Commission Express

18 COMMISSION EXPRESS-0526 86683530;1 Websites, Domain Names and Other On-Line Activity Currently, we maintain a proprietary website on the Internet to operate, advertise and promote the COMMISSION EXPRESS system, and the services and products marketed by us and our franchisees (see Section 10.3 of the franchise agreement). To ensure compliance with data security and privacy laws for the protection of the COMMISSION EXPRESS brand, you may only accept on-line applications for commission advances originated on and submitted from our proprietary website. You must maintain a landing page for your business on our proprietary website (see Section 14.1(c) of the franchise agreement). You may not revise the contents of your landing page without our prior approval. We encourage you to advertise in on-line publications directed at Realtors, but on-line advertising is subject to our approval. You may not use any social media platforms without our prior approval and on-going approval of the content. You may not create, establish or maintain any on-line activities using our trademarks without our prior written approval. You may not establish your own website(s) or domain name(s) for your business under any circumstances. Internet Access You must subscribe to an Internet service provider and have cable, DSL or T1 high-speed Internet access. We estimate that the cost to you of an Internet service provider (including an email connection) will range from $15 to $50 per month. At our option, you must subscribe to an Internet service provider that we designate. Through this designated provider, we will have the ability to access your accounting and recordkeeping data. There are no contractual limitations on our right to access this data. You must have our prior written approval to establish an email address containing any of our trademarks or any name or mark confusingly similar to any of our trademarks. Computer Hardware and Software You must acquire and use a personal computer with a Microsoft Windows® 7 or later operating system capable of accessing an Internet-based application, and acquire a high-quality color monitor, a high-quality laser printer. You must acquire and use a current version of the following software: Intuit QuickBooks Pro® or higher accounting software, Microsoft Excel® and Adobe Acrobat®. You may not substitute equivalent software. We estimate that the combined cost of the required computer hardware and software will range from $1,000 to $3,000. The annual cost of upgrades and support for the above software is about $500. Computer hardware and software may be purchased from any vendor. We may assist you in obtaining these items and services, but we are not obligated to do so. Unless we expressly provide otherwise in writing, we do not warranty any required computer hardware or software, and we disclaim all implied warranties to the extent permitted by law. Neither we nor any affiliate is obligated to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades or updates to any component of your computer system. You should determine for yourself whether or not any 3rd party supplier from whom you purchase any component of your computer system is obligated to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades or updates to any component of your computer system, and determine the additional cost for the services. You must use our proprietary Internet-based computer software. You will use this software to control your capital pool and receivables, to generate 14 or more operational reports (on accounts receivable, advances, holdbacks, discounts, advance periods, percentage returns, etc.), and to generate 40