Who may establish, maintain, modify, or discontinue all internet activities pertaining to the Devon Creek System?
Devon_Creek Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We alone may establish, maintain, modify or discontinue all intranet, internet, world wide web and electronic commerce activities pertaining to the System. We have established, and may establish in the future, one or more websites accessible through one or more uniform resource locators ("URLs") designed to market and promote the Devon Creek Franchise System and the franchise opportunity. We may design and provide for the benefit of your Franchised Business a "click through" subpage at our website(s) for the promotion of your Franchised Business and you must provide us with the information that we request. We will build out your "click through" subpages, and we will be responsible for maintaining all photo galleries, calendars or other information contained on your subpages. You may not establish your own website or use social media platforms for the promotion of your Franchised Business without our prior written consent. You must sign such documents as we may require, that grant us the right to change, transfer or terminate your email addresses, domain names, social media platforms and comparable electronic identities that use our trademarks if the Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated, or if your franchise is not renewed.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Devon Creek's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the sole authority to establish, maintain, modify, or discontinue all internet-related activities pertaining to the Devon Creek system. This includes intranet, internet, websites, and electronic commerce activities. Devon Creek may create websites to market the franchise and the franchise opportunity.
Devon Creek may also create a "click through" subpage on their website for each franchisee's business. Franchisees must provide the information requested by Devon Creek for these subpages, and Devon Creek will maintain the content on these subpages. Franchisees are not allowed to create their own websites or use social media to promote their franchise without prior written consent from Devon Creek.
Furthermore, franchisees must sign documents granting Devon Creek the right to change, transfer, or terminate their email addresses, domain names, social media platforms, and other electronic identities that use Devon Creek's trademarks if the Franchise Agreement expires, is terminated, or is not renewed. This ensures that Devon Creek maintains control over its brand and online presence.