Who owns the copyrights used in a Beem Light Sauna Studio?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beem Franchisor LLC or its affiliates own the copyrights used in a Beem Light Sauna studio. As a franchisee, you must notify Beem Light Sauna in writing if you suspect any copyright infringement related to these materials.
Beem Light Sauna and its affiliates retain exclusive rights to initiate infringement actions and control any related proceedings, regardless of whether the action is brought by or against them or the franchisee. The franchisee is obligated to discontinue using any subject matter covered by a copyright if requested by Beem Light Sauna.
Beem Light Sauna is not obligated to defend or protect franchisees against copyright claims, including infringement claims, nor are they required to indemnify franchisees for losses incurred due to copyright infringements. Beem Light Sauna claims copyrights for its advertising materials and manuals, as well as other materials they may periodically develop, although they have not registered any copyrights with the United States Copyright Office.