Under the Belocal franchise agreement, is the franchisee's investigation of the franchise limited in any way?

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• (1) Use the Confidential Information exclusively in conjunction with the operation of the Franchised Business and to carry out the obligations of Franchisee pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and not for any other purpose, and shall refrain from disclosing the Confidential Information to any third person or entity not directly associated with Franchisee, except as may be required by law. In the event Franchisee, any Principal, or any persons to whom any Confidential Information was lawfully disclosed become legally compelled (by deposition, interrogatory, request for documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand, or similar process) to disclose any of the Confidential Information, Franchisee and Principals shall provide Franchisor with prompt prior written notice of such requirement so that Franchisor may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with the terms hereof. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or that Franchisor waives compliance with the provisions hereof, Franchisee and Principals agree to furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information which Franchisee and/or Principals are advised by written opinion of counsel is legally required and to exercise best efforts to obtain assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded such disclosed Confidential Information;
• (2) Ensure that all counsel, accountants, and other representatives of Franchisee and/or Principals who are given access any Confidential Information on behalf of Franchisee or any Principal comply with the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. Franchisee and each Principal are, jointly and severally, fully responsible for any breach of this Agreement by any person to whom access to the Confidential Information is given by Franchisee, any Principals, or any of their representatives;
• (3) Not make any copies of the Confidential Information for any purpose that is not directly related to the Franchised Business;
• (4) Not upload or download, or attempt to upload or download, any Confidential Information that is not directly related to the Franchised Business; and
• (5) Upon termination, expiration, or transfer of this Agreement, promptly return to Franchisor all Confidential Information and all copies thereof.

For clarity, any attempt by Franchisee (using any method) to upload, download, or copy into any format any Confidential Information that is not directly related to the Franchised Business, including without limitation, client and advertiser information, shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

B. In-term Noncompetition. Franchisee and Owners represent that they are not currently working with or for any Person engaged in any Competitive Business (as defined in Section 7.G. below). Franchisee and each Owner specifically acknowledge that they will receive valuable Confidential Information beyond their present skills and experience and that such Confidential Information provides a competitive advantage.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)