What are 'Marks' in relation to the Epcon Communities Development System?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Epcon Communities may authorize you to use portions of the Content in the creation of a web site, Epcon Communities retains the sole right to create a Web site using:
- "EpconCommunities";
- "epconcommunities.com"; "epconhomesandcommunities.com";
- "epconfranchising.com "; and/or
- "EpconOpportunity.com"
(collectively, the "Marks") and to register or use other domain names related or similar to any of the Marks. Prior to your creation of any web site related in any manner to an Epcon Communities franchised business (and pursuant to the approval process provided in the Epcon Communities Franchise Agreement), you must obtain Epcon Communities' written approval of (and Epcon Communities shall have continuing approval rights regarding) the domain name for such web site, the content of such Web site (including all framing employed) and use of any of the Marks in the content of such Web site. Epcon Communities retains the right to pre-approve your use of linking between your web pages which are related in any manner to an Epcon Communities franchised business and any other web site. Within five (5) days of any written request by Epcon Communities, you shall (a) remove any links between your web
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the 'Marks' in relation to the Epcon Communities Development System include "EpconCommunities", "epconcommunities.com", "epconhomesandcommunities.com", "epconfranchising.com ", and "EpconOpportunity.com". Epcon Communities retains the sole right to create a website using these Marks and to register or use other domain names related or similar to any of the Marks.
Prospective franchisees should note that they must obtain written approval from Epcon Communities before creating any website related to their franchised business. This approval extends to the domain name, website content, and the use of any Marks within the content. Epcon Communities also retains the right to pre-approve any linking between the franchisee's web pages and any other website. Franchisees must comply with Epcon Communities' guidelines regarding the use of websites by franchisees and their employees.
Epcon Communities also has the right to request the removal of links or references to the Marks on a franchisee's web pages within five days of a written request. This level of control ensures brand consistency and compliance across all franchisee web presences. Franchisees are expected to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures established by Epcon Communities for its intranet and websites.