What kind of Internet user policies might Amorino prescribe for franchisees?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Intranet/Extranet System.
Amorino may, at its option, establish and maintain a computer network through which members of the Amorino franchise network may communicate and through which Amorino may disseminate Confidential Information.
Amorino will have no obligation to establish or to maintain the network.
Amorino may establish policies and procedures for use of such network.
You acknowledge that, Amorino can access and view any communication on the network.
You further acknowledge that the intranet network and services and all communications that are posted to it will become Amorino's property, free of any claims of privacy or privilege that you or any other individual may assert.
If you fail to pay when due any amount payable to Amorino under this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any policy or procedure governing the network, Amorino may temporarily suspend your access.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Amorino may establish and maintain a computer network for communication within the franchise network and to disseminate confidential information. Amorino is not obligated to establish or maintain this network, but if they do, they can set the policies and procedures for its use.
As an Amorino franchisee, you acknowledge that Amorino can access and view any communication on this network. All communications posted on the intranet network and services become Amorino's property, without any claims of privacy or privilege. If a franchisee fails to pay amounts due to Amorino or comply with network policies, Amorino may temporarily suspend their access to the network.
This means that Amorino has significant control over the intranet/extranet system, including the ability to monitor communications and suspend access for non-compliance. Prospective franchisees should be aware that their activity on the network is not private and must adhere to Amorino's established policies and procedures.