What materials does Beem Light Sauna claim copyrights for?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except as provided below, we own no rights in, or licenses to, any copyrights. We have not registered any copyrights with the United States Copyright Office. However, we claim copyrights with respect to our advertising materials and Manuals, as well as other materials we may periodically develop. There are no determinations of the Copyright Office or any court regarding any of our copyrights. There are no agreements limiting the use of any copyrights by us.
Any copyrights used by you in the Studio belong solely to us or our affiliates. You agree to notify us in writing of any suspected infringement of our or our affiliates' copyrights. We and our affiliates have exclusive rights to bring an action for infringement and retain any amounts recovered with respect to such action, and to control any infringement proceeding whether brought by or against us or you. We have no obligation to defend or otherwise protect you against any claims involving any copyright, including without limitation any copyright infringement claim, or to indemnify you for any losses you may incur as a result of our copyrights infringing the rights of any other copyright owner. If so requested by us, you will discontinue the use of the subject matter covered by any copyright used in connection with the Studio.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, Beem Light Sauna claims copyrights for its advertising materials and manuals, as well as other materials they may periodically develop. While Beem Light Sauna claims these copyrights, they have not registered any of them with the United States Copyright Office.
This means that while Beem Light Sauna asserts ownership over these materials, the lack of registration could potentially affect their ability to enforce these copyrights in certain legal situations. A prospective franchisee should be aware that any use of copyrighted materials without permission could lead to legal issues.
Beem Light Sauna also states that any copyrights used by the franchisee in the Studio belong solely to Beem Light Sauna or its affiliates. Franchisees are required to notify Beem Light Sauna in writing of any suspected copyright infringement. Beem Light Sauna retains exclusive rights to bring an action for infringement.