Does the Byrider agreement constitute the entire understanding between the parties?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the transaction this Agreement contemplates. This Agreement may be executed in multiple copies, each of which will be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted via facsimile or scanned and emailed shall be given the same force and effect as an original.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Acceptance and Assumption of Obligations agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated within that specific agreement. This means that all prior agreements, discussions, or representations are superseded by the terms and conditions outlined in this document.
This clause is intended to provide clarity and prevent disputes based on previous understandings that are not explicitly included in the written agreement. It ensures that all parties are bound only by what is written in the agreement itself. This is a common provision in franchise agreements to protect both the franchisor and franchisee from potential misunderstandings or claims based on verbal agreements or preliminary discussions.
However, it is important to note that this statement applies specifically to the Acceptance and Assumption of Obligations agreement. Other agreements, such as the Franchise Agreement itself, may have their own integration clauses that define the scope of the entire understanding related to the franchise relationship. Franchisees should carefully review all agreements to understand the full scope of their contractual obligations and rights with Byrider.