Are there any pending proceedings regarding Craters & Freighters' Copyrighted Works?

According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently no effective determinations from the United States Copyright Office or any court regarding Craters & Freighters' Copyrighted Works. Furthermore, there are no pending proceedings, nor are there any currently effective agreements between Craters & Freighters and third parties pertaining to the Copyrighted Works that will or may significantly limit a franchisee's use of their Copyrighted Works. This indicates that, as of the FDD's publication, Craters & Freighters is not involved in any legal disputes or agreements that would restrict a franchisee's ability to use the company's copyrighted materials.

Craters & Freighters emphasizes the importance of protecting its Copyrighted Works, Confidential Information, and Trade Secrets. The franchisee is obligated to notify Craters & Freighters within three days if they become aware of any unauthorized use of language, visual images, or recordings that are substantially similar to Craters & Freighters' Copyrighted Works, or if someone challenges the franchisee's use of these materials. Craters & Freighters retains the sole discretion to take action to protect its rights, which may include covering reasonable costs associated with such action.

However, the Franchise Agreement does not obligate Craters & Freighters to take affirmative action in response to any apparent infringement or challenge to a franchisee's use of Copyrighted Works, Confidential Information, or Trade Secrets, or any claim by any person of any rights in these materials. The franchisee is prohibited from directly or indirectly contesting Craters & Freighters' rights to any of its Copyrighted Works, Confidential Information, or Trade Secrets and may only communicate with Craters & Freighters and its counsel regarding any infringement, challenge, or claim. Craters & Freighters has the exclusive right to control any litigation or other proceeding arising out of any infringement, challenge, or claim under any Copyrighted Works, Confidential Information, or Trade Secrets. The franchisee must also assist Craters & Freighters in protecting its interests by signing necessary documents and providing assistance as required.