Can Amerispec Inspection Services enforce the agreement in the courts of the state where the Franchisee is domiciled?

MENT FOR THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Addendum relates to franchises sold in the state of Rhode Island and is intended to comply with Rhode Island statutes and regulations. In consideration of the execution of the Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement"), TCB AMERISPEC, LLC (the "Company") and Franchisee agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

• 1. Section 21 of the Agreement is amended by adding the following language: Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that "A provision in a Franchise Agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under the Act."
• 1. In all other respects, the License Agreement will be construed and enforced according to its terms.

TCB AMERISPEC, LLC

ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA

The following information applies to franchises and Franchisees subject to Virginia statues and regulations.

Pursuant to Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any grounds for default or termination stated in the Franchise Agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause," as that term may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.

Any provision in any of the contracts that you sign with us which provides for termination of the franchise upon the bankruptcy of the franchisee may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. 101 et. seq.).

WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS

This Addendum relates to franchises sold in the state of Washington and is intended to comply with Washington statutes and regulations. In consideration of the execution of the Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement"), TCB AMERISPEC, LLC (the "Company") and Franchisee agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

• 1. The state of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180 which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Company, including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Company, including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
• 1. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
• 1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
• 1. A release or waiver of rights excluded by a franchisee will not include rights under the Washington Franchise Protection Act except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may not be enforceable.
• 1. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the Company's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
• 1. Pursuant to RCW 49.62.020, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee, including an employee of a franchisee, unless the employee's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $100,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation).

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)