In Illinois, what law governs the Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements?

In recognition of the requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, 815 ILCS 705, the Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements are amended as follows:

• 1. Illinois law shall apply to and govern the Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements.
• 1. In accordance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in the Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements that designated jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, the Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois. Therefore, any arbitration proceeding may be brought in York County, South Carolina in accordance with the dispute resolution provision set forth in the Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements.
• 1. Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
• 1. In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
• 1. The Franchise Agreement and Supplemental Agreements are amended to state the following:

To the extent that any provision in the Illinois State Addendum is inconsistent with any provision in this Agreement, the provision in the Illinois State Addendum shall control.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)