What is a Dq Treat participating location required to do with the Licensed Software and Documentation upon termination or expiration of the SSS Terms?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- e. Upon Termination or Expiration (for any reason). Upon termination or expiration of these SSS Terms (for any reason), Participating Location must destroy the Licensed Software and return all Documentation and all other property of PAR. Participating Location will confirm its compliance with this requirement in writing upon request of PAR.
Source: Item 17 — The following paragraph is added to the end of Item 17 of the Disclosure Document: (FDD pages 70–378)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the Subscription Software Services (SSS) Terms, a participating location is required to destroy the Licensed Software and return all Documentation and all other property of PAR (ParTech, Inc.). Furthermore, the Dq Treat franchisee must confirm in writing their compliance with this requirement if requested by PAR. This applies regardless of the reason for termination or expiration of the SSS Terms.
This requirement ensures that Dq Treat franchisees cease using PAR's proprietary software and return all related materials when the SSS agreement ends. This protects PAR's intellectual property rights and prevents unauthorized use of their software and documentation after the agreement is no longer in effect. The written confirmation provides PAR with a record of compliance and allows them to verify that the franchisee has fulfilled their obligations.
For a prospective Dq Treat franchisee, this means that at the end of the SSS term, whether through expiration or termination, they must be prepared to discontinue using the Licensed Software immediately. They must also organize and return all documentation and any other property belonging to PAR. Failing to comply with this requirement could potentially lead to legal repercussions or other enforcement actions by PAR. It is important to maintain accurate records of all software and documentation provided by PAR to ensure a smooth transition upon termination or expiration of the SSS Terms.
This is a standard practice in franchising and software licensing agreements, where the licensee is required to return or destroy proprietary materials upon termination of the agreement. This protects the franchisor's or licensor's intellectual property and ensures that the franchisee does not continue to use the software or documentation without authorization.