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What is the nature of the sublicense granted to the Sublicensee for Epcon Communities?

Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

e each desire to acknowledge that Franchisor is intended to be a third | | | | party beneficiary of this Sublicense Agreement. | | | | Agreement | | | | | | | | | | | NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the agreements, terms and conditions herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Franchisee and Sublicensee hereby agree as follows, each intending to be legally bound hereby:

    1. Grant of Sublicense. Franchisee hereby expressly grants to Sublicensee a limited, nontransferable and royalty free sublicense to use the Development System, Epcon Communities Works and the Marks solely in connection with the development and marketing of an Epcon Communities project pursuant to a Market Area Agreement to be executed by and between Sublicensee and Franchisor and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Franchise Agreement and this Sublicense Agreement. Compliance with all terms and conditions of this Sublicense Agreement, is a strict condition precedent to this sublicense. This sublicense shall not include the grant of rights to, or the imposition of obligations upon, Franchisee provided under Sections 3.4 or 4.1 of the Franchise Agreement. Article 21 of the Franchise Agreement shall not be included in the sublicense hereunder. The Franchise Agreement shall remain in full force and effect subsequent to execution of this Sublicense Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 1 shall not prevent the Sublicensee from using those materials provided by Franchisor to Franchisee pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Acceptance of Sublicense and Assumption of the Obligations. Sublicensee hereby accepts the sublicense described in Section 1 hereof and, as of the date hereof, assumes, and agrees to be bound by, all of Franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement and any related agreements as such obligations relate to the Epcon Communities project developed by Sublicensee.
    1. Term. Except as provided in Section 5 of this Sublicense Agreement, the sublicense granted pursuant to Section 1 of this Sublicense Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the earlier of (a) the date of the sale of the last unit of Sublicensee's Epcon Communities project (b) the date that is one year after the completion of construction (as defined by Section 11.1 of the Franchise Agreement) of the last unit of Sublicensee's Epcon Communities project or (c) the date of the termination of the Franchise Agreement (the "Term").

    1. Ownership of Development System, Epcon Communities Works and Marks. Sublicensee acknowledges Franchisor's sole and exclusive rights in and to the Development System, Epcon Communities Works and the Marks, and Sublicensee agrees that it will do nothing inconsistent with such rights and interests and that all use of the Development System, Epcon Communities Works and the Marks by Sublicensee shall inure to the benefit of and be on behalf of Franchisor. If requested by Franchisor or Franchisee, Sublicensee agrees to assist Franchisor in recording this Sublicense Agreement with the appropriate governmental authorities. Sublicensee agrees that nothing in this Sublicense Agreement shall give Sublicensee any right, title or interest in any of the Development System, Epcon Communities Works or the Marks other than the right to use the Development System, Epcon Communities Works and the Marks in accordance with this Sublicense Agreement, and Sublicensee agrees that it will not attack the title of Franchisor to the Development System, Epcon Communities Works or the Marks or attack the validity of the Franchise Agreement or validity of the sublicense granted pursuant to this Sublicense Agreement.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, the Sublicensee receives a limited, non-transferable, and royalty-free sublicense. This sublicense allows the Sublicensee to use the Epcon Communities Development System, Epcon Communities Works, and the Marks. This use is specifically for the development and marketing of an Epcon Communities project, as defined by a Market Area Agreement between the Sublicensee and Epcon Communities. The sublicense is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in both the Franchise Agreement and the Sublicense Agreement. Strict compliance with the Sublicense Agreement is a prerequisite for the sublicense's validity.

However, the sublicense does not extend the rights or obligations outlined in Sections 3.4 or 4.1 of the Franchise Agreement to the Franchisee. Additionally, Article 21 of the Franchise Agreement is excluded from the sublicense. The original Franchise Agreement remains fully effective even after the Sublicense Agreement is executed. The Sublicensee is permitted to use materials provided by Epcon Communities to the Franchisee under Section 4.1 of the Franchise Agreement, despite the limitations. The Sublicensee accepts the sublicense and agrees to adhere to the Franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement and related agreements, specifically concerning the Epcon Communities project they are developing.

The sublicense remains active until the earliest of three conditions: the sale of the last unit of the Sublicensee's Epcon Communities project, one year after the construction completion of the last unit, or the termination of the Franchise Agreement. The Sublicensee acknowledges Epcon Communities' exclusive rights to the Development System, Epcon Communities Works, and the Marks, agreeing not to infringe upon these rights. All usage of these assets by the Sublicensee benefits Epcon Communities. Strict compliance with the Sublicense Agreement is essential for utilizing the Epcon Communities Works, and any unauthorized use constitutes copyright infringement. Upon termination or expiration of the sublicense, the Sublicensee must cease all use of the Development System, Epcon Communities Works, and the Marks, and cooperate in canceling the sublicense's recording from government records, as well as destroy all related materials bearing the Marks.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.