Does the definition of 'Applicable Law' for Delta Hotels By Marriott include rules?
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 Delta Hotels By Marriott's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Applicable Law" does include rules. The document defines "Applicable Law" broadly to ensure franchisees understand their comprehensive legal obligations.
Specifically, the definition encompasses national, federal, regional, state, and local laws, codes, rules, ordinances, and regulations. It also includes other enactments, orders, or judgments from governmental, quasi-governmental, or judicial authorities, as well as administrative agencies. This broad definition applies to any entity with jurisdiction over the Hotel, the franchisee, any guarantor, or Delta Hotels By Marriott in its capacity as a licensor.
The definition extends to matters that are the subject of the franchise agreement, including data protection and privacy laws. It also covers laws prohibiting unfair, fraudulent, or corrupt business practices, including those related to money laundering or terrorist financing. This ensures that Delta Hotels By Marriott franchisees must adhere to a wide array of legal and regulatory requirements at all levels.