What happens if a provision of the Dermani Medspa agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable?

According to Dermani Medspa's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a court deems any provision of the agreement invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will still be effective. The specific clause that was found invalid or unenforceable will be revised or interpreted to the extent the law allows. The goal is to uphold the validity and enforceability of the agreement while maintaining the original intent of both parties. This clause ensures that as much of the original agreement as possible remains in effect.

This "severability" clause is a fairly standard provision in franchise agreements. It protects the overall contract from being completely invalidated by a single problematic term. Without such a clause, a court ruling against one provision could potentially nullify the entire agreement, which would create significant legal and operational uncertainty for both Dermani Medspa and the franchisee.

However, prospective franchisees should be aware that the revision or interpretation of the invalid provision will be "to the extent permitted by law." This means that the change may not fully reflect the franchisee's or franchisor's preferred outcome, as it must comply with legal requirements. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to understand the potential implications of this clause and how it might affect their rights and obligations under the agreement.