What state is specifically mentioned as relevant to this rider for Cicis franchisees?

ion with the franchise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider to be effective as of the effective date of the Area Development Agreement.

ON SMILE LLC, DEVELOPER: a Delaware limited liability company [Name] Title: Date:

RIDER TO THE ON SMILE LLC AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MARYLAND

THIS RIDER is made and entered into by and between ON SMILE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal business address at 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, TX 75240 ("we," "us," or "our"), and , whose principal business address is ("you" or "your"). 1. BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Area Development Agreement dated, 20 (the "Area Development Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Rider. This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Area Development Agreement. This Rider supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Area Development Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Rider have the meanings as defined in the Area Development Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) you are a resident of the State of Maryland; or (b) the Cicis Buffet Restaurants or Cicis To Go Restaurants that you develop under your Area Development Agreement are or will be operated in the State of Maryland; or (c) the offer to sell is made in the State of Maryland; or (d) the offer to buy is accepted in the State of Maryland.

• 1. No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of: (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
• 1. RELEASES. The following is added to the end of Section 5.C.5 ("Conditions for Approval of Transfer") of the Area Development Agreement:

However, any release required as a condition of assignment/transfer will not apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.

1. INSOLVENCY. The following language is added to the end of Section 6.B.5 ("Termination of Agreement – By Us") of the Area Development Agreement:

This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. Sections 101 et seq.).

1. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. The following language is added to the end of Section 9.A. ("Jurisdiction and Venue") of the Area Development Agreement:

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may bring an action in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.

1. LIMITATION OF CLAIMS. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 9.F. ("Limitation of Claims") of the Area Development Agreement:

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may bring any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law within 3 years after we grant you the franchise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider to be effective as of the effective date of the Area Development Agreement.

Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)