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The Franchisor is the proprietor of, and has developed, a distinctive business format, system, know-how, methods of operation, trade secrets and goodwill for the establishment and operation of businesses under the brand [Brand / Trade Mark] (collectively, the "Franchise System"), comprising [brief description of the system / business].","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2deec67a-2e0c-4e01-9f9e-b0046efba7cd","order":11,"text":"B. The Franchisor is the registered proprietor of, or the applicant for, and/or is otherwise entitled to use the trade marks, trade names, logos, service marks and other intellectual property associated with the brand [Brand / Trade Mark] (collectively, the "Marks").","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"023ac6ff-fdf8-417e-9d75-ea8cf2726111","order":12,"text":"C. The Franchisee, having conducted its own independent due diligence and being fully aware of the obligations, risks and commercial considerations involved, is desirous of obtaining, and the Franchisor is willing to grant, a franchise to establish and operate a franchised business under the Franchise System and the Marks, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"316e00fe-3fb7-4c69-993b-2e414af8276d","order":13,"text":"D. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is a contract of franchise and does not create any relationship of partnership, joint venture, principal and agent, or employer and employee between them.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"15","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"9a24ef6f-c8a2-49b8-97c5-2768af235db4","order":14,"text":"NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, representations and undertakings set out herein, and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2e46af7c-6f59-4d3a-9abb-e76c409770c8","order":15,"text":"ARTICLE 1 — DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"83e2e084-9a33-45f6-9157-4b36643a6fbc","order":16,"text":"In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: "Confidential Information" means all know-how, manuals, recipes, specifications, processes, customer data, pricing, business and marketing methods and any other information of a confidential nature relating to the Franchise System; "Franchised Business" means the business operated by the Franchisee under the Franchise System and the Marks pursuant to this Agreement; "Operations Manual" means the confidential manual (in any form) issued and amended by the Franchisor from time to time, setting out the standards, systems and procedures for operating the Franchised Business; and "Term" means the term of this Agreement as set out in the Article headed "Term and Renewal".","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b176aa5b-b190-4097-af19-816a6d030261","order":17,"text":"The headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation. Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa. References to a statute include any amendment or re-enactment thereof. The Operations Manual forms an integral part of this Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"29ac2ef3-6e1a-4cae-8e81-18a9edd1dfc9","order":18,"text":"ARTICLE 2 — GRANT OF FRANCHISE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"10931238-b68b-4add-ba92-d699ccadc021","order":19,"text":"Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Franchisor hereby grants to the Franchisee, and the Franchisee hereby accepts, the right and licence to establish and operate one Franchised Business under the brand [Brand / Trade Mark] at the approved premises situated at [Approved Outlet Address], [City] (the "Approved Location"), and to use the Marks and the Franchise System solely in connection therewith.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"e2d65f05-2d43-4545-8510-bef6d678cecc","order":20,"text":"The Franchisee shall not relocate the Franchised Business, nor operate it from any premises other than the Approved Location, without the prior written consent of the Franchisor.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"114fcb2f-9bb2-45fd-840c-cda3de50e316","order":21,"text":"The licence granted under this Agreement is personal to the Franchisee. The Franchisee acquires no right, title or interest in the Marks or the Franchise System save the limited right of use expressly granted herein.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"660b7253-25c8-42ea-afad-782599ee959d","order":22,"text":"The particulars of the Approved Location, the Territory, the fees and royalties, and the initial product and service specifications are more fully set out in the Schedules to this Agreement, which form an integral part hereof.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"49aecd54-7706-494e-b881-311e0db58ab1","order":23,"text":"ARTICLE 3 — PREMISES AND LEASE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"16d15b19-1c2c-46a2-9e57-4c83f905a90c","order":24,"text":"The Franchisee shall, at its own cost and responsibility, secure and maintain the Approved Location in a condition fit for the conduct of the Franchised Business and in conformity with the design, layout, signage and fit-out specifications prescribed by the Franchisor.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"f3e9e5d9-c682-4250-a84d-a67d87709a7a","order":25,"text":"Where the Approved Location is held by the Franchisee under a lease or leave-and-licence arrangement, the Franchisee shall ensure that the term of such lease or licence is co-terminous with or longer than the Term, that the documentation permits the conduct of the Franchised Business and the use of the Marks, and that it contains, to the extent the lessor agrees, a provision permitting assignment of the lease to the Franchisor or its nominee upon termination or expiry of this Agreement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"c18a9085-1386-442f-9cc8-54005a8928f2","value":"LEASED","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"e225eef2-1c0c-4166-b687-c23395feaa99","order":26,"text":"Where the Approved Location is owned by the Franchisee, the Franchisee shall, upon termination or expiry of this Agreement, permit the de-identification of the premises and shall not thereafter operate any competing business from such premises save as permitted by law.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"c18a9085-1386-442f-9cc8-54005a8928f2","value":"OWNED","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"b9ac739f-81a8-4cf0-bfbd-228b31830bf9","order":27,"text":"The Franchisee shall not encumber, charge or part with possession of the Approved Location in any manner that would prejudice the conduct of the Franchised Business, without the prior written consent of the Franchisor.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"f46bea36-d967-442b-850d-8cadc1b4a64e","order":28,"text":"ARTICLE 4 — TERM AND RENEWAL","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"83e21b71-8ad8-4125-9154-50bb5dcd35e5","order":29,"text":"This Agreement shall come into force on [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date") and shall, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, remain in force for a period of [Number] years from the Effective Date (the "Term").","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"c83523b6-3518-4869-8d8e-27e3c3874dc3","order":30,"text":"Upon expiry of the Term, the Franchisee may, provided it is not in breach of this Agreement and has given the Franchisor not less than ninety (90) days' prior written notice, apply for renewal for a further term of [Number] years, on the Franchisor's then-current standard terms, subject to execution of a fresh agreement and payment of the applicable renewal fee. Renewal shall be at the sole discretion of the Franchisor and shall not be presumed.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"5ac9e376-1f5c-46d7-8ddd-a0da9dc2a9a4","order":31,"text":"ARTICLE 5 — TERRITORY AND EXCLUSIVITY","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"55ab5777-4c52-4d97-b183-d6c54bfbc693","order":32,"text":"For the purposes of this Agreement, the "Territory" means [Description of the Territory].","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"3a5a4b07-54eb-4af0-ab8c-32f2b437c020","order":33,"text":"During the Term, the Franchisor grants the Franchisee the exclusive right to operate the Franchised Business within the Territory. The Franchisor shall not, during the Term and within the Territory, itself operate, nor grant to any third party the right to operate, a competing business under the Marks. This exclusivity is conditional upon the Franchisee remaining in full compliance with this Agreement, including the achievement of any minimum performance standards notified by the Franchisor.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"8cf0fb31-bfe5-44de-820d-39c4aa06ed31","value":"NONEXCL","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"2e452de0-2ab3-4992-85ab-97d8a3642aff","order":34,"text":"The rights granted to the Franchisee under this Agreement are non-exclusive. The Franchisor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to operate, and to authorise others to operate, Franchised Businesses and to sell goods and services under the Marks, whether within or outside the Territory, and through any channel including online and e-commerce platforms.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"8cf0fb31-bfe5-44de-820d-39c4aa06ed31","value":"EXCL","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"6464c0c9-46ef-42ae-ade8-4422162c94c0","order":35,"text":"In all cases, the Franchisor reserves to itself all rights not expressly granted to the Franchisee, including the right to sell goods and services bearing the Marks through alternative channels of distribution.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"48789690-3cf9-41ef-a236-536db9dc6a13","order":36,"text":"ARTICLE 6 — FRANCHISE FEE, SECURITY DEPOSIT AND TAXES","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"4f243d43-8417-4d13-8518-42cb07ffef53","order":37,"text":"In consideration of the grant of the franchise, the Franchisee shall pay to the Franchisor a non-refundable initial franchise fee of INR [Amount], payable in full upon execution of this Agreement. The initial franchise fee is consideration for the grant of the franchise rights and is not an advance against royalties or any other sums.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"5e51acc8-40f3-496a-80fb-815d1eacf788","order":38,"text":"The Franchisee shall, prior to commencement of the Franchised Business, deposit with the Franchisor an interest-free, refundable security deposit of INR [Amount] as security for the due performance of its obligations. The Franchisor may appropriate from the security deposit any amounts due and unpaid by the Franchisee; the balance, if any, shall be refunded within sixty (60) days of termination or expiry, after adjustment of all outstanding dues.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"951df3f3-25ad-4970-836b-289fbaa56741","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"5f42be8f-cfe8-4e54-a050-a3d3a3a88d0d","order":39,"text":"All fees, royalties and other sums payable under this Agreement are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and any other applicable taxes, duties or levies, which shall be borne and paid additionally by the Franchisee. The Franchisee shall be responsible for deduction of tax at source where applicable and shall furnish the relevant certificates to the Franchisor in a timely manner.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2ec680d8-c50c-4fb7-822a-ac735b074a87","order":40,"text":"Where any payment under this Agreement is to be remitted to the Franchisor or its affiliate outside India, such remittance shall be made in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the regulations made thereunder, including those governing royalty and franchise-fee payments. The Franchisee shall obtain all approvals and make all filings required for such remittance and shall furnish the Franchisor with the relevant bank and regulatory documentation. The Parties acknowledge that all consideration payable hereunder has been determined on an arm's-length basis.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"42c76565-d2f4-4ee9-869e-2623072b8a7d","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"2fb58a0c-30be-4cc9-8be4-ae03813202c6","order":41,"text":"ARTICLE 7 — ROYALTIES AND REPORTING","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"2f0f4260-70ee-495a-915b-d6022ebca071","order":42,"text":"The Franchisee shall pay to the Franchisor a continuing royalty equal to [Percentage]% of the Gross Sales of the Franchised Business. For this purpose, "Gross Sales" means the total revenue from all sales of goods and services at or from the Franchised Business, excluding only GST actually collected and remitted, and bona fide refunds to customers.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"479d966b-4256-456b-a29e-684213deb094","order":43,"text":"Royalties shall be calculated on a monthly basis and shall be paid, together with a sales report in the format prescribed by the Franchisor, on or before day [Day] of the month following the month to which they relate.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"1cb4b782-1af4-4a17-8802-f8edd93c8801","order":44,"text":"The Franchisee shall maintain true, complete and up-to-date books of account and records in accordance with applicable law and the Operations Manual, and shall permit the Franchisor or its authorised representatives, on reasonable notice, to inspect, audit and take copies of the same. If any audit reveals an understatement of Gross Sales exceeding two per cent (2%), the Franchisee shall, without prejudice to any other remedy, bear the cost of the audit and pay the shortfall together with interest at the rate set out in the Article headed "Interest on Late Payment".","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"88208527-4d45-474a-9581-5806c1b9b2fc","order":45,"text":"ARTICLE 8 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENT","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"7dca9d58-cbb0-48bc-ac56-b2d4c44d41ba","order":46,"text":"Without prejudice to any other right or remedy, any sum not paid by the Franchisee on its due date shall carry interest at the rate of eighteen per cent (18%) per annum, or such other rate as may be notified by the Franchisor, calculated from the due date until the date of actual payment, both days inclusive.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"4e206366-ddd4-4352-9247-6e87e5a0314f","order":47,"text":"ARTICLE 9 — ADVERTISING AND MARKETING","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"60753d56-8b61-41b5-b23d-2987a2422d31","order":48,"text":"The Franchisor may establish and administer a common advertising and marketing fund for the benefit of the Franchise System. The Franchisee shall contribute to such fund an amount equal to [Percentage]% of its monthly Gross Sales, payable together with the royalty. Contributions to the fund shall be applied by the Franchisor towards advertising, promotion, public relations and brand development, in such manner as the Franchisor in its discretion considers beneficial to the Franchise System; the Franchisor does not warrant that any particular amount will be spent within the Territory.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"b979fb3d-02d3-404f-888b-72b784bd2211","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"f319bf8d-621d-4246-9de8-5440f8554be0","order":49,"text":"The Franchisee shall, in addition, conduct local advertising and promotion of the Franchised Business at its own cost, spending not less than INR [Amount] per annum, provided that all advertising, promotional and marketing material shall conform to the standards of the Franchisor and shall not be published or used without the Franchisor's prior written approval.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"617b4a8a-d09f-4c5d-8672-81063bf5aad0","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"582af66c-62c9-4193-8bae-1dd44260995e","order":50,"text":"The Franchisee shall not use the Marks, or any advertising or promotional material bearing the Marks, in any manner not approved by the Franchisor, and shall comply with all applicable advertising laws and codes, including the guidelines of the Advertising Standards Council of India.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"cc89df16-c4c0-4312-bdcf-92b62419a3a3","order":51,"text":"ARTICLE 10 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USE OF THE MARKS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"2e2e12e9-5205-42b4-b33b-e162944abe9d","order":52,"text":"The Franchisee acknowledges that the Marks and all goodwill associated therewith are the exclusive property of the Franchisor, that all use of the Marks by the Franchisee shall enure solely to the benefit of the Franchisor, and that the Franchisee shall acquire no right, title or interest in the Marks other than the limited licence granted under this Agreement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"98bb8dd6-e99d-468e-a9f1-395f68bf2101","order":53,"text":"The Franchisee shall use the Marks strictly in the form and manner prescribed by the Franchisor, shall display such notices of registration and ownership as the Franchisor may require, and shall not use the Marks as part of its corporate or trade name, domain name, or social media handle without the prior written consent of the Franchisor.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"5a533af4-7463-40bb-a79e-929ac2f867ae","order":54,"text":"The Franchisee shall not, during or after the Term, directly or indirectly register, apply to register, use or contest the validity of the Marks or any mark, name, logo or domain name confusingly or deceptively similar thereto. The Franchisee shall promptly notify the Franchisor of any infringement, passing off or unauthorised use of the Marks of which it becomes aware, and shall, at the Franchisor's cost, render all reasonable assistance in any proceedings the Franchisor may take. The conduct and control of any such proceedings shall vest solely in the Franchisor.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ad1a4ee8-4203-454f-b64f-132e67792529","order":55,"text":"The Parties acknowledge that the licence to use the Marks is granted on the condition that the Franchisee maintains the quality standards prescribed by the Franchisor. The Franchisor shall exercise quality control over the goods and services offered under the Marks, including by way of inspection, audit and approval, so as to preserve the distinctiveness and validity of the Marks. The Franchisee shall, if and to the extent required by the Franchisor, be recorded as a registered or permitted user of the Marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and shall execute all documents and render all assistance necessary for such recordal at the Franchisor's cost.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"f37c5750-0fad-4207-978f-0b6c8d661fee","order":56,"text":"ARTICLE 11 — OPERATIONAL STANDARDS AND THE OPERATIONS MANUAL","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"1d5bb309-b374-455f-94a7-e4f8e05e063f","order":57,"text":"The Franchisee shall establish, equip, fit out and operate the Franchised Business strictly in accordance with the Franchise System, the Operations Manual and all reasonable directions issued by the Franchisor from time to time, so as to maintain the uniformity, quality and reputation of the Franchise System.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"3126ff82-d8d5-4c83-8604-33f43256174e","order":58,"text":"Without limitation, the Franchisee shall: (a) use only such products, ingredients, equipment, signage, packaging and supplies as conform to the Franchisor's specifications and, where required, are sourced from the Franchisor or its approved suppliers; (b) maintain the premises, equipment and inventory in a clean, safe and sanitary condition; (c) offer for sale only such goods and services as are authorised by the Franchisor; (d) adhere to the pricing, presentation and service standards prescribed by the Franchisor, it being clarified that recommended prices are not binding and the Franchisee remains free to determine its own resale prices; and (e) operate during such business hours as may be prescribed.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"8ce04ff2-44d8-4625-966b-e0fa32e18c8a","order":59,"text":"The Franchisor or its representatives shall be entitled to inspect the Franchised Business at any reasonable time, with or without notice, to ascertain compliance with the standards of the Franchise System. 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To the extent any restriction is held by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 or otherwise, it shall be severed and the remaining restrictions shall continue in full force.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"0d851435-a27f-4e7e-be5a-39b02543de59","order":77,"text":"ARTICLE 17 — INDEMNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"de86b6d4-d88c-4ade-9a89-89ee129416d7","order":78,"text":"The Franchisee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Franchisor, its directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising out of or in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business, any breach of this Agreement by the Franchisee, any act, omission or negligence of the Franchisee or its personnel, or any non-compliance by the Franchisee with applicable law.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"804e9975-e4aa-4f8f-aa23-66418fcd223d","order":79,"text":"Save in respect of liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Franchisor shall not be liable to the Franchisee for any indirect, special or consequential loss, or for any loss of profit, revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings. 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This guarantee is a continuing guarantee, shall remain in full force until all obligations of the Franchisee have been fully discharged, and shall not be affected by any forbearance, waiver, time granted, or variation of this Agreement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"1636ac52-4dd7-4dbf-92eb-21e63decdcfb","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="},{"field":"e8d70b53-5825-4f09-a6e6-d8abca9fef80","value":"IND","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"a11e3b4c-d874-44f4-9858-a6d6536b29f4","order":90,"text":"The Guarantor agrees that the Franchisor may proceed against the Guarantor as a primary obligor without first proceeding against the Franchisee, and that the liability of the Guarantor shall be joint and several with that of the Franchisee.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"1636ac52-4dd7-4dbf-92eb-21e63decdcfb","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="},{"field":"e8d70b53-5825-4f09-a6e6-d8abca9fef80","value":"IND","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"af3632dd-ee26-4258-9351-47a26c0a845d","order":91,"text":"No personal guarantee is furnished under this Agreement; the obligations of the Franchisee shall be those of the Franchisee entity alone.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"e8d70b53-5825-4f09-a6e6-d8abca9fef80","value":"CO","type":"add","operator":"="},{"field":"1636ac52-4dd7-4dbf-92eb-21e63decdcfb","value":"1","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"3cd53d62-1bee-4905-ad66-3efed49dae9e","order":92,"text":"ARTICLE 22 — ANTI-BRIBERY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"be87c3e3-a728-4438-a1d8-79b72152b5ff","order":93,"text":"Each Party shall comply with all applicable laws relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption, including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, give, solicit or accept any bribe, illegal gratification or improper advantage in connection with this Agreement or the Franchised Business.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"6e3c6e69-c726-42b0-a966-e56e1ef766da","order":94,"text":"The Franchisee shall conduct the Franchised Business in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those relating to consumer protection, competition, taxation, labour, environment, and health and safety, and shall maintain accurate books and records in respect thereof. 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