A condition, stipulation, or provision requiring a franchisee to waive compliance with, or relieving a person of, a duty of liability imposed by or a right provided by this act or a rule or order under this act is void. An acknowledgement provision, disclaimer or integration clause, or a provision having a similar effect in a franchise agreement, does not negate or act to remove from judicial review any statement, misrepresentations, or action that would violate this act or a rule or order under this act. This section shall not affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil lawsuits arising or brought under this act. History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 395, § 2.
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