What is the process for Epcon Communities to issue access codes to the Epcon Communities Intranet?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
advice, and other data and information. All data and information available in the Databases is proprietary, confidential and the sole property of Epcon Communities (or of third parties licensing such information to Epcon Communities) and contain copyrighted and patented material.
- d) The Epcon Communities Intranet means, collectively, the Web Site and related services accessed through the Web Site, including its Databases and a bulletin board service, as well as any other services which may be added from time to time.
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- Access and Security. As an authorized user ("User"), you must enter a valid User Name and Password ("Access Code") to access some of the Databases or access the Web Site's secure areas. Do not disclose your Access Code to anyone not authorized to act on your behalf. It is your responsibility to safeguard and protect your User's Access Code. You accept all responsibility for maintaining the security of your User's Access Codes and for all utilization of the Epcon Communities
Intranet via your User's Access Codes, with or without your knowledge or consent. Notify Epcon Communities immediately if you have lost your Access Codes or wish to terminate your User's User Name and Password or have these Access Code changed.
4) [Reserved].
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- The Epcon Communities Intranet Purposes. The Epcon Communities Intranet is to be used to conduct work-related business or to exchange technical or analytical Epcon Communities related information. If you wish to express personal opinions, you must use a private ISP and a personal access account distinct from the Epcon Communities Intranet. Epcon Communities Intranet Users are expected to exercise reasonable judgment and discretion when using the Epcon Communities Intranet, particularly when uploading text or communicating with others.
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 after the execution, delivery, and acceptance of the franchise agreement by Epcon Communities. Each authorized user must enter a valid User Name and Password, known as Access Codes, to access secure areas of the website and certain databases.
The FDD emphasizes the franchisee's responsibility in safeguarding and protecting these Access Codes, as well as monitoring their use. Franchisees are liable for maintaining the security of their users' Access Codes and for all activities conducted through the Epcon Communities Intranet using these codes. It is crucial not to disclose Access Codes to unauthorized individuals.
Epcon Communities retains the right to investigate and take action, including revoking access to the Intranet, if it discovers any illegal or improper use. Access to the Intranet is considered a privilege and can be terminated if the franchisee fails to maintain authorized franchisee status or if Epcon Communities decides to terminate the agreement, with or without notice. Upon termination, the franchisee must immediately cease accessing the Epcon Communities Intranet.