Under what condition does Hydrodog assume liability or obligation related to the assignment of telephone numbers and listings?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hydrodog does not assume liability or obligation related to the assignment of telephone numbers and listings. Instead, the franchisee is responsible for indemnifying Hydrodog and its affiliates from any losses, liabilities, claims, proceedings, demands, damages, judgments, injuries, attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses resulting from claims or actions related to the franchisee's breach of contract or nonpayment of debt with the telephone company.

Specifically, the franchisee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Hydrodog and its affiliates, stockholders, directors, officers, and representatives from any losses, liabilities, claims, proceedings, demands, damages, judgments, injuries, attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. This indemnification covers any claim brought against Hydrodog or any action in which Hydrodog is named as a party, arising from the franchisee's breach of any agreement or contract or the nonpayment of any debt the franchisee owes to the Telephone Company.

This means that if a franchisee fails to pay their phone bill or violates their agreement with the phone company, leading to legal action that involves Hydrodog, the franchisee is responsible for covering all associated costs and damages incurred by Hydrodog. This provision protects Hydrodog from financial repercussions due to the franchisee's actions related to telephone services.