What control does Cinch I.T. have over the intranet/extranet?
Cinch_I_T Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (l) We may, at Our option, maintain, either a series of "private" pages on Our Website or an intranet through either of which We, Our franchisees, and their respective authorized employees may communicate with each other, and through which We may disseminate the Manual, updates to it and other Confidential Information.
We will have sole discretion and control over all aspects of the intranet/extranet, including the content and functionality of it.
We will have no obligation to maintain the intranet indefinitely, and may dismantle it at any time without liability to You;
- (m) You will have the privilege to use Our intranet, subject to Your strict compliance with the System Standards, protocols and restrictions (collectively, "Franchisor Protocols") that We may establish from time to time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–269)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Cinch I.T. Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinch I.T. maintains complete authority over the intranet/extranet. This includes full discretion and control over all aspects, encompassing both the content and functionality of these platforms. Cinch I.T. also has the right to dismantle the intranet at any time without incurring any liability to the franchisee.
However, franchisees are granted the privilege to use Cinch I.T.'s intranet, but this is contingent upon strict adherence to the System Standards, protocols, and restrictions established by Cinch I.T. These protocols, referred to as "Franchisor Protocols," are subject to change at Cinch I.T.'s discretion.
This level of control allows Cinch I.T. to ensure brand consistency, manage information flow, and implement system-wide updates efficiently. While franchisees can benefit from using the intranet, they must remain compliant with Cinch I.T.'s standards and accept that access can be modified or terminated by Cinch I.T. without recourse.