When does an Epcon Communities franchisee's access to the Intranet begin?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your access to the Epcon Communities Intranet is a privilege extended by Epcon Communities and begins with issuance of your access codes (issued only after your execution and delivery of this Agreement and acceptance of same by Epcon Communities) and ends upon termination by you or by Epcon Communities.
Your Epcon Communities Intranet access rights shall immediately terminate, without notice, on your failure to maintain authorized franchisee status.
In addition, Epcon Communities may terminate this Agreement and your authorization to access the Web Site and Databases at any time, with or without notice for any reason or no reason.
You agree that on termination of this Agreement or your right of access granted hereunder, you immediately will cease accessing the Epcon Communities Intranet, including the Web Site and the Databases.
Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, access to the Epcon Communities Intranet begins with the issuance of access codes. These codes are provided only after the franchisee has executed and delivered the Franchise Agreement, and Epcon Communities has accepted it. Therefore, a fully executed agreement is required before access is granted.
This access is considered a privilege extended by Epcon Communities and is subject to termination either by the franchisee or by Epcon Communities. The franchisee's access rights will immediately terminate, without notice, if they fail to maintain authorized franchisee status. Epcon Communities also retains the right to terminate the agreement and access to the website and databases at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason.
Upon termination of the agreement or the access rights, the franchisee must immediately cease accessing the Epcon Communities Intranet, including the website and databases. Certain sections of the agreement, specifically sections 6 through 18, will survive the termination of the agreement, indicating ongoing obligations even after access is terminated.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that while the Intranet provides valuable resources and communication channels, access is contingent upon maintaining good standing as a franchisee and adhering to the terms of the agreement. The franchisor can revoke access at any time, which could impact the franchisee's ability to utilize the Intranet's resources for their business operations.