Methods of Operation definition

Methods of Operation means, collectively, our valuable know-how, information, trade secrets, methods, Manual, standards, designs, usage of the Marks, copyrighted works, products and service sources and specifications, proprietary software, confidential electronic and other communications, methods of Internet usage, marketing programs, and research and development connected with the operation and promotion of the Franchised Business, as modified by us at any time. All such modifications become our property.

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Methods of Operation means the Operating Manual we provide to you containing mandatory and suggested specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules that we prescribe from time to time for the operation of a FURRY LAND business and any other information or communications we provide or send to you during the term of the Agreement relating to your operation of the Franchised Business or to any other of your obligations under this Agreement and related agreements.

Examples of Methods of Operation in a sentence

• We may periodically modify Methods of Operation, as we determine, and any such modifications may obligate you to invest additional capital in the BUSINESS ("Capital Additions") and/or incur higher operating costs; provided, however, that such modifications will not alter your fundamental status and rights under this Agreement.

• We are not liable to you for any loss or damage, or deemed to be in breach of this Agreement, if we discontinue any programs or promotions and they are no longer a part of our Methods of Operation or if we cannot deliver, or cause to be delivered, or if our affiliates or designated sources or approved suppliers cannot deliver, all of your orders for products, merchandise, equipment, supplies, etc., where such things are out-of-stock or discontinued.

• All references to this Agreement include all Methods of Operation as periodically modified.

• The Operations Manual contains the System and other information and rules that we prescribe from time to time for the operation of a NETSPACE(R) business and information relating to your other obligations under this Agreement and related agreements, which, taken together, we refer to as methods of operation ("Methods of Operation").

• As used in this Agreement, the term "Gross Revenue" means all revenue you derive from operating the BUSINESS, and whether from cash, check, credit, barter, or other transactions, but excluding all federal, state or municipal sales, use or service taxes collected from customers and paid to the appropriate taxing authority and excluding customer refunds, adjustments, credits and allowances actually made by the BUSINESS in compliance with "The Methods of Operation" (defined in Article 4.5).

• During the term or any extension or renewal or after termination (regardless of the cause of termination) or expiration of this Agreement, you shall not communicate with the clients of the BUSINESS, divulge, or use for the benefit of any other party any Confidential Information, techniques, or Methods of Operation of the BUSINESS.

• The Operations Manual may be modified by us from time to time to reflect changes in Methods of Operation.

• You agree that Methods of Operation prescribed from time to time in the Operations Manual, or otherwise communicated to you in writing or other tangible form, constitute provisions of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.

• You acknowledge and agree that your operation and maintenance of the BUSINESS in accordance with Methods of Operation (defined in Article 4.5.) is essential to preserve the goodwill of the Marks and all NETSPACE(R) businesses.

• Your right to use the Marks is derived solely from this Agreement and limited to your operation of the BUSINESS pursuant to and in compliance with this Agreement and Methods of Operation, which we prescribe from time to time during its term.