What is the definition of 'Affiliates' in the Stripe Services Agreement for Bonchon?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nd you or the entity you represent ("you" and "your"). This Agreement governs your use of the Services.
This Agreement is effective upon the date you first access or use the Services ("Effective Date") and continues until you or Stripe terminates it (this period, the "Term"). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement that are not defined inline are defined in the Definitions.
As referenced in Section 13 of the General Terms, any dispute between you and Stripe is subject to a class action waiver and must be resolved by individual binding arbitration. Please read the arbitration provision in this Agreement as it affects your rights under this Agreement.
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General Terms
Last modified: December 15, 2023
You and Stripe agree as follows:
1. Your Stripe Account.
1.1 Eligibility.
Only businesses (including sole proprietors) and non-profit organizations located in the United States are eligible to apply for a Stripe Account and use the Services. Stripe and its Affiliates may provide Services to you or your Affiliates in other countries or regions under separate agreements. You and your Representative must not attempt to create a Stripe Account on behalf of or for the benefit of a user whose use of the Stripe services was suspended or terminated by Stripe, unless Stripe approves otherwise.
1.2 Business Representative.
You and your Representative individually affirm to Stripe that (a) your Representative is authorized to provide User Information on your behalf and to bind you to this Agreement;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bonchon Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Affiliates' is referenced within the context of the Stripe Services Agreement, particularly concerning the use of services, feedback, and marks. Bonchon and its affiliates may receive services from Stripe and its affiliates in other countries under separate agreements. Franchisees and their representatives must not attempt to create a Stripe Account on behalf of or for the benefit of a user whose use of the Stripe services was suspended or terminated by Stripe, unless Stripe approves otherwise.
Bonchon franchisees and their affiliates may provide feedback to Stripe, granting Stripe a license to use that feedback for various purposes, including improving and maintaining Stripe services. Additionally, both Bonchon and Stripe, including their respective affiliates, are granted a license to use each other's trademarks to identify Stripe as the service provider. This allows Stripe and its affiliates to use Bonchon's marks for this purpose.
Furthermore, the FDD states that Bonchon and/or its affiliates reserve the right to operate any number of Bonchon Businesses outside of the Development Territory and may engage in any business activity whatsoever in or outside the Development Territory, except as restricted by Section 3.02 of the agreement. This indicates that 'affiliates' in this context could refer to entities related to Bonchon that are involved in various aspects of the business, including operations, development, and service provision, both domestically and internationally. However, the document does not provide a specific definition of 'Affiliates'.
To fully understand the scope and implications of the term 'Affiliates' within the Stripe Services Agreement, a prospective Bonchon franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the specific definition used in the agreement and how it applies to their rights and obligations.