7. MANUAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

• 7.01 Confidential Information. The System, the Manual, and other Confidential Information are proprietary, involve Trade Secrets of Franchisor, and are disclosed to Franchisee solely on the express condition that Franchisee agrees, and Franchisee does hereby agree to: fully and strictly adhere to all security procedures prescribed in writing by Franchisor, in its sole discretion, for maintaining the Confidential Information as confidential, including without limitation, the obligation to;

  • (a) disclose such information to its employees only to the extent necessary to market and for the operation of the Business in accordance with this Agreement;
  • (b) not use any such information in any other business or in any manner not specifically authorized or approved in writing by Franchisor; and
  • (c) exercise the highest degree of diligence and make every effort to maintain the absolute confidentiality of all such information during and after the term of this Agreement, and follow Franchisor's security procedures, which include the execution of approved nondisclosure agreements, and intranet, extranet and Internet usage agreements when developed by Franchisor, by Franchisee and any employee or agent who is allowed access.

• 7.02 Standards and Authorized Use.

Franchisee must maintain strict compliance with the Manual as presently set forth and as subsequently amended and revised.

• 7.03 Unauthorized Use.

Franchisee must not copy or otherwise reproduce any Confidential Information and must establish procedures to prevent unauthorized use by any other person.

Unauthorized use of the Manual or the System will constitute a breach of this Agreement and an infringement of our proprietary rights, including trade secrets and copyrights.

Franchisee must promptly report any unauthorized use of the Manual or other Confidential Information.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)