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Importance Of Purchases In Accordance With Standards And Specifications

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Purchases in Accordance with Standards and Specifications You must use only such furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”), operating supplies and equipment (“OS&E”), and other goods and services at the hotel that conform to our applicable standards and specifications. We may specify a particular model or brand of FF&E or OS&E that may be available from only one manufacturer or supplier. Additionally, we may specify that certain food products, FF&E, communication systems (including internet access, see Item 11), OS&E, and other goods and services be purchased only from us or sources designated or approved by us. If you wish to obtain any FF&E, OS&E, or other goods and services for which we have established a standard or specification …show more content…

We, our subsidiaries, and Amtex have negotiated supply agreements (including price terms) with manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of a variety of products and services for the benefit of franchisees. There may be mark-ups, fees, discounts, credits, and/or rebates based on your purchase from those suppliers with whom supply agreements have been negotiated. Generally, we, our subsidiaries, and Amtex, as applicable, will retain any mark-up or rebates received due to franchisee purchases. The specific fee or rebate on an individual product or service may exceed the range described below. The arrangements and percentages described below may change based on alterations in relationships with those suppliers. For some programs, we are able to track purchases and rebates by specific hotel brand and franchised/managed hotel status. For others, only the total purchases by, or payments to, Marriott is available. We will not withhold material benefits (such as renewal or the grant of additional franchises) if you choose not to purchase through our voluntary supplier programs. 1. Purchases and Unrestricted Net Rebates through Amtex As described above, we do not require our franchisees to purchase through Amtex. You and other franchisees may voluntarily purchase under those arrangements. If you wish to take advantage of some of the arrangements through Amtex, you must contact Amtex directly and enter into a

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