THE LFG POD (AUSTIN) – Terms Of Use

These Terms of Use govern all access to and use of The LFG Pod in Austin, Texas. By creating an account, booking a session, entering the studio, operating the equipment, or appearing in any recording, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use.

1. DEFINITIONS

• “Company” means LFG Content Co. and/or Q-Branch Services, LLC.
  
  

• “The LFG Pod” means the unmanned podcast studio, including its premises, systems, software, and all equipment.
  
  

• “Equipment” includes all microphones, cameras, lighting, computers, furniture, cables, power systems, and accessories.
  
  

• “User” or “Participant” means any person who books, enters, uses, or appears in recordings at The LFG Pod.
  
  

• “Recordings” means any audio, video, image, or photographic capture made within the studio.
  
  

• “User Content” means any content created, recorded, streamed, or distributed by Users.
  
  

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS

• Users must be at least 18 years old.
  
  

• Users must provide accurate registration information.
  
  

• Users must be physically and mentally fit to operate the Equipment.
  
  

• Users must be competent in operating recording equipment safely and responsibly.
  
  

• Accounts are personal and non-transferable.
  
  

3. LICENSE TO USE

The Company grants Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use The LFG Pod strictly in accordance with these Terms of Use.

4. STUDIO OPERATIONS

The LFG Pod is a fully automated, self-operated recording environment. Users acknowledge that:

• Recording may occur continuously during their session.
  
  

• Multiple cameras and microphones may be active.
  
  

• Users are responsible for testing all equipment before recording.
  
  

• There is no technical guarantee that all recordings will be successfully captured.
  
  

5. CONSENT TO RECORDING & NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY

By entering the studio:

• You voluntarily consent to being recorded.
  
  

• You waive any expectation of privacy in recording areas.
  
  

• Recording areas may not be entered unless you consent to being recorded.
  
  

• Security cameras may monitor the premises for safety and legal compliance.
  
  

6. GRANT OF RIGHTS TO RECORDINGS

Users irrevocably grant to the Company and the booking customer a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable right to:

• Record, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, display, broadcast, and otherwise use the Recordings
  
  

• In any media, now known or later developed
  
  

• For any lawful purpose, including commercial, marketing, advertising, editorial, or educational use
  
  

This includes use of the User’s name, voice, likeness, and biographical information voluntarily provided.

7. NO COMPENSATION & NO APPROVAL RIGHTS

• Users are not entitled to compensation unless agreed in writing.
  
  

• Users waive any right to review or approve content or its use.
  
  

8. OWNERSHIP CLARIFICATION

The Company does not claim ownership over a User’s ideas or intellectual concepts. These Terms apply only to the rights in the Recordings themselves.

9. USER CONTENT RESPONSIBILITY

Users are solely responsible for all User Content. Content must not:

• Infringe intellectual property or privacy rights
  
  

• Be unlawful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or misleading
  
  

• Promote hate, discrimination, violence, or illegal activity
  
  

• Violate any law or regulation
  
  

The Company does not monitor or pre-screen content and assumes no liability for User Content.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

Users agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Company from all claims, damages, costs, and liabilities arising from:

• Studio use
  
  

• User Content
  
  

• Equipment misuse
  
  

• Breach of these Terms
  
  

• Violation of any law or third-party rights
  
  

11. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Users acknowledge that the studio contains equipment that may pose risks. Users voluntarily assume all risk of:

• Injury
  
  

• Property damage
  
  

• Loss of data or recordings
  
  

12. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, the Company is not liable for:

• Personal injury
  
  

• Property damage
  
  

• Data loss
  
  

• Technical failures
  
  

• Business losses
  
  

• Third-party misuse of content
  
  

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of The LFG Pod.

14. FILE STORAGE & DATA RETENTION

• Files are available for download for 7 calendar days after the session.
  
  

• After 7 days, all files are permanently deleted.
  
  

• Users must download and back up their data.
  
  

• No refunds or credits will be given for lost files.
  
  

15. MISTAKEN FILE ACCESS

• System errors may cause files to appear in incorrect folders.
  
  

• Users must not access content that is not theirs.
  
  

• Users waive privacy rights over studio recordings and accept system limitations.
  
  

• The Company is not liable for accidental disclosure.
  
  

16. STUDIO RULES & MISCONDUCT

Prohibited actions include:

• Equipment damage
  
  

• Moving camera setups
  
  

• Theft
  
  

• Security tampering
  
  

• Harassment
  
  

• Unsanitary behavior
  
  

• Exceeding occupancy
  
  

• Overstaying sessions
  
  

Upon any violation:

• The User’s account will be permanently terminated
  
  

• All future bookings will be cancelled without refund
  
  

• Access to all Company locations and services may be revoked
  
  

• The Company reserves the right to pursue legal action, recovery of damages, and cooperation with law enforcement where applicable
  
  

The Company retains sole discretion to determine whether a violation has occurred and whether enforcement action is warranted.

16A. AUTOMATIC CHARGES FOR OVERSTAY AND DAMAGES

By using The LFG Pod, you expressly authorize the Company to automatically charge your registered payment method, e-wallet, or any payment method on file for any costs arising from your misuse of the Studio, including but not limited to:

1. Overstaying Your Session
   
   If you remain in The LFG Pod beyond your reserved time slot for any reason, you expressly authorize the Company to charge your registered payment method automatically based on the following:

• Overstay is charged hourly or part thereof
  
  

• Any portion of an hour overstayed shall be treated as a full hour
  
  

• The applicable rate shall be the prevailing studio hourly rate at the time of the overstay
  
  

• Charges will apply immediately once overstay is detected
  
  

For avoidance of doubt:

• 6 minutes over = 1 full hour charged
  
  

• 31 minutes over = 1 full hour charged
  
  

• 61 minutes over = 2 full hours charged
  
  

You further acknowledge that:

• Overstaying disrupts operations and future bookings
  
  

• Automatic charging is a necessary operational control for an unmanned studio
  
  

• No refunds or disputes will be entertained for overstay charges properly applied under this policy
  
  
  

1. Damage to Property or Equipment
   
   If any Equipment, fixtures, or premises are damaged, lost, or rendered unusable during your session, the Company may charge:
   
   

• The full cost of repair or replacement
  
  

• Any associated labor, transportation, or professional service fees
  
  

• Any loss of business or downtime caused by the damage
  
  

1. Assessment and Determination
   
   

The Company shall have sole discretion to:

• Assess whether overstaying or damage has occurred
  
  

• Determine the amount reasonably necessary to recover costs and losses
  
  

• Apply such charges without prior notice once the assessment is made
  
  

1. Authorization and Consent
   
   

You acknowledge and agree that:

• These charges may be processed automatically without additional approval
  
  

• Your stored payment method constitutes standing authorization for such charges
  
  

• Failure of payment does not release you from liability
  
  

• The Company may suspend or permanently ban your account until all outstanding charges are settled
  
  

1. No Refunds or Chargebacks
   
   

You agree not to initiate any chargebacks, payment reversals, or disputes for any charges properly applied under this section. Any chargeback initiated may result in immediate permanent suspension and may be pursued as a debt owed to the Company.

17. PAYMENTS & CHARGES

• Users must pay all applicable charges before use.
  
  

• Wallet balances are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
  

• Prices vary by location and pod type.
  
  

18. SURVEILLANCE NOTICE

The studio is monitored for safety and security. Footage may be reviewed and disclosed to authorities where required.

19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

All Company branding, systems, workflows, and technology are proprietary. No copying, replication, or commercial use is permitted without written consent.

20. MODIFICATION OF TERMS

The Company may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

21. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE

These Terms are governed by Texas law.

All disputes must be brought in courts located in Travis County, Texas.

22. ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE

Electronic acceptance, checkboxes, and digital signatures are legally binding.

23. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force.

24. MINORS

Minors are prohibited from using the studio unless a separate parental consent form is executed.