What is an Epcon Communities franchisee required to do upon termination of their Intranet access rights?

According to the 2025 FDD, Epcon Communities requires that upon termination of the Franchise Agreement or the right to access the Intranet, the franchisee must immediately stop accessing the Epcon Communities Intranet, including the Web Site and the Databases. This means the franchisee loses all privileges and permissions to use the online resources provided by Epcon Communities.

This requirement ensures that confidential information and proprietary resources are protected after the franchise relationship ends. By ceasing access, the former franchisee cannot use or share any data, tools, or communications available through the Intranet. This is a standard practice in franchising to maintain data security and prevent misuse of company resources by former franchisees.

Sections of the Franchise Agreement pertaining to non-disclosure, intellectual property, and other key obligations typically survive the termination of the agreement. Therefore, even after Intranet access is terminated, the franchisee remains responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained during the franchise term. This obligation is crucial for protecting Epcon Communities's competitive advantage and proprietary information.

Prospective franchisees should understand that Intranet access is a privilege tied directly to their active franchisee status. Failure to maintain this status, whether through termination by Epcon Communities or voluntary termination by the franchisee, results in immediate loss of access. Franchisees should also be aware of the specific sections of the agreement that survive termination, as these outline ongoing responsibilities and restrictions.