Given the importance of protection of the association`s trademark, the chapter affiliation agreement should contain a provision clearly indicating that the mark belongs to the parent organization and that the use of the mark by the chapter is based on a license issued by the parent company. This provision should also contain all appropriate specifications concerning the use of the mark by the chapter, for example. B design elements (e.g.B. colours or fonts) and the display of the mark in the chapter`s communication channels. The agreement should specify that the chapter`s right to use the mark lapses with dissolution. A general organization often makes copyrighted content available to its chapters or may commission chapters to develop joint content. Depending on the agreement, the Chapter Affiliation Agreement should indicate issues relating to copyright, the scope of copyright licensing, any restrictions on the use of copyright content, the necessary designation and related matters. For jointly developed content, all contributors can be considered as joint copyright holders. Therefore, in the absence of contractual provisions that say otherwise, each copyright owner enjoys the same exclusive rights as those offered by copyright law, including the right to produce derivative works without the permission of another co-owner. It is important that the parent organization has proper oversight of chapters so that it can resolve issues or revoke its chapter status before issues become public scandals.

At least the chapter is generally required to prepare an annual report to the parent organization, to maintain appropriate financial and business records, and to allow the parent organization access to its records. However, the chapter template is not without risk. Local chapters, poorly organized or mismanaged, can quickly destroy the reputation of the parent organization, consume the time and energy of its employees, and can make the organization accountable for the activities of the chapter. . . .