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A. Applicant represents that the information provided in and with this application is true, correct, complete and current as of the date of this application. Applicant agrees to notify Sit Means Sit promptly of any changes to the information contained in this application.

B. Sit Means Sit reserves the right to contact individuals or entities to confirm information provided in connection with this application and obtain additional information, which Sit Means Sit believes is necessary for the proper consideration of this application. The undersigned applicant authorize Sit Means Sit to review, make notes of, copy, request and obtain any civil, criminal, financial, credit and business records and information pertaining to the undersigned for the purposes described above. The undersigned waives, releases and forever discharges Sit Means Sit and its affiliates from any claim or other liability, of whatever nature or cause, arising from or out of or in any manner related to the review and copying of records and the confirming and obtaining of information described in this application. Applicant agrees to execute, at Sit Means Sit’s request, any bank, financial or credit institution authorizations permitting Sit Means Sit to obtain additional financial information from such institutions to corroborate information provided in this application.

C. If Sit Means Sit approves this application, Sit Means Sit will offer Applicant a license to operate a Sit Means Sit Branch at the proposed Trade Area by delivering its then-current form of standard franchise agreement, together with all standard ancillary documents that it then uses in granting franchises for the operation of a Sit Means Sit Branch in the state in which the proposed Trade Area is located.

D. Sit Means Sit reserves the right to approve or disapprove this application for any reason, and in the event that Sit Means Sit disproves this application, it shall have no liability to the undersigned. If this application is rejected, Applicant agrees that Sit Means Sit has granted no rights whatsoever to the Applicant with respect to the proposed Trade Area.

E. In making this application, Applicant has not relied upon any representations, inducements, promises, agreements or undertakings, or other representations, written expressed or implied made by Sit Means Sit or any person acting on its behalf, other than those set forth herein. Applicant acknowledges that it has not received or relied upon any information from Sit Means Sit or any of its representatives as to the potential volume, profits or success of the proposed
Trade Area.

F. Applicant expressly recognizes that investment in the dog training business involves business risks making the success of the franchisee’s venture largely dependent upon the business abilities of the franchisee and its staff. Applicant expressly acknowledges that they have conducted an independent investigation of the contemplated dog training business.

G. Acceptance of this application is subject to the written approval of Sit Means Sit and all representations, warranties and agreements of Applicant contained in this application shall survive delivery by Sit Means Sit of any commitment letter and/or franchise agreement.