What is the Better Blend Franchisee's obligation regarding the confidentiality and security of all Technology?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.7 Technology. Without limiting the generality of Section 7.1 or Section 8.1, Franchisee shall acquire and use all Technology required by BBF.
BBF has the right to prohibit Franchisee from using any Technology which is not approved or required by BBF.
Franchisee shall enter into any subscription and support agreements related to the Technology that BBF may require.
Franchisee shall upgrade, update, or replace any Technology from time to time as BBF may require.
Franchisee shall protect the confidentiality and security of all Technology, and Franchisee shall abide by any System Standards related thereto.
Franchisee shall give BBF unlimited access to Franchisee's Technology used in the Business, by any means designated by BBF.
Despite Franchisee's obligation to acquire and use Technology according to System Standards, Franchisee has sole and complete responsibility for: (a) acquiring, operating, maintaining, and upgrading Franchisee's Technology; (b) the manner in which Franchisee's Technology interfaces with BBF's and any third party's computer system; (c) any and all consequences if Franchisee's Technology is not properly operated, maintained, and upgraded; (d) complying at all times with the most current version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, and (e) complying at all times with all laws governing the use, disclosure, and protection of Privacy Information.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of all Technology and must adhere to any System Standards related to it. Better Blend has the right to prohibit the franchisee from using any Technology that is not approved or required by them. The franchisee must also enter into any subscription and support agreements related to the Technology that Better Blend may require and upgrade, update, or replace any Technology as Better Blend requires.
Better Blend is granted unlimited access to the franchisee's Technology used in the Business, by any means designated by Better Blend. Despite the franchisee's obligation to acquire and use Technology according to System Standards, the franchisee has sole and complete responsibility for acquiring, operating, maintaining, and upgrading their Technology. They are also responsible for the manner in which their Technology interfaces with Better Blend's and any third party's computer system, and any and all consequences if their Technology is not properly operated, maintained, and upgraded.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for complying at all times with the most current version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards and all laws governing the use, disclosure, and protection of Privacy Information. This means the franchisee must stay up-to-date with the latest security protocols and legal requirements related to data protection. This obligation ensures that customer and business data remains secure and confidential, protecting both the franchisee's and Better Blend's interests.