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What certification must a Deer Solution franchisee provide regarding their property and interests related to Anti-Terrorism Laws?

Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • (6) Franchisee shall comply with, and, cause Franchisee's Owners to comply with and/or to assist Franchisor, to the fullest extent possible, in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below). In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and each Owner certify, represent, and warrant that Franchisee's or any Owner's property or interests is not subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee and each Owner are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws. Franchisee further certifies that Franchisee and each Owner are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 (the Annex is available at http://www.treasury.gov) and will not become so listed, hire any person so listed, or have dealings with any person so listed. Franchisee agrees to immediately notify Franchisor if Franchisee or any Owner becomes so listed. "Anti-Terrorism Laws" refers to and means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing, or in any way relating to, terrorist acts and acts of war. If Franchisee, an Owner, or Franchisee's employees violate any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and/or become listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244, then Franchisor may terminate this Agreement immediately without prior notice to Franchisee.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must certify compliance with Anti-Terrorism Laws. Specifically, they must certify, represent, and warrant that their property or interests are not subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws. They must also certify that they are not in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Laws.

Furthermore, franchisees and owners must certify that they are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244, which is available at http://www.treasury.gov. They must also agree not to become listed, hire anyone listed, or have dealings with anyone listed on the Annex. Franchisees are required to immediately notify Deer Solution if they or any owner becomes listed.

"Anti-Terrorism Laws" are defined as Executive Order 13224, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists, and any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing or relating to terrorist acts and acts of war. Violation of these laws or being listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 can result in immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement by Deer Solution without prior notice.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.