What certifications, representations, and warranties are required from C3 Wellness Spa franchisees and owners regarding Anti-Terrorism Laws?
C3_Wellness_Spa Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (6) Franchisee and Owners agree to comply with, and/or to assist Franchisor to the fullest extent possible in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below).
In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and each Owner certify, represent, and warrant that Franchisee's or any Owner's property or interests is not subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee and each Owner are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
Franchisee further certifies that Franchisee and each Owner are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 (the Annex is available at http://www.treasury.gov) and will not become so listed, hire any person so listed, or have dealings with any person so listed.
Franchisee agrees to immediately notify Franchisor if Franchisee or any Owner become so listed.
"Anti-Terrorism Laws" refers to and means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing, or in any way relating to, terrorist acts and acts of war. If Franchisee, an Owner, or Franchisee's employees violate any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and/or become listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244, then Franchisor may terminate this Agreement immediately without prior notice to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–293)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to C3 Wellness Spa's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and owners must comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws. These laws are defined as Executive Order 13224, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and requirements related to terrorist acts and acts of war.
As part of this compliance, franchisees and each owner must certify, represent, and warrant that their property or interests are not subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not otherwise in violation of these laws. Furthermore, franchisees must certify that they and each owner are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 and will not become listed, hire anyone listed, or have dealings with anyone listed.
Franchisees are required to immediately notify C3 Wellness Spa if they or any owner become listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244. Failure to comply with these Anti-Terrorism Laws or becoming listed on the Annex could result in immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement without prior notice from C3 Wellness Spa.