Is a Kidokinetics franchisee allowed to reverse engineer the KIDOLINK Software?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (e) No Reverse Engineering or Modifications. Franchisee agrees not to reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the KIDOLINK Software or any part of the KIDOLINK Software, nor will Franchisee change, modify or create derivative works from the KIDOLINK Software.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly prohibited from reverse engineering the KIDOLINK Software. The franchise agreement grants a limited, non-transferable license to use the software solely for internal operations of the franchised business.
This restriction means a franchisee cannot attempt to decompile, disassemble, or modify the software in any way. They are also barred from creating derivative works based on the KIDOLINK Software. This is a standard clause in franchise agreements to protect the franchisor's intellectual property and maintain uniformity across the franchise system.
Kidokinetics retains ownership of all data and information input into the KIDOLINK Software, licensing it to the franchisee only for the duration of the agreement. Upon termination of the franchise, the franchisee must return or dispose of all copies of the software as instructed by Kidokinetics. This ensures that the franchisor maintains control over its proprietary systems and data, preventing unauthorized use or modification by former franchisees.