Yes, according to the 2024 Deck Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, a Confidentiality Agreement is included as Exhibit 2. The FDD specifies that the franchisee's directors, officers, employees, and agents must execute and deliver this agreement to Deck Medic if disclosure of confidential information is necessary for the franchised business operations. This agreement ensures that all parties with access to Deck Medic's proprietary information are legally bound to protect it. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring these individuals sign and deliver the agreement.

Deck Medic also requires franchisees to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information at all times, not use the Confidential Information in any business or capacity other than the Deck Medic Business, not make unauthorized copies of documents containing any Confidential Information, take such reasonable steps as Deck Medic may ask of Franchisee from time to time to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information, and stop using the Confidential Information immediately upon the expiration, termination or Transfer of this Agreement. These obligations extend both during the term of the Franchise Agreement and after its expiration or termination.

Furthermore, the Franchise Owner and Spouse must also execute and deliver a Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty, attached as Exhibit 1, reinforcing the commitment to protect confidential information. The FDD includes a sample form Confidentiality Agreement as Exhibit 2, but Deck Medic advises franchisees to have this agreement reviewed and approved by an independent local attorney before using it with an employee or contractor. This ensures compliance with local laws and provides an extra layer of protection for the franchisee and the Deck Medic system.