Does the definition of 'Applicable Law' for Delta Hotels By Marriott include regulations?
Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Applicable Law" means applicable national, federal, regional, state or local laws, codes, rules, ordinances, regulations, or other enactments, orders or judgments of any governmental, quasi-governmental or judicial authority, or administrative agency having jurisdiction over the Hotel, Franchisee, any Guarantor, Franchisor in its capacity as licensor under this Agreement or any of the Marriott Agreements, or the matters that are the subject of this Agreement, including any applicable data protection or privacy laws or any of the above that prohibit unfair, fraudulent or corrupt business practices and related activities, including any such actions or inactions that would constitute a violation of money laundering or terrorist financing laws and regulations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Delta Hotels By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Applicable Law" explicitly includes regulations. The document defines "Applicable Law" as encompassing a broad range of legal mandates. This includes national, federal, regional, state, and local laws, codes, rules, ordinances, regulations, or other enactments. It also covers orders or judgments from governmental, quasi-governmental, or judicial authorities, as well as administrative agencies that have jurisdiction over the Hotel, the franchisee, any guarantor, the franchisor in its capacity as licensor, or any of the Marriott Agreements.
This definition extends to matters that are the subject of the Franchise Agreement. It specifically includes any applicable data protection or privacy laws, as well as laws prohibiting unfair, fraudulent, or corrupt business practices. This also includes actions or inactions that would violate money laundering or terrorist financing laws and regulations.
For a prospective Delta Hotels By Marriott franchisee, this comprehensive definition means they must adhere to a wide array of legal and regulatory requirements at all levels of government. This includes everything from data protection and privacy to ethical business conduct and financial compliance. Franchisees need to ensure their hotel operations fully comply with all these applicable laws to avoid potential legal issues and maintain a good standing with both the franchisor and regulatory bodies.