To what extent must a Cicis franchisee assist Cicis in complying with Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will comply with and/or assist us to the fullest extent possible in our efforts to comply with the Anti-Terrorism Laws and, in connection with such compliance, you represent and warrant that none of your property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that you and your Owners are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
You specifically acknowledge and agree that your indemnification responsibilities as provided in Section 14. of this Agreement pertain to your obligations under this Section 5.H.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must assist Cicis to the fullest extent possible in complying with Anti-Terrorism Laws. As part of this compliance, the franchisee must certify that neither they, nor their owners, employees, or anyone associated with them is listed in connection with any Anti-Terrorism Law, and they will not hire or have any dealings with a person so listed.
The franchisee must also certify that they have no knowledge or information that, if generally known, would result in them or their owners, employees, or anyone associated with them being so listed. Furthermore, the franchisee warrants that none of their property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they and their Owners are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
The agreement also contains a Prohibited Parties Clause, where the franchisee acknowledges that Cicis is subject to U.S. laws that prohibit or restrict transactions with certain parties. The franchisee represents that neither they nor any of their employees, agents, or representatives are listed on the U.S. Treasury Department's List of Specially Designated Nationals, the U.S. Commerce Department's Denied Persons List, Unverified List, Entity List, or General Orders, the U.S. State Department's Debarred List or Nonproliferation Sanctions, or the Annex to U.S. Executive Order 13224. The franchisee also warrants compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws and regulations, ensuring that any funds provided to Cicis were legally obtained.
These stipulations highlight the importance Cicis places on adhering to Anti-Terrorism Laws and ensuring that its franchisees also comply. Franchisees are also responsible for indemnifying Cicis for any failures to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws.