If notice is given by mail under the Buildingstars agreement, when is receipt deemed to have been made?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Whenever notice is required under the terms of this Agreement, it shall be given in writing and sent by registered or certified mail, or by personal delivery to FRANCHISEE'S address and to BUILDINGSTARS' office listed under the signature lines of this Agreement, or at such other address as designated in accordance with this Section.
Receipt shall be deemed to have been made one (1) day after mailing or upon personal delivery, whichever first occurs.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–217)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any notice required under the terms of the franchise agreement must be in writing and sent via registered or certified mail, or through personal delivery. The notice should be sent to the franchisee's address and to Buildingstars' office as listed in the agreement, or to any other address designated according to the agreement.
Receipt of notice is considered to have occurred one day after mailing, or immediately upon personal delivery, whichever happens first. This means that if Buildingstars sends a notice to a franchisee via certified mail, the franchisee is considered to have received that notice one day after it was mailed, regardless of when the franchisee actually retrieves the mail.
This clause is important for franchisees to understand, as it sets a clear timeline for when official communication is considered 'received,' which can impact deadlines and obligations under the franchise agreement. Franchisees should ensure that Buildingstars has their current and correct address to avoid any issues with receiving important notices.