What certification do Bumble Roofing franchisees and their owners make regarding their property and interests under Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.9 Franchisee and its owners agree to comply with and/or to assist Franchisor to the fullest extent possible in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below).
In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and its owners certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interests is subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that Franchisee and its owners are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
- (a) Franchisee and its owners certify that none of them, their respective employees, or anyone associated with Franchisee is listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224 (which can be accessed at http://www.treasury.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/legal/eo/13224.pdf).
Franchisee agrees not to hire (or, if already employed, retain the employment of) any individual who is listed in the Annex.
(b) Franchisee certifies that it has no knowledge or information that, if generally known, would result in Franchisee, its owners, their employees, or anyone associated with Franchisee to be listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224.
(c) Franchisee is solely responsible for ascertaining what actions it must take to comply with the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee specifically acknowledges and agrees that its indemnification responsibilities set forth in this Agreement pertain to its obligations under this Section 1.9.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws. As part of this compliance, they must certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws. They also certify that they are not in violation of any of these laws. Franchisees must also certify that none of them, their employees, or anyone associated with the franchisee is listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224.
Furthermore, franchisees must agree not to hire or retain anyone listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224. Franchisees also certify that they have no knowledge or information that, if generally known, would result in the franchisee, its owners, their employees, or anyone associated with the franchisee being listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224.
Bumble Roofing emphasizes that franchisees are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable Anti-Terrorism Laws. Any misrepresentation or violation of these laws by the franchisee, its owners, agents, or employees constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement and any other agreements with Bumble Roofing or its affiliates. This requirement ensures that Bumble Roofing maintains compliance with federal regulations and protects its brand reputation.