Are the obligations to protect the Beauty Bungalows copyrights the same as the obligations for Marks described in Item 13?

According to the 2025 Beauty Bungalows Franchise Disclosure Document, the obligations for franchisees to protect their rights to use Beauty Bungalows' copyrights are the same as their obligations for the Marks described in Item 13 of the FDD. This means a franchisee's responsibilities regarding the use and protection of Beauty Bungalows' trademarks and copyrights are aligned. Item 13 outlines the franchisee's duty to indicate they are an independent operator, to use the Marks appropriately as instructed by Beauty Bungalows, and to adhere to the brand's rules when using any of the Marks.

Specifically, franchisees cannot use the Marks alone or with modifications in corporate names or on the Internet, except as licensed. They are prohibited from using the Marks in connection with unauthorized products or services. The guidelines for proper trademark use are detailed in the Manual, which Beauty Bungalows will update periodically. Franchisees must notify Beauty Bungalows within three days of discovering any infringement or challenges to the use of the Marks.

Beauty Bungalows retains the right to control any administrative or legal proceedings involving a licensed trademark. They will take necessary action to protect against unauthorized use of the Marks, and will indemnify franchisees for claims of infringement resulting from approved use of the Marks. However, Beauty Bungalows is not obligated to indemnify or defend franchisees if the unapproved use of the Marks leads to legal action. Therefore, franchisees must adhere to the guidelines in the Franchise Agreement and Manuals to ensure they remain compliant and protected under the agreement.