What website addresses are included in the definition of the 'Web Site' for Epcon Communities?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions shall apply:
- a) Epcon Communities means Epcon Communities Franchising, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company.
- b) Web Site. The Web Site means all information, content, concepts, program interfaces, structures, functionality, computer code, published materials, electronic documents, video, graphics and other information and technology in Epcon Communities' World Wide Web Site located at www.epconconnect.com and/or at epcon.smarteru.com.
- c) Databases. The Databases include all information accessible from Epcon Communities through the Web Site, which may include, but is not limited to, technical and other specifications, sales, marketing and training materials, online training modules and related documents, online libraries of manuals, articles and sample documents, pricing, 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Web Site' is defined as all information, content, concepts, program interfaces, structures, functionality, computer code, published materials, electronic documents, video, graphics and other information and technology in Epcon Communities' World Wide Web Site located at www.epconconnect.com and/or at epcon.smarteru.com.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees as it clarifies which online resources are officially part of the Epcon Communities system. Franchisees will likely use these websites for accessing important information, training materials, and other resources necessary for operating their franchise.
Epcon Communities also retains the sole right to create a Web site using "EpconCommunities", "epconcommunities.com", "epconhomesandcommunities.com", "epconfranchising.com ", and/or "EpconOpportunity.com". Before creating any website related to an Epcon Communities franchised business, franchisees must obtain written approval from Epcon Communities regarding the domain name, content, and use of any of the Marks in the content of such Web site.