Is an Epcon Communities franchisee allowed to transmit or post any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any applicable law or regulation on the Epcon Communities Intranet?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- g) transmit or post any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law or regulation, including, without limitation, the U.S.
Export Control laws and regulations;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly prohibited from transmitting or posting material on the Epcon Communities Intranet that encourages conduct that could be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or violate any applicable laws or regulations. This prohibition extends to local, state, national, and international laws, including U.S. Export Control laws and regulations.
This restriction is part of a broader set of rules governing user conduct on the Epcon Communities Intranet. Franchisees must abide by all applicable laws and regulations and comply with all policies and procedures established by Epcon Communities for the Intranet. The FDD outlines several other prohibited actions, such as attempting to modify or hack the website, accessing unauthorized areas, interfering with other users' enjoyment of the Intranet, and uploading files containing viruses or copyrighted material.
Epcon Communities reserves the right to investigate and take action against any actual or possible illegal or improper use of the Intranet, including deleting information and revoking a franchisee's authorization to use the Intranet. Failure to conform to these terms and conditions may result in immediate termination of access to the Intranet. This underscores the importance of franchisees understanding and adhering to these rules to maintain their access and good standing within the Epcon Communities franchise system.
These types of restrictions are common in franchise systems to protect the brand's reputation, ensure legal compliance, and maintain a safe and productive online environment for all users. Franchisees should carefully review all user conduct policies and seek clarification from Epcon Communities on any points that are unclear to avoid potential violations.