In the context of the Maryland Rider for Care Plus Medical Ucc, what is the 'Agreement' referring to?
Care_Plus_Medical_Ucc Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
MARYLAND RIDER TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
("Franchisee"). This Rider amends the Franchise and Multi-Unit Development Agreement dated (the "Agreement"), between Care Plus Medical UCC, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company ("Care Plus Medical UCC") and, a 1. Definitions. Disclosure Law, Business Regulation Article, §14-206, Annotated Code of Maryland. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Rider have the meanings given in the Agreement. The "Maryland Franchise Law" means the Maryland Franchise Registration and 2. Releases, Estoppels and Waivers of Liability. All representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to a release, estoppel or waiver of liability are not intended to nor shall they act as a release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Law. 3. which provides for a period of Statute of Limitations. Any provision of the Agreement limitations for causes of action shall not apply to causes of action under the Maryland Franchise an action under such law within three years after the grant of the franchise. Law, Business Regulation Article, §14-227, Annotated Code of Maryland. Franchisee must bring 4. Jurisdiction. Franchisee does not waive its right to file a lawsuit alleging a cause of action Maryland. arising under the Maryland Franchise Law in any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of 5. Effective Date. This Rider is effective as of the Effective Date.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 41)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Care Plus Medical Ucc's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Agreement' referenced in the Maryland Rider pertains to the Franchise and Multi-Unit Development Agreement. The rider explicitly states that it amends this agreement, indicating that the terms and conditions outlined in the original agreement are subject to modifications and clarifications within the context of Maryland's specific legal requirements.
The Maryland Rider serves to adapt the standard Franchise and Multi-Unit Development Agreement to comply with Maryland's franchise laws. This ensures that franchisees operating in Maryland receive the protections and rights mandated by the state, particularly concerning aspects such as liability waivers, statutes of limitations, and jurisdictional matters.
For a prospective Care Plus Medical Ucc franchisee in Maryland, this means that the original franchise agreement is supplemented by the rider to align with local regulations. It is crucial to carefully review both documents to understand the complete scope of their rights and obligations, as the rider may introduce exceptions or modifications to the standard terms. This ensures compliance with Maryland law and provides clarity on how specific clauses of the franchise agreement are interpreted and enforced within the state.