Can Eos Worldwide change or modify Copyrighted Materials at any time?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We or our affiliates claim copyrights in the Operations Manual, the Website, Product and Service materials, training and session materials, advertising materials and related items used in operating the Franchised Business (the "Copyrighted Materials"). The License Agreement described in Item 13 provides us with the right to use, license and sublicense the Copyrighted Materials. We may further register, develop, change, cancel, enhance or modify Copyrighted Materials at any time. We have registered some, but not all, of the Copyrighted Materials with the United States Registrar of Copyrights.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 51–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Eos Worldwide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Eos Worldwide or its affiliates claim copyrights in various materials used in the franchised business, including the Operations Manual, Website, Product and Service materials, training and session materials, and advertising materials. These materials are referred to as the "Copyrighted Materials." Eos Worldwide retains the right to use, license, and sublicense these Copyrighted Materials.
Importantly, Eos Worldwide explicitly states that it "may further register, develop, change, cancel, enhance or modify Copyrighted Materials at any time." This means that Eos Worldwide has the power to alter these materials as it sees fit, which could impact how a franchisee operates their business. While some of the Copyrighted Materials have been registered with the United States Registrar of Copyrights, not all have been.
This flexibility allows Eos Worldwide to adapt its materials to changing market conditions or to improve the system. However, it also means that franchisees must be prepared for potential changes to the materials they use in their business. Franchisees should stay updated with any modifications Eos Worldwide makes to the Copyrighted Materials to ensure compliance and maintain consistency within the Eos Worldwide franchise system.