What happens to communications posted on the Bumper Man Intranet?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Intranet. Franchisor may, at its option, establish and maintain an Intranet through which Franchisor and Franchisee may communicate with each other. Franchisor will have control over all aspects of the Intranet, including the content and functionality thereof. At Franchisor's option, Franchisor may post, update and disseminate the Manual and other Confidential Information through the Intranet. Any passwords or other digital identifications necessary to access the Manual on the Intranet will be deemed to be part of Confidential Information. If established, Franchisee will have the mere privilege to use the Intranet, subject to Franchisee's strict compliance with the Standards. Franchisee acknowledges that, as administrator of the Intranet, Franchisor can access and view any communication that any Person posts on the Intranet. Franchisee further acknowledges that the Intranet facility and all communications that are posted or to be posted to it will become Franchisor's sole property, free of any claims of privacy or privilege that Franchisee or any other Person may assert. If established, Franchisor will have no obligation to maintain the Intranet indefinitely, and may modify or dismantle it at any time without liability to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, if Bumper Man establishes an Intranet, the franchisor maintains complete control over all aspects, including content and functionality. Bumper Man may use the Intranet to post, update, and disseminate the Manual and other confidential information. Franchisees will have the privilege to use the Intranet if they strictly comply with Bumper Man's standards.
As the administrator, Bumper Man can access and view any communication posted on the Intranet by any person. All communications posted or to be posted on the Intranet become Bumper Man's sole property. This means franchisees have no claims of privacy or privilege regarding their communications on the Intranet.
Bumper Man has no obligation to maintain the Intranet indefinitely and can modify or dismantle it at any time without liability to the franchisee. This gives Bumper Man significant control over the communication platform and the information shared on it, which is a notable consideration for prospective franchisees.