What law governs the Closet Storage Concepts Franchise Agreement in Illinois?

The following items must be included within the Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement and shall replace any conflicting language that is in the Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement, to the extent applicable:

• 1. Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
• 1. In conformance with Section 4 of the lllinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of lllinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
• 1. Franchisees' rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the lllinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
• 1. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the llinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
• 1. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment 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 any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–238)