What actions related to the Bumper Man Marks are prohibited and could lead to termination?

According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's misuse or unauthorized use of the Marks can lead to termination of the franchise agreement. This includes unauthorized use of the Marks on social media pages or other Internet sites, as well as registering a domain name that incorporates the Marks.

The franchise agreement specifies that franchisees must use the Marks as the sole identification of their Bumper Business, while also identifying themselves as the independent owner in a manner prescribed by Bumper Man. Franchisees are prohibited from using any Mark as part of an Entity name or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying elements, except for logos licensed to them. They also cannot use any Mark in connection with unauthorized services or products, as part of any domain name or electronic address without express written authorization from Bumper Man.

Bumper Man retains sole ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in any Intellectual Property created as a result of the Bumper Business operation. The franchisee's right to use the Marks is solely derived from the franchise agreement and is limited to operating the Bumper Business in compliance with the agreement. Any unauthorized use of the Marks by the franchisee constitutes an event of default and an infringement of Bumper Man's rights, potentially leading to termination of the franchise agreement.