In interpreting the Brightstar Care Franchise Agreement, how are the titles and subtitles of sections and paragraphs to be considered?

According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the titles and subtitles within the Franchise Agreement are included solely for convenience. These titles and subtitles will not influence the interpretation or construction of any terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions outlined in the agreement. This means that when interpreting the agreement, the actual text of each section and paragraph will carry more weight than its title.

This clause is fairly standard in franchise agreements. It prevents either Brightstar Care or the franchisee from arguing that a section's title implies something different from what the actual text states. For example, a franchisee cannot claim that a section titled "Marketing Support" obligates Brightstar Care to provide a specific type of marketing if the section's text does not explicitly state that obligation.

Prospective Brightstar Care franchisees should carefully read the full text of each section and paragraph in the Franchise Agreement to fully understand their rights and obligations. Do not rely solely on the titles or subtitles to understand the content. If there are discrepancies between a section's title and its content, the content will govern.