Does Petro Stopping Center require me to comply with Petro System Standards prescribed in the Manuals?

anges in Petro System Standards. You agree to keep your copy of the Manuals (in hard copy or electronic form) current and in a secure location and by secure means at the Petro Center. In the event of a dispute relating to its contents, the master copy of the Manuals we maintain at our principal office (or if via e-commerce, on our Computer System) will be controlling. You may not at any time copy, duplicate, record or otherwise reproduce any part of the Manuals. If your copy of the Manuals is lost, destroyed or significantly damaged, you agree to obtain a replacement copy at our then applicable charge.

• 7.2 Compliance with Petro® System Standards. You acknowledge and agree that your advertising, operation and maintenance of the Petro Center in accordance with Petro System Standards are essential to preserve our goodwill including the goodwill of the Petro System and the Marks. Therefore, at all times during the Term, you agree to operate and maintain your Petro Center in accordance with each and every Petro System Standard, as we periodically modify and supplement them during the Term. You agree to comply with our Petro System Standards prescribed from time to time in the Manuals, or otherwise communicated to you in writing or other tangible form. Petro System Standards may regulate any one or more of the following with respect to the Petro Centers:

• (a) design, layout, decor, appearance and lighting; periodic maintenance, cleaning and sanitation; periodic remodeling; replacement of obsolete or worn-out leasehold improvements, fixtures, furnishings, equipment and signs; periodic painting; and use of interior and exterior signs, emblems, lettering and logos, and illumination;

• (b) types, models and brands of required fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, software, materials and supplies;

• (c) required or authorized Services and Products and product or service categories;

• (d) designated or Approved Suppliers (which may include us or our Affiliates) of Operating Assets, Computer Systems, Proprietary Supplies, Motor Fuel, Products and Services;

  • (e) Core Programs;

• (f) terms and conditions of the sale and delivery of, and terms and methods of payment for, Products, materials, supplies and Services, that you obtain from us, Approved Suppliers, unaffiliated suppliers or others;

• (g) sales, marketing, advertising, contests, loyalty and promotional programs and materials and media used in such programs;

  • (h) use and display of the Marks or Copyrights;

• (i) staffing levels for the Petro Center and matters relating to qualifications, training in the Petro System and Petro System Standards, dress and appearance of the Personnel;

  • (j) days and hours of operation of the Petro Center;

• (k) participation in market research and testing and product and service development programs;

Source: Item 14 — Other investments (FDD pages 131–208)