What topics might a Master Service Agreement between Healthsource Chiropractic and a Service Provider address?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may, at any time and from time to time, contract with one or more software providers, business service providers, or other third parties (individually, a "Service Provider") to develop, license, or otherwise provide to or for the use and benefit of you and other HealthSource Chiropractic Franchises certain software, software applications, and software maintenance and support services related to the Computer System that you must or may use in accordance with our instructions with respect to your Computer System. Any such agreement between us and a Service Provider (a "Master Service Agreement") may, but need not, address such matters as the types of products and services to be provided (or not to be provided) to you or for your benefit as a HealthSource Chiropractic Franchise, the manner and timing in which such products and services may be provided, software licensing issues and restrictions, the permitted or non-permitted uses of any product or service provided under the Master Service Agreement, and the provision and pricing of supplemental products or services available from or through the Service Provider. You acknowledge and agree that we may reasonably require you to sign a support or service agreement with us or a third party Service Provider setting forth, among other things, requirements relating to the installation of any such products or services, licensure of and/or the manner in which you may use any such products or services, payments and taxes, liability and indemnification of us and/or the Service Provider, confidential information and proprietary rights, suspension or termination of products or services provided thereunder, assignment of rights and delegation of duties thereunder, governing law and jurisdiction, pricing, and supplemental products and services available to or for the benefit of HealthSource Chiropractic Clinic Franchises (a "Service Agreement") that we may deem appropriate, and shall sign any such Service Agreement upon the earlier of signing this Agreement or promptly after receiving notice from us about
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Master Service Agreement between Healthsource Chiropractic and a Service Provider may address several topics related to the software and services provided to franchisees. These topics include the types of products and services to be provided (or not provided) to the franchisee, the manner and timing of providing these products and services, and software licensing issues and restrictions. The agreement may also cover the permitted or non-permitted uses of any product or service provided, as well as the provision and pricing of supplemental products or services available from the Service Provider.
Healthsource Chiropractic may require franchisees to sign a Service Agreement with Healthsource Chiropractic or a third-party Service Provider. This agreement could include requirements relating to the installation of products or services, licensing, usage of products or services, payments and taxes, liability and indemnification of Healthsource Chiropractic and/or the Service Provider, confidential information and proprietary rights, and the potential suspension or termination of products or services. The Service Agreement may also address the assignment of rights and delegation of duties, governing law and jurisdiction, pricing, and supplemental products and services available to Healthsource Chiropractic Clinic franchises.
Prospective Healthsource Chiropractic franchisees should carefully review any Service Agreements and Master Service Agreements to understand their rights, obligations, and costs associated with the software and services provided. It is important to note that the terms and conditions of any Service Agreement are incorporated by reference into the Franchise Agreement, making them legally binding. Franchisees should also be aware of the potential for additional costs for supplemental products or services and the implications of any restrictions on the use of the software or services.