What specific actions are considered a violation of the prohibition against using Stripe Technology for the development of prohibited weapons by a Bonchon franchisee?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
bligation or benefit under this Agreement without Stripe's consent. Any attempt to assign or transfer in violation of the previous sentence will be void in each instance. If you wish to assign this Agreement, please contact us. Stripe may, without your consent, freely assign and transfer this Agreement, including any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement will be binding on, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties and their permitted assigns.
15.9 Export Control.
You must not use or otherwise export, re-export or transfer the Stripe Technology except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which the Stripe Technology was distributed and obtained, including by providing access to Stripe Technology (a) to any individual or entity ordinarily resident in a High-Risk Jurisdiction; or (b) to any High-Risk Person. By using the Stripe Technology, you represent as of the Effective Date and warrant during the Term that you are not (x) located in or organized under the laws of any High-Risk Jurisdiction; (y)
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is prohibited from using Stripe Technology for purposes that are against the law. Specifically, Bonchon franchisees cannot use Stripe Technology in the development, design, manufacture, or production of missiles, nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.
Additionally, Bonchon franchisees are restricted from exporting, re-exporting, or transferring Stripe Technology unless authorized by U.S. law and the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. This includes providing access to Stripe Technology to individuals or entities residing in a High-Risk Jurisdiction or to any High-Risk Person.
Furthermore, by using Stripe Technology, the franchisee confirms they are not located in or organized under the laws of any High-Risk Jurisdiction, are not a High-Risk Person, and are not owned 50% or more or controlled by individuals or entities in High-Risk Jurisdictions or who are High-Risk Persons. These stipulations ensure compliance with export control regulations and prevent the use of Stripe Technology in activities that could pose a national security risk or violate international laws.