What state's laws govern the Body Brain Center SSA, as specified in Section 10.4?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| | Choice of law | Section 24.1 | Arizona law (except as otherwise disclosed in EXHIBIT "I" | | | | to this Disclosure Document). | | SSA: Section 10.4 | Arizona law (except as otherwise disclosed in EXHIBIT "I" | | | | to this Disclosure Document).
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL**, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, **AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 34–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 10.4 of the Software Service Agreement (SSA) specifies that Arizona law governs the SSA. However, this is subject to exceptions disclosed in EXHIBIT "I" to the Disclosure Document.
This means that any legal disputes or interpretations of the SSA will be handled under Arizona law, unless EXHIBIT "I" specifies otherwise. Franchisees should carefully review EXHIBIT "I" to understand any exceptions to this general rule, as these exceptions could significantly impact their rights and obligations under the SSA.
Choice of law provisions are common in franchise agreements to provide clarity and predictability in legal matters. However, franchisees should be aware that the laws of a particular state may be more or less favorable to them depending on the specific issue in dispute. It is advisable to consult with an attorney to understand the implications of the choice of law provision in the Body Brain Center SSA.