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Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

read the On-Line Information Access Agreement and I agree to the terms thereof: User #4: I have read the On-Line Information Access Agreement and I agree to the terms thereof: Community Community E-mail E-mail E-mail Completed Form to: charmon@epconcommunities.com or Fax to: (614) 761-2672 Your User Name(s) and Password(s) will be e-mailed to the listed e-mail address after receipt and acceptance by Epcon Communities. Intranet Address: www.epconconnect.com and/or epcon.smarteru.com

EXHIBIT K OF FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CON'T

Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC Non-Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement (Employee)

Welcome to Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC. Read all terms and conditions of this Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC ("Epcon Communities") Non-Disclosure and On-Line Information Access Agreement (this "Agreement") before signing. Complete the bottom section, have it signed by an authorized representative of the Franchisee, sign it and either e-mail, fax or mail it to Epcon Communities at the facsimile number or addresses at the end of this Agreement. Upon receipt and acceptance by Epcon Communities, Epcon Communities will contact you with your User Name and Password so you can access the Epcon Communities Intranet and/or the Epcon Learning Center.

The following items will describe the terms of service for the Epcon Communities services collectively known as the Epcon Communities Intranet. These services include a web site, online training modules, and a bulletin board service, as well as any services, which may be added from time to time. The purpose of the Epcon Communities Intranet is to facilitate communication between you and employees of other Epcon Communities franchisees, Epcon Communities employees and Epcon Communities departments. We at Epcon Communities believe that you will find the Epcon Communities Intranet to be both useful as a means for receiving technical information and assistance from Epcon Communities, and as a forum for discussion on a wide range of issues of interest to the Epcon Communities community as a whole. Because you, as an Epcon Communities Intranet User, will have the ability not only to access information on the Epcon Communities Intranet, but also the ability to contribute information by uploading information, and/or participating in real-time and other communications, you must agree to the following before you will be authorized to access the Epcon Communities Intranet:

    1. Limited License. The authorization to access and use the Epcon Communities Intranet that is granted to you in this Agreement is limited to your internal use in your ordinary course of business as an employee of a franchisee of Epcon Communities. This authorization is non-transferable and nonexclusive, is for your use only, and only in accordance with this Agreement and any Epcon Communities Intranet policies provided to you or available on-line from time to time.
    1. 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.
    1. Access and Security. As an authorized user ("User"), you must enter a valid User Name and Password ("Access Code") to access some of the Databases or access the Web Site's secure areas. Do not disclose your Access Code to anyone not authorized to act on your behalf. It is your responsibility to safeguard and protect your User's Access Code. You accept all responsibility for maintaining the security of your User's Access Codes and for all utilization of the Epcon Communities

Intranet via your User's Access Codes, with or without your knowledge or consent. Notify Epcon Communities immediately if you have lost your Access Codes or wish to terminate your User's User Name and Password or have these Access Code changed.

4) [Reserved].

    1. The Epcon Communities Intranet Purposes. The Epcon Communities Intranet is to be used to conduct work-related business or to exchange technical or analytical Epcon Communities related information. If you wish to express personal opinions, you must use a private ISP and a personal access account distinct from the Epcon Communities Intranet. Epcon Communities Intranet Users are expected to exercise reasonable judgment and discretion when using the Epcon Communities Intranet, particularly when uploading text or communicating with others. EPCON COMMUNITIES WILL NOT REVIEW OR EDIT BEFOREHAND ANY INFORMATION THAT AN EPCON COMMUNITIES INTRANET USER CHOOSES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EPCON COMMUNITIES INTRANET. However, the continued viability of the Epcon Communities Intranet depends upon the use of the Epcon Communities Intranet only for legitimate purposes. Epcon Communities Intranet Users are requested to report to Epcon Communities suspected illegal or improper uses of the Epcon Communities Intranet, such as for distribution of misappropriated software code or dissemination of other inappropriate information.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Epcon Communities utilizes an Intranet to facilitate communication between franchisees, their employees, Epcon Communities employees, and Epcon Communities departments. This Intranet includes a website, online training modules, and a bulletin board service, with the potential for additional services to be added over time.

To access secure areas of the Epcon Communities Intranet, users must enter a valid User Name and Password, referred to as an "Access Code." Franchisees are responsible for safeguarding these Access Codes and ensuring their security. They are also accountable for all activities conducted on the Intranet using their users' Access Codes, regardless of whether they are aware of such activities. Franchisees must promptly notify Epcon Communities if any Access Codes are lost or if they wish to terminate or change a user's access.

Epcon Communities does not review or edit information contributed by users to the Intranet beforehand. However, the Intranet is intended for legitimate purposes, such as work-related business and the exchange of technical information. Users are expected to exercise reasonable judgment and discretion when using the Intranet, and they are encouraged to report any suspected illegal or improper uses. Epcon Communities owns all data residing on the Intranet, and while they aim to facilitate open communication, users who wish to communicate confidential information are advised to use a different method. Epcon Communities retains the right to monitor, edit, or disclose information on the Intranet as necessary to comply with the law, enforce agreements, or protect its interests.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.