What is the Dermani Medspa franchisee prohibited from doing with generative artificial intelligence software?
Dermani_Medspa Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will not, without our prior written consent, utilize any generative artificial intelligence software, tools, or technologies, including, natural language processing, deep learning algorithms, or machine learning models ("Generative AI") directly or indirectly in the operation of the Franchised Business, including without limitation, in advertising, promotion, or marketing of the Franchised Business or the Medspa, communications with customers, business planning, analysis or optimization, or in any social media.
You acknowledge and agree not to upload or share any Confidential Information (including any inputs of information containing trade secrets, sensitive confidential information or personal information) with any unapproved third-party platforms, including Generative AI, except as authorized in writing by us. In addition, you shall prohibit your employees from using any Confidential Information in Generative AI. In the event you utilize any Generative AI, with or without our prior approval, you shall comply with all laws applicable to such use, including without limitation, all trademark, copyright, and biometric laws, and shall not infringe upon the intellectual property of a third party, or use such intellectual property without appropriate authorization and attribution.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–311)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dermani Medspa Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted from utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) software without prior written consent from Dermani Medspa. This prohibition extends to the direct or indirect use of Generative AI in various aspects of the franchised business.
Specifically, franchisees cannot use Generative AI for advertising, promotion, or marketing of the Dermani Medspa, communications with customers, business planning, analysis, or optimization, or in any social media activities. This restriction covers a broad range of operational and strategic functions within the business.
Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from uploading or sharing any confidential information, including trade secrets, sensitive confidential information, or personal information, with unapproved third-party platforms, including Generative AI. Franchisees must also ensure that their employees do not use any confidential information in Generative AI. Even with prior approval to use Generative AI, franchisees must comply with all applicable laws, including trademark, copyright, and biometric laws, and must not infringe upon the intellectual property of third parties without proper authorization and attribution.