Does the Canine Dimensions franchisor have the power to hire or fire the franchisee's employees?

ensation payments. This Agreement does not imply that Franchisor is the employer of Franchisee's employees or vice versa.

• 18.1.3 Franchisor does not have the power to hire or fire Franchisee's employees. Franchisee agrees that Franchisor's authority to certify certain employees does not vest Franchisor with control over hiring, firing, or managing Franchisee's employees.
• 18.1.4 Franchisee alone exercises day-to-day control over the Franchised Business. The requirements and standards set forth in this Agreement and the Manual are to protect the Marks and System, not to control the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business.

18.2 Evidence of Relationship.

Franchisee will hold itself out to the public and its employees as an independent contractor of Franchisor by, without limitation, clearly identifying itself to third parties as a licensed, independently owned and operated entity with respect to the ownership and operation of the Franchised Business on all checks, stationery, purchase orders, receipts, marketing materials, envelopes, letterhead, business cards, invoices and other communications, electronic or otherwise, as well as on a sign, clearly visible to the public, posted on any vehicles owned or operated by Franchisee in connection with the Franchised Business.

18.3 Indemnification

Franchisee and each of the owners of any equity interest in Franchisee (the "Owners"), jointly and severally, will indemnify and defend Canine Dimensions Franchising, LLC (the "Indemnified Parties") against all Losses and Expenses arising from the operation or condition of any part of the Franchised Business or its site, the conduct of business, and any acts or omissions of Franchisee or its employees, agents, or contractors, including the collection or use of Customer Information; the infringement or alleged infringement by Franchisee or any Owners of any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right owned by third parties, unless arising from authorized use of the Marks in compliance with this Agreement; the violation or breach by Franchisee or any Owners of any applicable laws; Franchisee's failure to obtain and maintain required insurance coverage; libel, slander, or defamation of the Indemnified Parties, the System, or any other Franchisee by Franchisee or any Owners; the violation or breach by Franchisee or its Affiliates or Owners of any warranty, representation, agreement, or obligation in this Agreement or other agreements with the Indemnified Parties; acts, errors, or omissions of Franchisee, its Affiliates, Owners, and their respective owners, officers, employees, agents, and representatives in connection with the Franchised Business; any encumbrances, liens, assessments, levies, charges, demands for payment, taxes, or other liabilities imposed on Franchisor due to payments under this Agreement; and any claim that Franchisor and Franchisee are joint employers of Franchisee's employees or personnel.

• 18.3.1 Franchisee and Owners must give Franchisor immediate notice of any Action subject to indemnification. Franchisor may elect to control the defense and/or settlement of any such Action, without diminishing Franchisee's obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Parties.
• 18.3.2 Franchisor may consent to settlements or take remedial action to protect persons, property, or reputation if there are grounds to believe any acts or circumstances enumerated in this Section have occurred.
• 18.3.3 All Losses and Expenses incurred under this Section will be chargeable to and paid by Franchisee or Owners, regardless of any action or defense undertaken by Franchisor.
• 18.3.4 The Indemnified Parties do not assume liability for acts, errors, or omissions of those with whom Franchisee, its Affiliates, or Principals may contract. Franchisee and Principals will hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnified Parties from all Losses and Expenses arising from acts, errors, or omissions of Franchisee, its Affiliates, Principals, and third parties, including in the operation of motor vehicles,

security implementation, use of internet sites or intranet networks, and claims arising from this Agreement.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)