Who is responsible for the expense of leasing or purchasing equipment and software for customer payments at an Itan franchise?

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• "Successor Agreement" means our then-current form of iTAN Franchise Agreement you must sign pursuant to §4.2 in connection with a renewal of your franchise rights.
• "System" means our system developed for the operation of a Salon, the distinctive characteristics of which include: distinctive interior and exterior design, décor, signage, color scheme and other trade dress elements; proprietary retail products and equipment; high quality tanning services, technology and techniques; comprehensive training programs; advertising and marketing strategies; merchandising strategies; and operating system.
• "Technology Systems" means and includes all information and communication technology systems we specify from time to time, including, without limitation, computer systems, point-of-sale systems, webcam systems, telecommunications systems, security systems, music systems and similar systems, together with the associated hardware, software (including cloud-based software) and related equipment, software applications, mobile apps, and third-party services relating to the establishment, use, maintenance, monitoring, security or improvement of these systems.
• "Term" means the period of time beginning on the Effective Date and expiring on the earlier to occur of: (a) the 10th anniversary of the Effective Date; or (b) the date this Agreement is effectively terminated.
• "Territory" means the protected territory for your Salon, as further described in §3.
• "Third-Party Technology" means any Technology Systems (or components thereof) that are owned by Persons who are not affiliated with us.
• "Transfer" means any direct or indirect, voluntary or involuntary, assignment, sale, conveyance, subdivision, sublicense or other transfer or disposition of:
• (a) this Agreement (or any interest therein);
• (b) the franchise or intellectual property rights granted by this Agreement (or any interest therein);
• (c) the Business you conduct pursuant to this Agreement (or any interest therein);
• (d) the Salon's assets, other than the sale of fixtures or equipment in the ordinary course of business; or
• (e) an Equity Interest in the Business or Franchisee Entity;
• including by: merger or consolidation; judicial award, order or decree; issuance of additional Equity Interests (including public and private offerings); foreclosure of a security interest by a lender;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)