What constitutes 'Curated Solutions' for a Crowne Plaza franchise?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.1 Right to Use. Licensee will have the non-exclusive right to access and use the Curated Solutions in accordance with and subject to this Master Technology Schedule, the Supplemental Terms, and the Participation Agreements or Order Forms (as applicable).
- 4.2 Restrictions on Use of Curated Solutions. Licensee will use the Curated Solutions solely for Licensee's internal business purposes at the Hotel and only as permitted by this Master Technology Schedule. Licensee will not:
- 4.2.1 transmit Curated Solutions to any third party or third party network, or permit any third party to access or use the Curated Solutions;
- 4.2.2 use the Curated Solutions, or any data derived from the Curated Solutions, in a service bureau, time-sharing, multiple CPU, or multiple user arrangement;
- 4.2.3 copy, reproduce, store, sell, assign, pledge, sublicense, convey, transfer, redistribute, transmit, grant other rights in, or permit any unauthorized use of the Curated Solutions;
- 4.2.4 prepare derivative works or incorporate the Curated Solutions, in whole or part, into any other system or work;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Curated Solutions' refer to the non-exclusive right a licensee has to access and use specific technology-related solutions. These solutions are governed by the Master Technology Schedule, Supplemental Terms, and any applicable Participation Agreements or Order Forms. The licensee can only use these solutions for their internal business operations at the hotel.
There are several restrictions on how a Crowne Plaza franchisee can utilize these Curated Solutions. They cannot transmit the solutions to any third party or allow third-party access. The solutions cannot be used in a service bureau, time-sharing arrangement, or with multiple CPUs or users. Franchisees are prohibited from copying, reproducing, selling, assigning, sublicensing, transferring, or redistributing the Curated Solutions, or granting unauthorized use to others.
Furthermore, franchisees are not allowed to create derivative works or incorporate the Curated Solutions into any other system or work. These restrictions ensure that the franchisor maintains control over the technology and its use, protecting its intellectual property and the integrity of the Crowne Plaza brand. Franchisees should carefully review the Master Technology Schedule, Supplemental Terms, and Participation Agreements to fully understand the scope and limitations of their rights to use the Curated Solutions.