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Besides the franchise agreement and its exhibits, are there any other agreements between Degree Wellness and the franchisee concerning the subject matter of the agreement?

Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Agreement.

    1. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument, and each counterpart shall be deemed an original.
    1. Opportunity to Seek Independent Advice. The Parties recognize that this Agreement is an important document that affects their legal rights. For this reason, the Parties may wish to seek independent legal advice before accepting the terms stated herein. The undersigned Parties acknowledge that they have had an opportunity to seek such independent legal advice. The Parties each acknowledge that such Party has read and understand the provisions contained herein and acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto affix their signatures and execute this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

DEGREE WELLNESS FRANCHISE, LLC A Delaware limited liability company Its: Its: OWNERS: ASSIGNEE: -and- , Individually and on behalf of any entities or persons that may own, operate or have an interest in the Franchise

EXHIBIT J

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS

(INCLUDING HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT)

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT

This Business Associate Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this [Date] by and between:

WELLNESS PROVIDER THERAPIES, P.A., a professional medical association ("Covered Entity"), with offices located at 7901 4th St N, Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 and [MSO], [Type of Corporation] ("Business Associate"). with offices located at FRANCHISEE ADDRESS.

(Covered Entity and Business Associate are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties.")

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Business Associate has been engaged to provide certain services to Covered Entity pursuant to a separate agreement (the "Services Agreement"), and, in connection with those services, Covered Entity may need to disclose to Business Associate, or Business Associate may need to create on Covered Entity's behalf, certain Protected Health Information (as defined below) that is subject to protection under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104- 191 ("HIPAA"), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111-005 ("HITECH Act"), and regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to implement certain privacy and security provisions of HIPAA (the "HIPAA Regulations"), codified at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the HIPAA Regulations, all business associates (as defined at 45 C.F.R. § 160.103), including Business Associate, of Covered Entity, as a condition of doing business with Covered Entity, must agree in writing to certain mandatory provisions regarding the privacy and security of PHI.

NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING, and the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, Covered Entity and Business Associate agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

    1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used, but not otherwise defined, in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in HIPAA, the HIPAA Regulations and the HITECH Act.
  • (a) "Breach" shall have the meaning given to such term in 45 C.F.R. § 164.402, and shall include the unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI which compromises the security or privacy of such information.

  • (b) "Data Aggregation" shall have the meaning given to such phrase under the Privacy Rule, including, but not limited to, 45 C.F.R. § 164.501.

  • (c) "Designated Record Set" means a group of records maintained by or for Covered Entity that may include (i) medical records and billing records about Individuals maintained by or for a covered healthcare provider, (ii)

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several supplemental agreements that a franchisee may enter into with Degree Wellness.

The FDD mentions a Development Agreement, which outlines the system for establishing and operating a Degree Wellness business, including procedures, specifications, and techniques. This agreement is subject to binding arbitration.

Additionally, there is a Business Associate Agreement, specifically a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, required due to the potential disclosure of Protected Health Information. This agreement is between Wellness Provider Therapies, P.A. (the Covered Entity) and the franchisee (Business Associate) and addresses privacy and security provisions as required by HIPAA regulations. The franchisee will also likely be party to a lease agreement for the premises of the Degree Wellness studio.

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.