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What are the conditions under which Carls grants the license to use the Licensed Program and Content?

Carls Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • 1.1 License. Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the online Web sites and Web-based applications set forth on Exhibit A to access the Licensed Program and Content offered under the terms of this Agreement solely for Licensee's internal operations at each Franchised Restaurant at which Licensee remains Franchisor's franchisee in good standing ("License"). Licensor has the right to add, modify and/or remove features and elements of the Licensed Program and Content from time to time, without notice to, or the consent of, Licensee. Any data and reports generated by Licensee's use of the Licensed Program and Content are owned solely by Licensor.
  • 1.2 Use of Licensed Program and Content. Licensee shall use the Licensed Program and Content solely for the purposes Licensor expressly permits from time to time in writing and in strict compliance with the standards issued in writing from time to time by Licensor. When accessing the Licensed Program and Content, Licensee shall follow any instructions issued in writing by Licensor.
  • 1.3 Ownership; Proprietary Rights. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that (a) Vendor owns or is the licensee of the Licensed Program and Licensor owns the Content; and (b) the copyright,

patent, trademark, trade secret, and all other intellectual property rights of whatever nature in the Licensed Program and Content are and shall remain the property of Licensor, Vendor or other third parties, as applicable, and nothing in this Agreement should be construed as transferring any aspects of such rights to Licensee or any third party. Licensee shall not alter or delete the intellectual property notices or any other proprietary legends or marks as may be specified on the Licensed Program and Content.

ARTICLE 8 TERM AND TERMINATION

  • 8.1 Term. Unless this Agreement is terminated by its terms, the term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and remains in force until the earlier of: (a) for each Franchised Restaurant, the termination or expiration of the respective Franchise Agreement; or (b) Licensor's determination, in its sole discretion, to require Licensee to license from Licensor or a third-party provider the same or different licensed program and/or content under then-applicable terms. If Licensor loses the right to provide Licensee access to the Licensed Program, then this Agreement shall be amended or terminated as necessary. In addition, Licensee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason and at any time by providing Licensor with 60 days written notice of its intent to cease using the Licensed Program and Content.
  • 8.2 Cessation of Use. Upon termination of this Agreement, Licensor will disconnect Licensee from the Licensed Program and Content and deactivate passwords, as applicable. Licensee shall cease

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–480)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Carls's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the license to use the Licensed Program and Content is granted under specific conditions. Carls grants franchisees a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use online websites and web-based applications to access the Licensed Program and Content. This license is solely for the franchisee's internal operations at each franchised restaurant, provided the franchisee remains in good standing with Carls.

Carls retains the right to modify or remove features and elements of the Licensed Program and Content without notice or consent from the franchisee. All data and reports generated from the franchisee's use of the Licensed Program and Content are owned solely by Carls. Franchisees must use the Licensed Program and Content strictly for the purposes expressly permitted by Carls in writing and in compliance with Carls's written standards and instructions.

The agreement specifies that the vendor owns or licenses the Licensed Program, while Carls owns the Content. All intellectual property rights related to the Licensed Program and Content remain the property of Carls, the vendor, or other third parties, as applicable. Franchisees are not allowed to alter or delete any intellectual property notices or proprietary marks on the Licensed Program and Content. Upon termination of the agreement, Carls will disconnect the franchisee from the Licensed Program and Content, and the franchisee must cease using these materials and return all copies to Carls.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.