Who owns the copyright to the 'Work' related to the Aira Fitness business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You hereby acknowledge and agree that the ownership of all printed, audio and visual material and any other material whatsoever (including all Confidential Information) being part of the Aira Fitness Business or System (the "Work") belongs to us or our affiliates and any copyright in respect to the Work belongs to us.
In addition, you acknowledge that you have no right to manufacture any component of the Work or duplicate the Work and agree to purchase all components of (or rights of access to) the Work exclusively from us.
You have no right to claim any proprietary interest in any of the Work.
You must immediately notify us of any known infringement to the Work or to our copyright interest therein.
We have the right to control any litigation related to our copyrights or the Work.
You agree to assist us, as directed by us, in any claim or action against the infringer.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, Aira Fitness or its affiliates own the copyright to all printed, audio, and visual materials, as well as any other material that is part of the Aira Fitness Business or System, which is referred to as the "Work".
This means that as a franchisee, you acknowledge that Aira Fitness or its affiliates retain ownership of all materials associated with the Aira Fitness business. You are not allowed to manufacture any component of the Work or duplicate it, and you must purchase all components or rights of access exclusively from Aira Fitness. You cannot claim any proprietary interest in the Work.
Furthermore, if you become aware of any copyright infringement related to the Work, you must immediately inform Aira Fitness. Aira Fitness has the right to control any litigation related to their copyrights or the Work, and you are obligated to assist Aira Fitness in any claim or action against the infringer as directed by them. This ensures that Aira Fitness maintains control over its intellectual property and brand identity, while franchisees are responsible for protecting and upholding these rights within their operations.