What is the required method for bringing claims against Beem Light Sauna?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- GOVERNING LAW. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 16.1 ("Governing Law") of the Franchise Agreement:
Despite anything to the contrary stated above, and to the extent required by applicable law, Maryland law will apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
- CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The following is added to the end of Section 16.3(d) ("Excepted Disputes") of the Franchise Agreement:
However, subject to your arbitration obligations, nothing in this Section affects your right under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law to bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under that law.
- LIMITATION OF CLAIMS. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 16.8 ("Limitation of Claims") of the Franchise Agreement:
Any limitation of claims will not act to reduce the three-year statute of limitations afforded you for bringing a claim under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document includes a Rider to the Franchise Agreement for use in Maryland. This rider addresses governing law, consent to jurisdiction, and limitation of claims specifically related to the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Specifically, Maryland law will apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, regardless of what the franchise agreement states. While the franchisee is obligated to arbitrate, this does not affect the franchisee's right to bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under that law.
Furthermore, any limitation of claims will not reduce the three-year statute of limitations afforded to the franchisee for bringing a claim under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This ensures that franchisees in Maryland have the full protection of their state's franchise laws, including the ability to bring lawsuits and benefit from a three-year statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.