What is a Dryject franchisee required to do regarding copyright notices?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
necessary to do so, including without limitation exhibiting a public notice of that fact, the content and display of which We shall have the right to specify from time to time.
(l) It is the express intention of Subsections (j) and (k) of this Section 10 to establish that You are an independent contractor, and as such are solely responsible for the day-to-day affairs, management, operations and financial control of the Franchised Business and for Your employees and Your treatment of them.
(m) We shall have the right to establish and utilize an on-line computer monitoring system, and to use the on-line system to remotely examine Your records pertaining to the operation of the Franchised Business.
You must subscribe to business class high-speed Internet access through cable or other method designated in the Operations Manual.
- (n) You shall not establish a website on the Internet using any domain name containing the words "DryJect", "21st Century Aeration", DryJect.com, .net, .biz, .us, .org, 21st Century Aeration.com, .net, .biz, .us, .org or any variation.
We retain the sole right to control all Internet activity and create websites using any of the foregoing or other domain names.
We may require You to utilize ecommerce products or services designated by Us, which We may change from time to time.
You acknowledge that We are the owner of all right, title and interest in and to such domain names as We shall designate and all uniform resource locators (URLs), future addresses and sub-addresses (including the Franchisee Page sub-addresses), software, content prepared for or used on the DryJect Internet Website, and all intellectual property rights in or to any of them.
We retain the right to control Your use of linking and framing between Your web pages and all other websites.
Any digital or electronic content You publish must comply with Our brand communication standards and is subject to Our approval.
We have the final decision concerning all information and functionality that appears on the DryJect Internet Website and will update or modify the DryJect Internet Website according to a schedule that we determine.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, Dryject franchisees must adhere to specific guidelines regarding digital content and domain names to protect the brand's intellectual property. Franchisees are prohibited from establishing websites using domain names that include "DryJect" or variations thereof, as Dryject retains sole control over Internet activity and website creation using these names. This restriction ensures brand consistency and prevents potential customer confusion.
Furthermore, any digital or electronic content published by the franchisee must comply with Dryject's brand communication standards and is subject to their approval. Franchisees must also ensure that any information or materials they post or submit for the Dryject Internet Website are accurate, not misleading, and do not infringe upon any third party's rights. They are required to promptly notify Dryject of any changes or inaccuracies in the information about them or their franchise business on the Dryject Internet Website.
Dryject maintains the final decision-making authority over all information and functionality on the Dryject Internet Website and will update or modify it according to their determined schedule. Additionally, all digital imagery bearing Dryject's marks is subject to their approval. Franchisees must respond within 24 hours to any instructions from Dryject that restrict, designate, or control internet or e-commerce activities. These measures collectively ensure that the Dryject brand is consistently and accurately represented online, safeguarding its reputation and intellectual property rights.