Does the Gokhale Method agreement require the franchisee to represent that they are not controlled by a person designated under the Executive Order?

According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees acknowledge that under applicable U.S. law, including Executive Order 13224, Gokhale Method is prohibited from engaging in any transaction with any person engaged in acts of terrorism, as defined in the Executive Order, or with a person aiding any person engaged in acts of terrorism.

This means that Gokhale Method franchisees must comply with anti-terrorism laws and cannot engage in transactions with individuals or entities involved in terrorism. This requirement is in place to ensure that Gokhale Method complies with U.S. law and does not support or facilitate terrorist activities.

Prospective franchisees should understand the implications of this compliance requirement and ensure that they are not in violation of any anti-terrorism laws. This may involve conducting due diligence on their business partners and customers to ensure that they are not associated with terrorism. Failure to comply with these laws could result in legal consequences for both the franchisee and Gokhale Method.