For Delta Hotels By Marriott, what happens to the confidentiality obligations after the termination of the agreement?

According to the 2025 Delta Hotels By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, the confidentiality obligations of the franchisee survive the termination of the franchise agreement. This means that even after the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee is still legally bound to protect the confidential information of Delta Hotels By Marriott.

Specifically, the franchisee cannot communicate, transmit, divulge, copy, duplicate, record, or reproduce any confidential information, knowledge, or know-how associated with the services provided under the agreement. This includes documentation, software, and other confidential information that the franchisee may have been exposed to during their operation of the Delta Hotels By Marriott franchise. The franchisee also cannot use this information for the benefit of any third party or business other than the hotel.

This obligation extends to ensuring that the franchisee's employees or agents who had access to confidential information during the term of the agreement also maintain confidentiality after termination. Unauthorized disclosure or use of confidential information could result in legal action from Delta Hotels By Marriott. This is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's proprietary information and maintain a competitive advantage.