Are Engel & Volkers Franchisees allowed to decompile the Integrated Product Suite?

According to Engel & Volkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly prohibited from decompiling the Integrated Product Suite. The franchise agreement states that neither the franchisee, nor their licensed users, staff, or sales advisors are allowed to modify, copy, adapt, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise use the Integrated Product Suite or the Licensed Materials. This restriction is in place to protect Engel & Volkers' intellectual property rights and maintain the integrity of their proprietary technology.

This restriction is a standard practice in franchising, particularly when the franchisor provides a proprietary software platform. Engel & Volkers retains ownership of the Integrated Product Suite and its branding, including all intellectual property rights. Franchisees are only granted a non-exclusive and non-transferable right to use the Integrated Product Suite during the term of their franchise agreement.

Violation of this clause could lead to a breach of the franchise agreement, potentially resulting in termination of the franchise. Prospective franchisees should understand that they are licensing the use of the Integrated Product Suite and must adhere to the conditions set forth by Engel & Volkers. This includes ensuring that all licensed users are also aware of and comply with these restrictions.