What does Big Air Trampoline Park define as 'Confidential Information' and 'Trade Secrets'?
Big_Air_Trampoline_Park Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
arty center featuring trampolines, foam pits, rock climbing walls and other elements and the sale of related Products using Franchisor's System and in association with the Marks.
- (d) "Big Air Trampoline Facility" means the retail store front, commercial or industrial facility, or other approved location from which Franchisee sells Products and provides Services in connection with the Big Air Trampoline Business.
- (e) "Confidential Information" means all knowledge, know-how, standards, methods and procedures related to the establishment and operation of the System and includes all records pertaining to customers, suppliers, and other service providers of, and/or related in any way to, Franchisee's Big Air Trampoline Business including, without limitation, all databases (whether in print, electronic or other form), all names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, customer purchase records, manuals, promotional and marketing materials, marketing strategies and any other data which Franchisor designates as confidential.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 53–255)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big Air Trampoline Park FDD, 'Confidential Information' encompasses all knowledge, know-how, standards, methods, and procedures related to establishing and operating the Big Air Trampoline Park system. This includes all records pertaining to customers, suppliers, and other service providers connected to the franchisee's Big Air Trampoline Business. Specifically, this covers databases in any format (print, electronic, etc.), names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, customer purchase records, manuals, promotional and marketing materials, marketing strategies, and any other data that Big Air Trampoline Park designates as confidential. This broad definition ensures that all aspects of the business operation, customer relations, and proprietary knowledge are protected.
'Trade Secret(s)' are defined as information, including any formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, training technique, or process related to the Big Air Trampoline Park system. This information must derive independent economic value, whether actual or potential, from not being generally known or easily ascertainable by proper means by others who could gain economic value from its disclosure or use. Furthermore, Big Air Trampoline Park must make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy of this information. This definition aligns with standard legal definitions of trade secrets, emphasizing both the economic value and the efforts to maintain confidentiality.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding these definitions is crucial because it outlines the scope of information they must protect both during the franchise term and after its termination. Failure to safeguard this information could result in legal repercussions. Big Air Trampoline Park's emphasis on these protections highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity and competitive advantage of the franchise system.