Does the text mention any specific contract waivers 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, there are specific addenda for North Dakota and Washington that address waivers and legal rights.
For North Dakota franchisees, the addendum clarifies that any arbitration or mediation must occur at a location agreeable to all parties and cannot be remote from the franchisee's place of business, as per Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law. North Dakota franchisees are also not required to consent to the jurisdiction of Texas courts and may fall under the jurisdiction of North Dakota courts. The agreement will be governed by North Dakota law or another state law agreed upon by all parties. Furthermore, the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law prohibits franchisees from waiving their right to a jury trial, superseding any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement.
For Washington franchisees, the addendum states that the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will prevail in the event of a conflict of laws. RCW 19.100.180 may also supersede the franchise agreement regarding termination and renewal, and court decisions may also override the franchise agreement in these areas. This means that certain standard terms in the C12 Group franchise agreement may not be enforceable in North Dakota or Washington if they conflict with state laws, offering additional protection to franchisees in those states.