Common use of Computer Hardware and Software Clause in Contracts

Computer Hardware and Software. Franchisee shall purchase or lease, and thereafter maintain in strict conformity with the standards and specifications that Franchisor may from time to time prescribe in the Manual or otherwise in writing, such computer hardware and software, required dedicated telephone and power lines, modems, printers, and other computer‐related accessories or peripheral equipment for record keeping functions. Franchisor shall have the right from time to time and at any time to retrieve data and information from Franchiseeʹs computer system as Franchisor, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems necessary or desirable. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that because of the interconnection of computer systems and the necessity that such systems be compatible with each other, Franchisee shall strictly comply with Franchisorʹs standards and specifications for all items associated with Franchiseeʹs computer system and shall otherwise operate its computer system in accordance with Franchisorʹs standards and specifications. In addition, to ensure full operational efficiency and optimum communication capability between and among computer systems installed by Franchisee, Franchisor, and other Fiesta Insurance franchisees, Franchisee shall, at Franchisee’s expense, keep Franchisee’s computer system in good maintenance and repair and promptly install such additions, changes, modifications, substitutions and/or replacements to Franchiseeʹs computer hardware, software, telephone and power lines, and other computer‐related facilities, as Franchisor directs.