Under what circumstances does Hydrodog intend to protect or defend copyrights or confidential information?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hydrodog is not required by any agreement to protect or defend copyrights or confidential information. However, Hydrodog states that it intends to do so when it is in the best interest of the System. Hydrodog need not participate in a franchisee's defense or indemnify them for damages or expenses in proceedings involving a copyright.

This means that as a Hydrodog franchisee, you cannot automatically rely on Hydrodog to take action to protect the brand's copyrights or confidential information. Hydrodog retains discretion on whether to act. This could leave franchisees vulnerable if a copyright infringement occurs that impacts their business, as they may have to bear the costs of defense themselves.

It is important for a prospective Hydrodog franchisee to understand the circumstances under which Hydrodog would decide to protect its copyrights and confidential information. A potential franchisee should discuss this with Hydrodog to gain a clearer understanding of their policies and what support they can expect in such situations. This will help in assessing the risks and costs associated with the franchise.