Does the text specify the term or duration of The Standardx Confidentiality Agreement?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of this day of | |
|---|---|
| ,, by and between, a[n], whose | |
| address is ("Company") and HYATT FRANCHISING, L.L.C., a | |
| Delaware limited liability company, whose address is 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606 | |
| ("Hyatt"). Hyatt and/or Company may each also be referred to herein as a "party" or collectively as the "parties" | |
| and a party which is disclosing Confidential Information may be referred to herein as the "disclosing party" and | |
| the party which is receiving Confidential Information may be referred to herein as the "receiving party." | |
| RECITALS | |
| A. | |
| Company and Hyatt are discussing mutual business opportunities relating to the possible transaction (the | |
| "Transaction") with respect to the property commonly known as (the "Property") and | |
| the hotel business conducted thereon (the "Business") and Company and Hyatt desire to share certain Confidential | |
| Information (as defined herein) with each other, subject to the terms contained herein. | |
| B. | |
| Hyatt and Company wish to enter into this Agreement to confirm that the Confidential Information will | |
| be treated as confidential in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and to provide the parties hereto with | |
| certain rights and remedies in connection with the violation of this Agreement. | |
| NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements contained herein, and | |
| for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties | |
| agree as follows: | |
| 1. | |
| Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" shall mean the information provided by either party | |
| to the other with respect to the Property and Business including, but not limited to, the following: (a) management | |
| and operational information, forecasts, and projections; (b) financing information; (c) proprietary know-how, data, | |
| documents, designs, photographs, plans, graphs, drawings, specifications, pro forma models, reports, contracts, | |
| customer lists, pricing information, studies, findings, and other ideas; (d) entity information relating to the | |
| disclosing party including, without limitation, any joint venture agreement, limited liability company agreement | |
| or similar arrangements; (e) documents relating to real property interests including, but not limited to, | |
| environmental reports and audits; (f) information that should be treated as confidential under the circumstances | |
| surrounding its disclosure, including without limitation, proprietary information |
Source: Item 18 — OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET (FDD pages 187–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the excerpt provided outlines a Confidentiality Agreement but does not specify its term or duration. The agreement is established between a company and Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C., to protect confidential information shared during discussions about potential business transactions related to a specific property and hotel business. The agreement aims to ensure that shared information is treated as confidential and provides remedies for violations.
The document defines "Confidential Information" broadly, including management, operational, and financial data, proprietary know-how, documents, designs, customer lists, pricing information, and any data that should reasonably be considered confidential. This broad definition highlights the importance The Standardx places on protecting its sensitive business information.
However, the excerpt does not state how long the Confidentiality Agreement remains in effect. Prospective franchisees should inquire with The Standardx about the specific duration and terms of the confidentiality agreement to understand their ongoing obligations regarding confidential information, both during the franchise term and after its termination or expiration. This is a crucial detail for understanding the full scope of the franchisee's responsibilities.