Local Broadcast Sales (LBS) – Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Local Broadcast Sales (LBS) website, services, and content. By creating an account, accessing the site, or using any LBS services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the site or services.

1. Overview of Services

LBS provides online training, webinars, research tools, videos, and other revenue‑building, sales‑focused resources for broadcasters. Services may be provided directly by LBS or through a sponsoring organization such as a state broadcasters association or a commercial sponsor.

LBS may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.

2. Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

You must have a valid LBS account to access member‑only content. Your access may be provided:

  • Directly by your station
  • Through your state broadcasters association
  • Through a commercial sponsor
  • Through another authorized agreement

You agree to:

  • Keep your username and password confidential
  • Use your account only for your own professional development
  • Not share your login with anyone outside the group authorized under your access agreement
  • Not download, copy, or redistribute LBS video or audio content, including publishing it on other websites
  • Use text‑based materials only for your own internal use

LBS may suspend or terminate your account, or take legal action, if these Terms are violated.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to access content you are not authorized to view
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the site
  • Use LBS content for commercial resale, redistribution, or publication
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

LBS may investigate misuse and take appropriate action.

4. Intellectual Property

All LBS content, including videos, webinars, research tools, graphics, logos, and written materials, is owned by LBS or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You may view content and print a single copy of available handouts or slide sets for your own lawful, noncommercial use, including with prospects and clients as part of your daily selling efforts. You may not modify, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from LBS content without written permission.

Third‑party trademarks appearing on the site remain the property of their respective owners.

5. Sponsored Access

If your access is provided by a sponsor, you acknowledge that:

  • Your access may be time‑limited
  • Your access level may change if sponsorship changes
  • LBS may share basic usage and business contact information with the sponsoring organization (never including passwords or sensitive personal data)

6. Third‑Party Links and Tools

LBS may provide links to third‑party websites or tools. LBS does not control and is not responsible for those sites, their content, or their practices. Your use of third‑party resources is at your own risk.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by the LBS Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected and used.

8. Warranty Disclaimer

The site, services, and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

LBS makes no warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non‑infringement
  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Availability or reliability of the site

You use the Services at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • LBS is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • LBS’s total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Services will not exceed $250

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so these may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LBS and its officers, employees, trainers, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of intellectual property or other rights

11. Termination

LBS may suspend or terminate your account at any time and for any reason, including if you violate these Terms or if your access agreement expires. Upon termination, you must stop using all Services and delete any downloaded materials.

Sections relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification will survive termination.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider. Arbitration will take place in San Diego County, California, unless both parties agree otherwise.

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for misuse of intellectual property or unauthorized access.

13. Changes to These Terms

LBS may update these Terms from time to time. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Local Broadcast Sales (LBS)
termsofuse@localbroadcastsales.com