What U.S. law prohibits Beem Light Sauna from transacting with individuals engaged in terrorism?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 18.3 Terrorist Acts. You acknowledge that under applicable U.S. law, including Executive Order 13224, signed on September 23, 2001 (the "Order"), we are prohibited from engaging in any transaction with any person engaged in, or with a person aiding any person engaged in, acts of terrorism, as defined in the Order. Accordingly, you represent and warrant to us that, as of the date of this Agreement, neither no Franchisee Party is designated under the Order as a person with whom business may not be transacted by us, and that you: (i) do not, and hereafter will not, engage in any terrorist activity; (ii) are not affiliated with and do not support any individual or Entity engaged in, contemplating, or supporting terrorist activity; and (iii) are not acquiring the rights granted under this Agreement with the intent to generate funds to channel to any individual or Entity engaged in, contemplating, or supporting terrorist activity, or to otherwise support or further any terrorist activity.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, U.S. law, including Executive Order 13224 signed on September 23, 2001, prohibits Beem Light Sauna from engaging in any transaction with any person engaged in, or with a person aiding any person engaged in, acts of terrorism.
As part of the franchise agreement, the franchisee represents and warrants that they are not designated under the Order as someone with whom Beem Light Sauna cannot transact business. The franchisee also confirms that they do not engage in terrorist activity, are not affiliated with or support anyone involved in terrorist activity, and are not acquiring franchise rights to generate funds for terrorist activities.
This clause ensures that Beem Light Sauna complies with U.S. law and does not inadvertently support illegal activities through its franchisees. Prospective franchisees should understand that this is a standard legal requirement and that providing false information could have serious legal consequences.