Are there any agreements limiting Beem Light Sauna's use of any copyrights?

According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna FDD, there are no agreements that limit the franchisor's use of any copyrights. Beem Light Sauna claims copyrights for its advertising materials and manuals, as well as other materials that they may periodically develop. However, they have not registered any of these copyrights with the United States Copyright Office.

Beem Light Sauna states that any copyrights used by the franchisee in the Studio belong solely to Beem Light Sauna or its affiliates. The franchisee must notify Beem Light Sauna in writing of any suspected copyright infringement. 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 the franchisee against any claims involving any copyright, including any copyright infringement claim, or to indemnify the franchisee for any losses incurred as a result of Beem Light Sauna's copyrights infringing the rights of any other copyright owner. If 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. This means that franchisees must be careful to only use approved materials and follow Beem Light Sauna's guidelines to avoid potential copyright issues.