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Are there any agreements limiting Body20's use of any copyrights?

Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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 54–55)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no agreements that limit Body20's use of its copyrights. Body20 claims copyrights to its advertising materials and manuals, as well as other materials that it may periodically develop. Body20 has not registered any copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, and there have been no determinations by the Copyright Office or any court regarding any of Body20's copyrights.

Any copyrights used by a franchisee in their Body20 studio belong solely to Body20 or its affiliates. Franchisees must notify Body20 in writing of any suspected copyright infringement. Body20 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 Body20 or the franchisee.

Body20 has no obligation to defend or otherwise protect a franchisee against any claims involving any copyright, including any copyright infringement claim, or to indemnify a franchisee for any losses they may incur as a result of Body20's copyrights infringing the rights of any other copyright owner. If requested by Body20, a 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 vigilant about potential infringements and be prepared to cease using any materials if Body20 requests it, bearing the costs themselves.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.