Where is dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation addressed in The Standardx franchise and related agreements?

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|    | Provision                                                                          | Section in franchise or other agreement                                                                   | Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| n. | Franchisor's right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business | 1.5 and Exhibit C of Franchise Agreement | We only have right of first offer on transfers of the Hotel or a Controlling Ownership Interest in you if we and you sign Exhibit C. We will require Exhibit C only for certain markets that we determine are strategic to us. |
| o. | Franchisor's option to purchase franchisee's business | Not applicable | Not applicable. |
| p. | Death or disability of franchisee | 12.7 of Franchise Agreement | Upon death or incompetence of owner of a Controlling Ownership Interest in you or your controlling owner, representative must transfer to approved transferee within 6 months. |
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | 4.2, 4.10 and 4.11 of Franchise Agreement | No covenant not to compete, but neither you nor Hotel management company may be a Competing Brand Owner. |
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Not applicable | Not applicable. |
| s. | Modification of the agreement | 18.5 of Franchise Agreement; 15 of Central Services Agreement | Only writing signed by duly-authorized officers may modify agreement, but we may change Hotel System, System Standards, System Services, and services (and related prices) provided under the schedules to the Central Services Agreement. |
| t. | Integration/merger clause | 18.5 of Franchise Agreement; 8(f) of Confidentiality Agreement; 14 of Central Services Agreement | Only terms of Franchise Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement and Central Services Agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises made outside of the disclosure document and those agreements may not be enforceable. |
| u. | Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | 14.1 of Franchise Agreement; 11 of Central Services Agreement | We and you must arbitrate all disputes at a location the arbitrator chooses within 10 miles of our then current principal business address (currently Chicago, Illinois). |
| v. | Choice of forum | 14.3 of Franchise Agreement; 11 of Central Services Agreement | Subject to arbitration obligation and state law, litigation generally must be in our home state (currently Illinois).

Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 75–81)

Where is dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation addressed in The Standardx franchise and related agreements?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

	Provision	Section in franchise or other agreement	Summary
n.	Franchisor's right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business	1.5 and Exhibit C of Franchise Agreement	We only have right of first offer on transfers of the Hotel or a Controlling Ownership Interest in you if we and you sign Exhibit C. We will require Exhibit C only for certain markets that we determine are strategic to us.
o.	Franchisor's option to purchase franchisee's business	Not applicable	Not applicable.
p.	Death or disability of franchisee	12.7 of Franchise Agreement	Upon death or incompetence of owner of a Controlling Ownership Interest in you or your controlling owner, representative must transfer to approved transferee within 6 months.
q.	Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise	4.2, 4.10 and 4.11 of Franchise Agreement	No covenant not to compete, but neither you nor Hotel management company may be a Competing Brand Owner.
r.	Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires	Not applicable	Not applicable.
s.	Modification of the agreement	18.5 of Franchise Agreement; 15 of Central Services Agreement	Only writing signed by duly-authorized officers may modify agreement, but we may change Hotel System, System Standards, System Services, and services (and related prices) provided under the schedules to the Central Services Agreement.
t.	Integration/merger clause	18.5 of Franchise Agreement; 8(f) of Confidentiality Agreement; 14 of Central Services Agreement	Only terms of Franchise Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement and Central Services Agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises made outside of the disclosure document and those agreements may not be enforceable.
u.	Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation	14.1 of Franchise Agreement; 11 of Central Services Agreement	We and you must arbitrate all disputes at a location the arbitrator chooses within 10 miles of our then current principal business address (currently Chicago, Illinois).
v.	Choice of forum	14.3 of Franchise Agreement; 11 of Central Services Agreement	Subject to arbitration obligation and state law, litigation generally must be in our home state (currently Illinois).