What is the definition of 'Website' in the Bang Cookies Franchise Agreement?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
time of signing this Agreement, as Schedule 1 is otherwise completed in accordance with this Agreement. Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment and discretion, shall determine the Designated Territory. If Schedule 1 is not completed and/or is not signed by Franchisor there shall be no Designated Territory.
"Digital Media" refers to and means any interactive or static digital document, application or media that is connected to and/or in a network of computers and/or other devices linked by communications software, part of the world wide web, linked by the internet or part of a web based application, software application, smart phone application or social media platform such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,
Pinterest, Instagram, SnapChat, and YouTube, and internet based directories and local directories that refers, references, identifies, reviews, promotes and/or relates, in any way, to Bang Cookies Shops, the Franchised Business, the Licensed Marks, the System and/or Franchisor. Digital Media further includes the System Website, and all other media and/or publications relating to the System that is displayed and/or transmitted digitally.
"Due Date" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 5.B. of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Digital Media' is defined, which includes websites. 'Digital Media' refers to any interactive or static digital document, application, or media connected to a network of computers, servers, or other devices linked by communications software. This includes elements of the world wide web, such as websites, and is linked by the internet or part of a web-based application, software application, smart phone application or social media platform. Social media platforms include Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, SnapChat, and YouTube, as well as internet-based directories and local directories that refer to Bang Cookies Shops.
Digital Media also encompasses the System Website and all other media and publications relating to the Bang Cookies system that are displayed or transmitted digitally. The 'System Website' specifically refers to the webpage located at www.bangcookies.com. This definition extends to all webpages and subdomains that are part of www.bangcookies.com, including those that are franchisee or geography-specific, or designated by Bang Cookies as being associated with the URL of www.bangcookies.com and/or Bang Cookies Shops.
For a prospective Bang Cookies franchisee, this definition is important because it clarifies what Bang Cookies considers as official digital representations of the brand. It also highlights the importance of adhering to Bang Cookies' standards and guidelines when using any form of digital media to represent the franchise. This ensures brand consistency and protects the reputation of the Bang Cookies system across all online platforms.