According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, under the "Force Majeure" clause, a party, referred to as the "Affected Party", is not held responsible for any delay or failure to fulfill their obligations under the agreement, except for the obligation to pay money, if such delay or failure is caused by specific events. These events include:

1. Acts of God:
2. War, terrorism, riot, insurrection, vandalism, or sabotage:
3. Strike, lockout, ban, limitation of work, or other industrial disturbance:
4. Law, rule, or regulation of any government or governmental agency and executive or administrative order or act of general or particular application.

In such cases, the Affected Party must promptly notify the other party about the anticipated delay or failure due to the event. The performance of the Affected Party's obligation, excluding the payment of money, is then suspended for the duration of the delay caused by the event. This clause provides a degree of protection for both Chatime and its franchisees from unforeseen circumstances that are beyond their control, allowing for temporary suspension of contractual obligations without penalty, except for monetary payments.