Regarding Even Hotels, what is the definition of "Covered Devices" and what equipment is specifically excluded from AT&T's Security Services?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s Agreement, Eligible Participant and AT&T each shall at all times comply with the economic and trade sanctions administered by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), including all Executive Orders and implementing regulations.
- 13.2 Eligible Participant and AT&T each represents and warrants that it is not controlled by any person or entity identified by OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List ("OFAC Blocked Persons") or organized under the laws of a jurisdiction subject to comprehensive OFAC sanctions.
- 13.3 Eligible Participant and AT&T each represents and warrants that
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, "Covered Devices" are defined in relation to the AT&T security services provided to the hotel. These devices generally consist of one server and five workstations, totaling six covered devices, connected to the front-office network. This definition is important because it specifies the equipment that AT&T will manage and protect under the security services agreement.
Specifically, AT&T will not provide security services for any third-party maintained equipment. This exclusion includes Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) servers and call accounting systems. This means that Even Hotels franchisees are responsible for ensuring the security of these excluded systems, potentially requiring them to seek additional security services from other providers or manage the security in-house.
For a prospective Even Hotels franchisee, understanding these definitions and exclusions is crucial for budgeting and planning IT infrastructure and security. Franchisees must factor in the cost and management of securing equipment not covered by AT&T's services to ensure comprehensive protection of their hotel's systems and data.