What law governs the Kidokinetics Franchise Agreement?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- c. This Agreement will be governed by, construed, and enforced under the laws of Florida, and the courts in that state shall have jurisdiction over any legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Kidokinetics Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement is governed by Florida law. Specifically, the agreement will be construed and enforced under the laws of Florida, and any legal proceedings arising from the agreement will be under the jurisdiction of the courts in Florida. This means that any disputes or legal matters related to the franchise agreement will be subject to Florida's legal system.
This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements. It establishes which state's laws will be used to interpret the contract and where legal proceedings must take place. For a prospective Kidokinetics franchisee, this means that if a legal dispute arises with Kidokinetics, they may need to engage legal counsel familiar with Florida law and potentially travel to Florida for court proceedings.
It is important for potential franchisees to understand which state's laws govern the agreement, as laws vary from state to state. This clause ensures that Kidokinetics and its franchisees operate under a consistent legal framework. Franchisees should consider the implications of this clause, especially if they are located outside of Florida, as it may add complexity and expense to any legal disputes.