According to the Even Hotels FDD, what does FreedomPay retain ownership of?

According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, FreedomPay acknowledges that all data provided by or on behalf of the Hotel to FreedomPay under the Participation Agreement, referred to as "Hotel Data", remains the property of the Hotel, subject to the rights granted to IHG in the IHG-FreedomPay SPS Agreement. This means that while FreedomPay processes and uses the data, the hotel retains ownership of the information. IHG also has full access to the transactions and data processed by FreedomPay on behalf of the Hotel.

This arrangement is important for an Even Hotels franchisee because it clarifies data ownership and access rights. The franchisee retains ownership of the Hotel Data, but IHG, the parent company, has full access to it. This ensures that IHG can oversee operations, manage the service relationship with FreedomPay, and maintain brand standards across all franchised locations.

The data includes names, services purchased, usage, billings, payment status, payment card data, and other information related to IHG's management of the service relationship with FreedomPay. This comprehensive access allows IHG to monitor performance, track customer behavior, and ensure compliance with brand standards and legal requirements. The franchisee should be aware of this data-sharing arrangement and understand how their hotel's data is being used by both FreedomPay and IHG.