Does the obligation to disclose Ideas and Concepts to Gokhale Method continue after the termination of the franchise agreement?

According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, the obligation to disclose Ideas and Concepts to Gokhale Method does not continue after the termination of the franchise agreement. The FDD states that if a franchisee develops any ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, or materials related to improving posture, reducing back pain, improving physical well-being, or that otherwise relate to the Gokhale Method during the term of the agreement, the franchisee must disclose those Ideas and Concepts to Gokhale Method.

This obligation is specifically tied to the "Term of this Agreement," meaning it only applies while the Franchise Agreement is active. Once the agreement terminates, this obligation ceases. Gokhale Method retains the right to use these disclosed Ideas and Concepts to improve or modify the Gokhale Method, and offer them to affiliates, other franchisees, or business partners without needing the franchisee's approval or providing compensation.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that any innovations or improvements developed after the franchise agreement ends are not subject to mandatory disclosure to Gokhale Method. This allows the former franchisee to potentially use those ideas independently or in other ventures without obligation to the franchisor. However, any ideas developed during the term of the agreement remain subject to Gokhale Method's use, even after the agreement's termination.