What is included when calculating the total number of hours of consulting services provided by Epcon Communities?

According to the 2025 FDD, when calculating the total number of hours of consulting services provided by Epcon Communities, the company includes initial training sessions and any additional training described in Section 5.12 and Section 15.2, regardless of whether the training is mandatory or optional.

Epcon Communities retains the final authority in calculating the hours of consulting services provided to the franchisee, and their calculation is considered conclusive. This means that while franchisees are entitled to consulting, Epcon Communities ultimately decides how those hours are tallied.

This clause ensures that franchisees receive credit for all training time, but it also gives Epcon Communities control over the final calculation. A prospective franchisee should clarify what specific activities are counted as consulting hours and how those hours are tracked to ensure transparency and avoid disputes.