Has Beem Light Sauna registered any copyrights with the United States Copyright Office?
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 Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beem Light Sauna has not registered any copyrights with the United States Copyright Office. However, Beem Light Sauna claims copyrights with respect to its advertising materials and Manuals, as well as other materials it may periodically develop. There are no determinations of the Copyright Office or any court regarding any of Beem Light Sauna's copyrights, and there are no agreements limiting the use of any copyrights by Beem Light Sauna.
Any copyrights used by a franchisee in the Studio belong solely to Beem Light Sauna or its affiliates. Franchisees must notify Beem Light Sauna in writing of any suspected infringement of their or their affiliates' copyrights. Beem Light Sauna and its 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 them or the franchisee.
Beem Light Sauna has no obligation to defend or otherwise protect a franchisee against any claims involving any copyright, including without limitation any copyright infringement claim, or to indemnify a franchisee for any losses they may incur as a result of their copyrights infringing the rights of any other copyright owner. If so requested by Beem Light Sauna, the franchisee will discontinue the use of the subject matter covered by any copyright used in connection with the Studio.