Article l9. GOVERNING LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES
19.1 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Oregon however, if this agreement concerns a franchisee located in a state other than such state and the laws of that state require terms other than those or in addition to those contained herein, then this agreement shall be deemed modified so as to comply with the appropriate laws of such state, but only to the extent nec essary to prevent the invalidity of this agreement or any provision hereof; the imposition of fines or penalties, or the creation of civil or criminal liability on account thereof. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any provision of law which renders any provision of this Agreement prohibited or unenforceable in any respect.