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Does the Zoomin Groomin Non-Disclosure Agreement define the term 'Claims'?

Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

THIS NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into this day of, 20 ("Effective Date"), by and between Zoomin Groomin USA LLC ("Company"), a Virginia limited liability company at 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 240, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, and ("Recipient") for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of Company's Confidential Information.

    1. Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means all information or data (oral, written, and electronic) disclosed or furnished by Company to Recipient, including but not limited to all business processes and information, negotiations and negotiated terms to the Franchise Agreement or other Agreement between the parties, financial data, trade secrets, customer lists, agreements, manuals, operating materials, knowledge, know-how, and all other data, regardless of whether such information is designated as "Confidential Information" at the time of its disclosure.

Confidential Information does not include information (a) already in Recipient's possession before receipt from Company; (b) that is a matter of public knowledge through no fault of Recipient; or (c) that is rightfully received by Recipient from a third party not owing a duty of confidentiality to Company.

    1. Use of Confidential Information.

Recipient shall not, directly or indirectly, during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, communicate, divulge, or use any Confidential Information for the benefit of any other person, partnership, association, or corporation and shall use the Confidential Information only as authorized by Company.

Recipient agrees to take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized persons or entities from accessing Confidential Information in Recipient's possession.

    1. Obligation to Maintain Confidentiality.

Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) does not define the term "Claims." The NDA outlines the scope of confidential information, which includes business processes, financial data, trade secrets, customer lists, agreements, manuals, operating materials, knowledge, and know-how. It also details the recipient's obligations regarding the use and maintenance of this confidential information.

Specifically, the NDA states that the recipient is prohibited from communicating, divulging, or using any confidential information for the benefit of any other person or entity, and must use the information only as authorized by Zoomin Groomin. The agreement also requires the recipient to take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to confidential information.

However, the NDA does not contain any explicit definition or mention of the term "Claims." Therefore, a prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Zoomin Groomin regarding whether the term "Claims" is used elsewhere in the Franchise Agreement or related documents, and if so, what its definition and implications are.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.