Does the Buona Guaranty state that caption headings within the Guaranty define the provisions of the Guaranty?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the caption headings within the Guaranty are explicitly for convenience and should not be used to interpret or define the provisions of the Guaranty. This means that when reviewing the Guaranty, franchisees should focus on the actual text of each section to understand their obligations and rights, rather than relying on the headings alone.

This provision is fairly standard in legal agreements to prevent parties from arguing that a heading implies something different from the actual content of the section. For a prospective Buona franchisee, this means carefully reading and understanding the full text of the Guaranty, potentially with the help of legal counsel, to ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities.

By stating that the caption headings are not to be used for interpretation, Buona aims to ensure that the actual content of the Guaranty governs the relationship and obligations of the parties involved. This reduces the risk of disputes arising from differing interpretations of what a heading might imply, separate from the actual contractual language.