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Regarding systems access for Bumper Man, through what must all franchisee connectivity to Bumper Man's computer systems occur?

Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer 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.
  • (d) Systems Access. Franchisee may be provided access to various computer or electronic systems (or any substitute thereof), including, but not limited to, third-party computer or electronic systems made part of the System. Franchisee will be responsible for its actions and the actions of its Personnel (if any) relat

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be provided access to various computer or electronic systems, including third-party systems that are part of the Bumper Man system. Franchisees are responsible for their actions and the actions of their personnel related to this access.

Bumper Man may also establish and maintain an Intranet for communication between the franchisor and franchisees. Bumper Man will control all aspects of the Intranet, including content and functionality, and may post updates and disseminate the Manual and other confidential information through it. Franchisees will have the privilege to use the Intranet if established, subject to strict compliance with Bumper Man's standards.

Bumper Man can access and view any communication posted on the Intranet, and all communications posted will become Bumper Man's sole property. Bumper Man has no obligation to maintain the Intranet indefinitely and may modify or dismantle it at any time without liability to the franchisee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.