Does the text mention any specific contract consents related to C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y provisions to the contrary in the Franchise Agreement are hereby deemed to be deleted.
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NORTH DAKOTA ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
With respect to Item 17(u) of the Disclosure Document and Section XII of the Franchise Agreement, in regard to Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, all arbitration or mediation must take place at a location agreeable to all parties involved and may not be remote from the franchisee's place of business.
With respect to Item 17(v) of the Disclosure Document and Section XII of the Franchise Agreement, in regard to Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, franchisees are not required to consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Texas and may fall under the jurisdiction of the courts in North Dakota.
With respect to Item 17(w) of the Disclosure Document and Section XII of the Franchise Agreement, in regard to Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, the agreement shall be governed according to the laws of the State of North Dakota or a non-specified State agreed to by all parties.
North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, Section 51-19-10 prohibits a franchisee from waiving his rights to a jury trial. To the extent that this Franchise Agreement is governed by North Dakota law, any provisions to the contrary in the Franchise Agreement are hereby deemed to be deleted.
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WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, specific addenda address consent and legal jurisdiction issues for franchisees in North Dakota and Washington.
For North Dakota franchisees, the addendum clarifies that any required arbitration or mediation must occur at a location agreeable to all parties and cannot be remote from the franchisee's primary place of business. Furthermore, North Dakota franchisees are not obligated to consent to the jurisdiction of Texas courts, and the franchise agreement will be governed by North Dakota law or another mutually agreed-upon state. The addendum also states that North Dakota law prohibits franchisees from waiving their right to a jury trial.
For Washington franchisees, in the event of conflicting laws, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement, particularly in matters of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also override the franchise agreement in these areas. These stipulations ensure that franchisees in North Dakota and Washington are afforded specific legal protections and rights within their respective states, despite the standard terms of the C12 Group franchise agreement.