AV, but AmeriSpec in no way warrants or guaranties the effectiveness of the SPAM/AV solution.
Franchisee acknowledges that deploying an anti-spam solution may result in the loss of e-mails.
Franchisee agrees that AmeriSpec shall not be liable for any loss or damages to Franchisee's computer or damage to the operation of the franchise due to a virus, or related to deploying the SPAM/AV solution.
AmeriSpec reserves the right to remove the SPAM/AV solution at any time for any reason it deems necessary.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services Franchise Disclosure Document, Amerispec Inspection Services will not be held liable for any loss of emails resulting from the implementation of its anti-spam solution. The FDD states that while Amerispec Inspection Services may apply an anti-spam and/or anti-virus solution to its email accounts and aims for the most efficient solution, it does not guarantee the effectiveness of this solution.
This means that as an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee, you acknowledge the risk of potential email loss due to the anti-spam measures implemented by the franchisor. It is important to have alternative methods for critical communications.
Furthermore, the FDD clarifies that Amerispec Inspection Services will not be responsible for any damages to the franchisee's computer or the operation of the franchise that may arise from deploying the anti-spam/anti-virus solution. This underscores the importance for franchisees to implement their own security measures and backup systems to protect their data and operations. Amerispec Inspection Services also retains the right to remove the anti-spam/anti-virus solution at any time, for any reason they deem necessary, which could further impact email deliverability and security.