Is SpeedLine responsible for electronic communications delayed during transmission for Beggars Pizza franchisees?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Customer understands that electronic communication is necessary for Customer's use of the Service. Customer consents to SpeedLine's receipt and storage of electronic communications, User Data and Customer Content. Customer acknowledges that Customer's electronic communications will involve transmission over the Internet and over various other networks that are not owned or operated by SpeedLine. Customer agrees that SpeedLine is not responsible for any electronic communications, User Data or Customer Content which are delayed, lost, altered, intercepted or stored without authorization during the transmission of any data whatsoever across networks not owned or operated by SpeedLine, including, without limitation, the Internet.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, SpeedLine is not responsible for delays in electronic communications during data transmission across networks they do not own or operate. This includes communications over the Internet. This lack of responsibility extends to electronic communications, User Data, or Customer Content that are delayed, lost, altered, intercepted, or stored without authorization.
This means that if a Beggars Pizza customer experiences issues like delayed orders or data breaches due to problems with internet service providers or other third-party networks, SpeedLine will not be held liable. The franchisee bears the risk related to the reliability of internet and telecommunications services.
Beggars Pizza franchisees should ensure they have robust and secure internet connections and data backup systems to mitigate potential disruptions or data loss. While SpeedLine provides support and updates for their service, this disclaimer highlights the importance of the franchisee taking proactive measures to protect their data and ensure smooth operations.