What top-level internet domain names does C12 Group own?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
C12 is the owner of several top-level internet domain names (i.e., .COM, .NET, .ORG) that have been registered with domain name registrars, including our primary websites located under the www.c12forums.com & www.JoinC12.com domain names. C12 claims copyright of these websites.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 34–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company owns several top-level internet domain names, including .COM, .NET, and .ORG. These domain names have been registered with domain name registrars. Additionally, C12 Group owns the domain names www.c12forums.com and www.JoinC12.com, which host the company's primary websites.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that C12 Group controls these online assets and franchisees are granted a license to use the C12 Group's domain names and trademarks in accordance with the franchise agreement. Franchisees must adhere to the brand standards and guidelines set forth by C12 Group regarding the use of these domain names and websites.
It is important for franchisees to understand that they do not own these domain names but have the right to use them as long as they comply with the terms of the franchise agreement. Upon termination of the agreement, the franchisee must immediately cease using C12 Group's domain names and other proprietary materials.