Where can I find the list of copyrights for Epcon Communities, as referenced in the FDD?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You further acknowledge that Epcon Communities is the sole owner of the copyrights in all architectural works, technical drawings, and other copyrighted works provided to Epcon Communities franchisee pursuant to the Franchise Agreement with Epcon Communities (and/or Sublicensee pursuant to the Sublicense Agreement) as well as all "derivative works" (as that term is used in the Copyright Act). You also understand, acknowledge, and agree that neither the Franchise Agreement, the Sublicense Agreement, or this Agreement, create any implied license to use, copy, distribute, or create derivative works from any copyrighted work owned by Epcon Communities and that the only licenses to do so are those may be expressly set forth in those agreements.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific list of copyrights is not explicitly provided within the excerpts. However, Item 23 discusses copyrights related to architectural works, technical drawings, and other copyrighted works provided to the franchisee, as well as derivative works. It emphasizes that Epcon Communities retains sole ownership of these copyrights.
The FDD states that no implied license is granted to franchisees to use, copy, distribute, or create derivative works from any copyrighted work owned by Epcon Communities. Any licenses must be expressly set forth in the Franchise Agreement or Sublicense Agreement. Franchisees are prohibited from building, licensing, transferring, reproducing, or duplicating Epcon Communities' works or any derivatives, except as explicitly allowed in the agreement.
Furthermore, the FDD highlights that content on the Epcon Communities Intranet, including text, logos, software, music, sound, photographs, video, and graphics, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Franchisees are permitted to use this content only as expressly authorized by Epcon Communities and may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without authorization. A prospective franchisee should ask Epcon Communities for a comprehensive list of all copyrighted materials and the specific terms governing their use to ensure compliance and avoid potential infringement issues.