Who affiliated with a Christies International Real Estate franchisee must sign a confidentiality agreement?

Based on the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 8.2 states that franchisees acknowledge they must protect the confidentiality of the brand's information. As a Christies International Real Estate franchisee, you do not acquire any interest in the Confidential Information, other than the right to use it in developing and operating the Business pursuant to this Agreement. The use or duplication of the Confidential Information in any other business constitutes an unfair method of competition.

According to section 8.1, Confidential Information includes the methods, techniques, information, data, formats, marketing and promotional techniques and procedures, specifications, information, systems, software, and knowledge of and experience in operating and franchising CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE businesses that we communicate to you or that you otherwise acquire in operating the Business under the System including, but not limited to, the Operations Manual and Brand Guidelines and the terms of this Agreement. This extends to the Operations Manual, Brand Guidelines, and the specific terms outlined in the franchise agreement.

This obligation ensures that franchisees understand their responsibility to safeguard Christies International Real Estate's proprietary information and prevents them from using it for any purpose other than operating their franchise. This protection is crucial for maintaining the brand's competitive edge and consistency across all franchise locations. The agreement specifies that any unauthorized use or duplication of confidential information is considered an unfair method of competition, highlighting the seriousness of this obligation.