What are the specific obligations of a C12 Group franchisee regarding the protection of the franchisor's confidential information, considering their obligations outlined in Item 9?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall hold all materials, practices, customer lists, contact lists, and any other proprietary information concerning Franchisor, the C12 brand, and C12 members confidential, and to return to Franchisor or destroy all such materials if this Agreement is terminated for any reason.
Upon the termination of this Agreement, the following shall apply: (a) all members in Franchisee's Territory must be notified of Franchisee's decision to leave C12 and they must be informed of their option to continue participating in CEO Forums and Key Player Forums led by a subsequent Area Chair to be appointed by Franchisor (Franchisor will formally present this option to the members, either collectively or individually); (b) members will be free to either remain C12 members or to make alternative CEO roundtable arrangements once they have been informed of their options; (c) Franchisee shall conduct itself in any such transition so that the best interests of the group members are served and that Kingdom unity and fellowship are preserved; and (d) Franchisee shall cease using all C12 materials, trade names and marks, and implying any association with C12.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have specific obligations regarding the protection of the franchisor's confidential information, particularly concerning materials, practices, customer lists, contact lists, and any other proprietary information related to C12 Group, the brand, and its members. Franchisees are required to maintain the confidentiality of this information. If the Franchise Agreement is terminated for any reason, the franchisee must return to C12 Group or destroy all such confidential materials.
Upon termination of the agreement, franchisees must notify all members in their territory about their decision to leave C12 Group. They must also inform these members of their option to continue participating in CEO Forums and Key Player Forums under a new Area Chair appointed by C12 Group. C12 Group will formally present this option to the members, either collectively or individually. Members are free to either remain C12 Group members or seek alternative CEO roundtable arrangements after being informed of their options.
During this transition, franchisees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that serves the best interests of the group members and preserves Kingdom unity and fellowship. Franchisees must also cease using all C12 Group materials, trade names, and marks, and avoid implying any association with C12 Group. These measures ensure the continued protection of C12 Group's confidential information and brand reputation, even after a franchise agreement ends.