What is the Beem Light Sauna franchisee prohibited from loading onto the Technology System?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your Technology System will be dedicated for business uses relating to the operation of the Studio. You will (i) use the Technology System under the terms of our policies and operational procedures; (ii) transmit financial and operating data to us as required by the Manuals; (iii) do all things necessary to give us unrestricted access to the Technology System at all times (including users IDs and passwords, if necessary) so that we may independently download and transfer data via a connection that we specify; (iv) maintain the Technology System in good working order at your own expense; (v) ensure that your employees are adequately trained in the use of the Technology System and our related policies and procedures; and (vi) refrain from loading, and from permitting others to load, any unauthorized programs or games on any hardware included in the Technology System. You also must comply with all laws and payment card provider standards relating to the security of the Technology System, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. You are responsible for any and all consequences that may arise if the Technology System is not properly operated, maintained and upgraded or if the Technology System (or any of its components) fails to operate on a continuous basis or as we or you expect.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are prohibited from loading any unauthorized programs or games onto the Technology System's hardware. The Technology System is dedicated to business operations related to the Beem Light Sauna studio.
This restriction ensures the integrity and security of the Technology System, preventing potential disruptions or security breaches that could arise from unauthorized software. Franchisees must also ensure their employees are trained in using the Technology System according to Beem Light Sauna's policies and procedures.
The franchisee is responsible for any consequences resulting from improper operation, maintenance, or upgrades to the Technology System, or if any component fails to operate as expected. Franchisees must also comply with all laws and payment card provider standards, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, to maintain the security of the Technology System.