th Dakota franchisees, the statute of limitations under North Dakota Law will apply."

• 1. No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of: (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

Each provision of this amendment shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of North Dakota Law are met independently without reference to this amendment.

WASHINGTON FRANCHISE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

Amendment to the C3 Wellness Franchise and Multi-Unit Development Agreement

In recognition of the Washington State Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, the parties to the attached Aryes Franchising LLC Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") agree as follows:

• 1. In any arbitration involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration site shall be either in the State of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or as determined by the arbitrator.
• 1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW shall prevail.
• 1. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee shall not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may not be enforceable.
• 1. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
• 1. Chapter 49.62 RCW limits the use of non-competition agreements and may supersede the Franchise Agreement's non-competition provisions. Washington law provides as follows: (1) an employee noncompete covenant is unenforceable unless the employee's annual earnings exceed $100,000; (2) a presumption is created that any non-compete covenant with a duration longer than 18 months is unreasonable and unenforceable; (3) a franchisor may not restrict, restrain or prohibit a franchisee from soliciting or hiring any employee of the franchisor or a franchisee of the same franchisor; (4) any contractual provision that requires an employee to adjudicate a non-competition covenant outside of Washington State is void and unenforceable.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–293)