Does the Kidokinetics release allow for modifications, and if so, what is required?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (b) No Customization. Franchisor prohibits Franchisee from customizing or authorizing customizations of the KIDOLINK Software
- (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's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are prohibited from customizing the KIDOLINK Software. The document states that franchisees cannot customize or authorize customizations of the KIDOLINK Software.
Additionally, franchisees are not allowed to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the KIDOLINK Software, nor can they change, modify, or create derivative works from it. The license granted to franchisees for using the KIDOLINK Software is personal, limited, non-assignable, non-transferrable, and non-exclusive, emphasizing the restrictions on altering or distributing the software.
This restriction ensures that Kidokinetics maintains uniformity and control over its proprietary software, which is used for the operation of the franchised business. Franchisees must adhere to the terms and conditions set forth in the franchise agreement regarding the use of the KIDOLINK Software.