Does the Healthsource Chiropractic franchise agreement allow me to use the Healthsource Chiropractic marks in electronic media, such as websites?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
b. You understand and acknowledge that our right to regulate the use of the Marks includes, without limitation, any use of the Marks in any form of electronic media, such as Websites or web pages, or as a domain name or electronic media identifier.
c.
If you make any unauthorized use of the Marks either during or after the Term of this Agreement, it will constitute a breach of this Agreement and an infringement of our rights in and to the Marks.
- d.
You acknowledge and agree that all your usage of the Marks and any goodwill established by your use will inure exclusively to our benefit and the benefit of our affiliates, and that this Agreement does not confer any goodwill or other interests in the Marks on you (other than the right to operate the Franchise in compliance with this Agreement).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Agreement, franchisees' rights to use the Healthsource Chiropractic marks extend to electronic media. Specifically, Healthsource Chiropractic retains the right to regulate how its marks are used in any form of electronic media, including websites, web pages, domain names, and electronic media identifiers. This means that while franchisees can use the marks in these formats, they must adhere to the standards and specifications set by Healthsource Chiropractic.
Unauthorized use of the marks in any form, including electronic media, is considered a breach of the franchise agreement and an infringement of Healthsource Chiropractic's rights. Therefore, franchisees must ensure they comply with all guidelines and regulations provided by Healthsource Chiropractic regarding the use of trademarks online.
This control allows Healthsource Chiropractic to maintain brand consistency and protect its trademarks across all platforms. It also ensures that the goodwill associated with the marks benefits Healthsource Chiropractic and its affiliates, as the franchise agreement does not confer any ownership of goodwill or other interests in the marks to the franchisee, beyond the right to operate the franchise in compliance with the agreement.