Which section of the Deer Solution Franchise Agreement is deleted by this amendment?

According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Maryland Franchise Agreement Amendment includes the deletion of a specific section. Specifically, Section 18.Q. of the Franchise Agreement is deleted by this amendment. This change is part of a broader set of amendments made to ensure compliance with Maryland's franchise laws.

For a prospective Deer Solution franchisee in Maryland, this means that Section 18.Q. of the standard franchise agreement will not apply to their franchise agreement. It is important for the franchisee to understand what Section 18.Q. covers in the original agreement to fully grasp the implications of its deletion. This could relate to dispute resolution, choice of law, or other key contractual terms.

It is also important to note that each provision of the Maryland amendment is effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law are met independently, without relying on the amendment itself. This implies that the amendment's provisions are contingent on compliance with Maryland law, ensuring that franchisees' rights are protected under state regulations.