To whom can a Kidokinetics franchisee allow access to the Proprietary Software?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ization. Franchisor prohibits Franchisee from customizing or authorizing customizations of the KIDOLINK Software
- (c) Scope of Use. Franchisee may use the KIDOLINK Software solely for Franchisee's internal needs in the operation of Franchised Business as a franchisee of Franchisor and will not make the KIDOLINK Software available to or permit the use thereof by any person or entity except to the extent and in the manner permitted under Subsections 1.A.(d) and (e) below.
- (d) Limited Right to Copy. Franchisee may not grant access, copy or allow copies of the KIDOLINK Software or any other proprietary information to be made, except to the extent necessary to exercise the use granted hereby and for back-up and archival purposes.
- (e) No Reverse Engineering or Modifications.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's use of the KIDOLINK Software is restricted to their internal needs for operating the franchised business. The franchisee cannot make the KIDOLINK Software available to, or permit its use by, any other person or entity, except as explicitly allowed in subsections 1.A.(d) and (e). The franchisee also must not make the KIDOLINK Software available to any third party unless required by Kidokinetics at its sole discretion.
The franchisee has a limited right to copy the KIDOLINK Software, but only to the extent necessary to exercise the use granted and for back-up and archival purposes. The franchisee is prohibited from granting access, copying, or allowing copies of the KIDOLINK Software or any other proprietary information to be made, except as necessary for the granted use and for back-up and archival purposes.
These restrictions are typical in franchising to protect the franchisor's intellectual property and maintain system standards. By limiting access to the software, Kidokinetics aims to control how its proprietary tools are used and prevent unauthorized modifications or distribution. This ensures that the software remains a valuable asset and that the Kidokinetics system operates consistently across all franchise locations.