According to the FDD, what intranet addresses are associated with Epcon Communities?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions shall apply:
- a) Epcon Communities means Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company.
- b) Web Site. The Web Site means all information, content, concepts, program interfaces, structures, functionality, computer code, published materials, electronic documents, video, graphics and other information and technology in Epcon Communities' World Wide Web Site located at www.epconconnect.com and/or at epcon.smarteru.com.
- c) Databases. The Databases include all information accessible from Epcon Communities through the Web Site, which may include, but is not limited to, technical and other specifications, sales, marketing and training materials, online training modules and related documents, online libraries of manuals, articles and sample documents, pricing, advice, and other data and information. All data and information available in the Databases is proprietary, confidential and the sole property of Epcon Communities (or of third parties licensing such information to Epcon Communities) and contain copyrighted and patented material.
- d) The Epcon Communities Intranet means, collectively, the Web Site and related services accessed through the Web Site, including its Databases and a bulletin board service, as well as any other services which may be added from time to time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the brand utilizes two intranet addresses. These addresses are components of the Epcon Communities Intranet, which encompasses the website and its related services, including databases and bulletin boards. The intranet is intended for work-related business and the exchange of technical information.
The specific intranet addresses for Epcon Communities are www.epconconnect.com and epcon.smarteru.com. Franchisees are granted limited, non-transferable, and non-exclusive access to the Epcon Communities Intranet for internal business purposes. Access requires a valid username and password, and franchisees are responsible for maintaining the security of these access codes.
Epcon Communities retains the right to modify or terminate the intranet, including its services and databases. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining the necessary equipment and internet service to access the intranet. The FDD stipulates that Epcon Communities will not review or edit information that a user contributes to the intranet. Franchisees should be aware that any information uploaded to the intranet is considered non-confidential.