What is the deadline for an Even Hotels licensee to comply with a Security Practices Update issued by IHG?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Licensee will comply with any additional security and data protection practice requirements that IHG will provide to Licensee in writing, which may be updated from time to time (the "Security Practices"). IHG may, in its sole discretion, amend the Security Practices at any time without prior notice (each, a "Security Practices Update"). A Security Practices Update may include additional terms and conditions, including the additional obligations of Licensee. Licensee will comply with any Security Practices Update within thirty (30) days following the date of the Security Practices Update and will comply with any changes to applicable laws, contractual obligations, and industry requirements (including PCI DSS and any successor standard) within the time period provided by such law or industry requirement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Even Hotels licensee must comply with any Security Practices Update issued by IHG within thirty (30) days following the date of the Security Practices Update. These updates are provided in writing and may be amended by IHG at any time without prior notice. These updates may include additional terms and conditions, including additional obligations for the licensee.
In addition to the Security Practices Update, the licensee must also comply with any changes to applicable laws, contractual obligations, and industry requirements, such as PCI DSS, within the time period provided by such law or industry requirement. This means that the compliance deadline for these external changes is dictated by the specific law or industry standard, which may be shorter or longer than the 30-day period for IHG's Security Practices Updates.
This requirement ensures that Even Hotels franchisees maintain adequate security and data protection practices, aligning with IHG's standards and legal requirements. It is the franchisee's responsibility to stay informed about these updates and changes and to implement them promptly to avoid any potential security breaches or non-compliance issues. Franchisees should factor in the costs of implementing these updates, which may include technology upgrades, staff training, and consulting fees.