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Where can I locate the Cinch I.T. Spousal Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement?

Cinch_I_T Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

t would be unenforceable as written, its provisions shall be determined to be withheld, modified or limited to such extent or in such manner as is necessary for it to be valid and enforceable to the greatest extent possible.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have entered into this Agreement as witnessed by their signatures below.

EMPLOYEE EMPLOYER

EXHIBIT H TO THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CINCH FRANCHISE, LLC

SPOUSAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT

SPOUSAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made and entered into between CINCH FRANCHISE, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with its principal place of business at Mountain Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01601 ("Franchisor") and 27 West , a/an with its principal place of business the spouse or domestic partner at of an ("Franchisee") and, owner of Franchisee ("Signer ") with a primary residence at

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Franchisor has developed, is using and is the owner of all rights in a unique system (hereinafter "CINCH I.T. SYSTEM") for the development and operation of a business which provides Information Technology Support Services under the trade name and mark CINCH I.T. (hereinafter "CINCH I.T.");

WHEREAS, CINCH I.T. SYSTEM includes but is not limited to certain trade names, trademarks, trade dress and logos including, but not limited to, the mark CINCH I.T., service marks, trade symbols, trade dress, signs, slogans, associated logos, designs, emblems, URLs, domain names, Website addresses, e-mail addresses, digital cellular addresses, wireless Web addresses and the like and copyrights and such other trade names and trademarks as Franchisor may develop in the future for the purposes of identifying CINCH I.T. SYSTEM, and such other distinguishing characteristics of CINCH I.T. SYSTEM including, without limitation, distinctive sales and marketing procedures; knowledge and procedures for providing business computer support, general I.T. support, and other technology related services; inventory, management and financial control methods; and training and assistance, all of which may be changed, improved and further developed by Franchisor from time to time ("Trade Secrets");

WHEREAS, Franchisor's Trade Secrets provide economic advantages to Franchisor and are not generally known to or readily ascertainable by proper means by Franchisor's competitors who could obtain economic value from knowledge and use of Franchisor's Trade Secrets;

WHEREAS, Franchisor has taken and intends to take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality and secrecy of Franchisor's Trade Secrets;

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 60)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Cinch I.T.'s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Spousal Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement can be found as Exhibit H. This exhibit is included within the disclosure document provided to prospective franchisees.

The agreement is between Cinch Franchise, LLC (the Franchisor), the spouse or domestic partner of the franchisee (the Signer), and the franchisee. It acknowledges that Cinch I.T. owns the rights to a unique system for providing Information Technology Support Services under the Cinch I.T. trade name.

The agreement outlines that the franchisee may disclose trade secrets relating to the Cinch I.T. system to the spouse or domestic partner. The spouse or domestic partner must maintain the confidentiality of these trade secrets and only use them in connection with the franchisee's business. The spouse or domestic partner is also prohibited from making copies of documents containing trade secrets or disclosing them to anyone else. This agreement aims to protect Cinch I.T.'s trade secrets and goodwill by ensuring that the franchisee's spouse or domestic partner is also bound by confidentiality and non-competition obligations.

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.