Does Buff City Soap require a Training Liability Waiver, and if so, which exhibit contains it?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee, its Operator, General Manager and any other Personnel that attend Initial Training or participate in any other training provided by Franchisor must sign a liability waiver and release in the form prescribed by Franchisor.
EXHIBIT J TRAINING LIABILITY WAIVER
TRAINING LIABILITY WAIVER
THIS AGREEMENT RESULTS IN YOU WAIVING RIGHTS AND POTENTIAL RIGHTS, WHETHER ON YOUR OWN BEHALF AND/OR ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE FOR WHOM YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE SUCH DECISIONS AND AGREEMENTS. THE PERSON WHOSE RIGHTS ARE BEING WAIVED AND RELEASED IS THE "RELEASEE". YOU SHOULD NOT EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT UNTIL AND UNLESS YOU COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND IT AND UNRESERVEDLY AND IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO IT. THIS AGREEMENT IS LEGALLY BINDING.
Good Judgment and Good Conduct by Releasee. Releasee warrants and represents that Releasee is capable of using, and shall use, good judgment with regard to Releasee's conduct in connection with, participation in and/or observation of activities (the "Activities") in connection with initial training program for franchisees hosted by Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, the "Company"). Some of the Activities will involve some level of potential harm, and Releasee, in its discretion, must and shall decide to participate in, or observe, Activities only if and to the extent Releasee can reasonably and is comfortable doing so. Releasee agrees not to participate in Activities if Releasee is uncomfortable or unsure regarding the safety or appropriateness of participating. Releasee will otherwise act in a manner which is respectful and safe toward others during and relating to the Activities and when participating in or being present at any in person or online Company sponsored, organized, or affiliated event or program and when on property owned or controlled by Company.
Appropriate and Sufficient Health, Medical, Physical, Mental, and Emotional Condition. Releasee warrants and represents that Releasee is in appropriate and sufficient good health and medical, physical, mental, and emotional condition to participate in the Activities that Releasee will be participating in and that Releasee has no problems or issues which would endanger Releasee or others due to such participation.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buff City Soap's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees, their operators, general managers, and any other personnel attending initial or other training provided by Buff City Soap must sign a liability waiver and release. This waiver must be in the form prescribed by Buff City Soap. The Training Liability Waiver itself is included as Exhibit J to the FDD.
The waiver includes an acknowledgement that the person signing it (the Releasee) is waiving certain rights. The Releasee must be capable of using good judgment regarding their conduct during the training activities. These activities may involve potential harm, and the Releasee must decide whether to participate based on their comfort level and ability. The Releasee also agrees to act respectfully and safely towards others during training and at any company-sponsored events.
Furthermore, the Releasee confirms that they are in good health, both physically and mentally, to participate in the training activities without endangering themselves or others. This waiver is a legally binding agreement, so prospective franchisees should carefully review and understand it before signing.