Does Aw assume liability for agreements, representations, or warranties made by the franchisee that are not expressly authorized under the Franchise Agreement?

We will not assume any liability or be deemed liable for any agreements, representations, or warranties you make that are not expressly authorized under this Agreement, nor will we be obligated for any damages to any person or property, directly or indirectly arising out of your operation of your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant business, whether or not caused by your negligent or willful action or failure to act.

We will have no liability for any sales, use, excise, income, gross receipts, property, or other taxes levied against you or your assets or on us in connection with the business you conduct, or any payments you make to us pursuant to this Agreement (except for our own income taxes).

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us, our shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents and assignees, harmless against and to reimburse us for all such obligations, damages, and taxes for which we are held liable and for all costs we reasonably incur in the defense of any such claim brought against us or in any such action in which we are named as a party, arising out of your operation of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, and/or arising out of your breach of this Agreement, including without limitation actual and consequential damages, reasonable attorneys', accountants', and expert witness fees, costs of investigation and proof of facts, court costs, other litigation expenses and travel and living expenses.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)