Can Healthy Contributions send promotional advertising related to health plans or its services to Basecamp Fitness clients?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ing monies to Client received by HC from the Program Provider as directed by the Program Provider. Client acknowledges that HC has made no warranty, guarantee or representations to Client concerning the level, if any, of compensation or profit that Client may derive from participating in any Fitness Incentive Program. HC agrees to provide a 1099 Form to each Client that meets applicable IRS thresholds. Client's that do not meet applicable IRS thresholds may request a 1099 Form by contacting: compliance@healthycontributions.com. Client understands and acknowledges that the relationship created hereby is non-exclusive, meaning that either party hereto may do business with any other party that provides the same or similar services. Client agrees that HC may communicate with Client by, among other methods, email or other electronic means in order to, among other things, update Client concerning Fitness Incentive Program changes, enhancements, offers and other pertinent information.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–248)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Healthy Contributions (HC) is permitted to communicate with clients, including sending promotional advertising related to health plans or its services. HC may use email or other electronic methods to update clients on Fitness Incentive Program changes, enhancements, offers, and other pertinent information. This communication can include promotional advertising related to health plans and HC's services.
This agreement between HC and the client is non-exclusive, allowing both parties to engage with other businesses providing similar services. However, if the client intends to use advertisements or marketing materials that relate to Healthy Contributions or a Program Provider's trademarks, service marks, logos, or other commercial symbols, the client must obtain approval from both Healthy Contributions and the Program Provider's legal department before publication. Requests for approval can be facilitated through Healthy Contributions.
For a Basecamp Fitness franchisee, this means that HC can directly market health plans and related services to their clients. However, the franchisee must ensure that any marketing materials they create that reference HC or its Program Providers are pre-approved by both entities. This requirement aims to protect the trademarks and branding of HC and its partners, ensuring consistent and compliant messaging.