Does the text mention any specific contract warranties related to C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. There may also be court decisions which 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)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for C12 Group does not explicitly mention any specific contract warranties. However, the document includes addenda for North Dakota and Washington, which address legal considerations and potential conflicts with state franchise laws. These addenda primarily concern stipulations around dispute resolution, jurisdiction, and adherence to state-specific franchise investment protection acts.
Specifically, the North Dakota addendum clarifies that arbitration or mediation must occur at a location agreeable to all parties and within a reasonable distance from the franchisee's business. It also states that franchisees are not required to consent to Texas courts' jurisdiction and that the agreement's governing law can be North Dakota's or another mutually agreed-upon state. Furthermore, it emphasizes that North Dakota law prohibits franchisees from waiving their right to a jury trial.
The Washington addendum notes that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act may supersede the franchise agreement, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also override the franchise agreement in these areas. These addenda suggest that certain aspects of the franchise agreement may be subject to state laws that provide additional protections or modify the terms outlined in the standard agreement. A prospective franchisee should consult with a legal professional to understand the full scope of their rights and obligations, especially in states with franchise-specific laws.