Does the Aerus agreement supersede all previous agreements?

According to the 2025 Aerus Franchise Disclosure Document, the Software License agreement contains a clause that addresses the superseding of prior agreements. Specifically, the Software License and the related provisions within the Franchise Agreement constitute the entire agreement between Aerus and the franchisee regarding the software license's subject matter. This clause explicitly states that it supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements related to the software license.

This means that any previous agreements, whether written or verbal, made before or at the same time as the current Software License agreement, are replaced by the terms and conditions outlined in the current Software License and the relevant sections of the Franchise Agreement. This ensures that all parties are bound by the most recent and complete understanding regarding the software's use and licensing.

For a prospective Aerus franchisee, this clause provides clarity and legal certainty. It confirms that the current agreement is the only one that matters concerning the software license, reducing the risk of disputes arising from older, potentially conflicting agreements. However, this clause is specific to the Software License and related provisions within the Franchise Agreement; other aspects of the franchise relationship might be governed by different agreements that may or may not have similar superseding clauses.

It is important for the franchisee to carefully review all agreements to understand which ones supersede prior agreements and which do not, to fully understand their rights and obligations under the Aerus franchise system.