For Atwell Suites, can a licensee transmit Curated Solutions to a third party network?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.2 Restrictions on Use of Curated Solutions. Licensee will use the Curated Solutions solely for Licensee's internal business purposes at the Hotel and only as permitted by this Master Technology Schedule. Licensee will not:
- 4.2.1 transmit Curated Solutions to any third party or third party network, or permit any third party to access or use the Curated Solutions;
- 4.2.2 use the Curated Solutions, or any data derived from the Curated Solutions, in a service bureau, time-sharing, multiple CPU, or multiple user arrangement;
- 4.2.3 copy, reproduce, store, sell, assign, pledge, sublicense, convey, transfer, redistribute, transmit, grant other rights in, or permit any unauthorized use of the Curated Solutions;
- 4.2.4 prepare derivative works or incorporate the Curated Solutions, in whole or part, into any other system or work;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Atwell Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, a licensee is explicitly restricted from transmitting Curated Solutions to any third party or third-party network. The FDD states that licensees can only use the Curated Solutions for their internal business purposes at the hotel. This restriction is part of a broader set of limitations on how licensees can use the Curated Solutions provided by IHG.
This restriction means that Atwell Suites franchisees cannot share, sell, or otherwise provide access to the Curated Solutions to external entities. The Curated Solutions must remain within the franchisee's hotel operations. This limitation is in place to protect IHG's intellectual property and maintain control over the distribution and use of its technology.
In addition to not transmitting Curated Solutions to third parties, Atwell Suites franchisees are also prohibited from using the Curated Solutions in service bureau, time-sharing, multiple CPU, or multiple user arrangements. They cannot copy, reproduce, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from the Curated Solutions. These restrictions are designed to prevent unauthorized use and distribution of the technology, ensuring that it remains exclusive to authorized Atwell Suites franchisees for their internal business operations.