What specific actions does Epcon Communities consider 'improper uses' of the Epcon Communities Intranet?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
g) transmit or post any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law or regulation, including, without limitation, the U.S. Export Control laws and regulations;
h) post, promote or transmit through the Epcon Communities Intranet any unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable material of any kind or nature, including, without limitation, any transmissions constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, or give rise to civil liability;
i) knowingly upload, copy, post, publish, transmit, reproduce, distribute or participate in the transfer or sale or transmit any files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs or any software in violation of copyright law, or the applicable software license agreement;
j) jeopardize the operation of computer systems owned by Epcon Communities or the reputation of Epcon Communities;
k) use any of the Web Site or any Databases for service bureau or other purposes not specified in this Agreement, the Epcon Communities Intranet policies or your franchise agreement;
l) advertise or offer to sell any goods or services, or engage in any surveys or contests; or
m) use the Epcon Communities Intranet to encourage, post or transmit "junk mail," "spam," hoaxes, chain letters, or advertisements and/or rude, obscene or harassing messages.
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- Epcon Communities' Rights.
Epcon Communities reserves the right, upon learning of actual or possible illegal or improper uses of the Epcon Communities Intranet, to investigate and take action, as it deems necessary in its sole discretion, to stop the actual or possible illegal or improper use, including but not
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Epcon Communities outlines several specific actions that constitute 'improper uses' of its intranet. These include transmitting material that encourages criminal conduct or violates laws, posting unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or racially objectionable material.
Additionally, it is considered an improper use to knowingly upload or transmit files containing viruses or software that violates copyright laws. Franchisees must also avoid actions that jeopardize Epcon Communities' computer systems or reputation. Using the intranet for service bureau purposes, advertising, selling goods or services, or engaging in surveys or contests are also prohibited.
Epcon Communities also prohibits using the intranet to send 'junk mail,' 'spam,' hoaxes, chain letters, advertisements, or rude, obscene, or harassing messages. Epcon Communities reserves the right to investigate and take action against any actual or possible illegal or improper uses of the intranet, including deleting information and revoking access.
These stipulations are important for prospective franchisees to understand, as violations can lead to termination of intranet access and potentially further disciplinary actions from Epcon Communities. Franchisees should ensure they and their employees are aware of these restrictions to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.