What state's law governs claims related to the Deka Lash agreement?

According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, the validity, construction, and performance of the Telephone Number & Internet Assignment Agreement is governed by the laws of the state in which Deka Lash is located, which is currently Utah. This means that any legal disputes or interpretations regarding this specific agreement will be subject to Utah law.

However, the FDD also includes addenda for franchisees in Illinois and North Dakota, which specify that the laws of those respective states govern the agreements for franchisees operating in those states. For Illinois franchisees, Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties. For North Dakota franchisees, North Dakota law governs any cause of action arising out of the Area Development Agreement.

Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review the governing law provisions in their specific franchise agreement and any state-specific addenda to understand which state's laws will apply to their agreement with Deka Lash. This is particularly important because laws vary from state to state, and the applicable law can significantly impact a franchisee's rights and obligations.