For Atwell Suites, what happens to the client's access to the software upon termination of the agreement?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon termination of this Agreement, Client shall cease accessing the Software and return to Quore all components of the Software, including all related documentation, all access criteria, all software code and any and all related computer readable media or hardware devices owned by Quore pertaining to the Software.
Client agrees to cease any and all use and/or access of the Software at the time of termination of this Agreement.
Client shall not attempt to access the Software after
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the agreement, the client must stop accessing the software. The franchisee is also required to return to Quore all components of the software, including related documentation, access criteria, software code, and any related computer-readable media or hardware devices owned by Quore. The franchisee must also cease all use and/or access of the software at the time of termination and must not attempt to access the software after the agreement ends.
This means that when the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee loses all rights to use the software provided by Quore. This includes not only the software itself but also any related materials or equipment. The franchisee has a responsibility to ensure that they and their employees completely stop using the software and return all related items to Quore.
This provision protects Quore's intellectual property and ensures that franchisees do not continue to benefit from the software after the franchise agreement has ended. For a prospective Atwell Suites franchisee, this highlights the importance of understanding the terms of the software license and the obligations upon termination. It also emphasizes the need to plan for business operations after the franchise term, considering alternative software solutions if necessary.