Terms of Service for Local Storm Center, LLC

Effective Date: November 9, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Local Storm Center, LLC (“LSC,” “Provider,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the individual, business, radio station operator, broadcasting company, streaming service operator, or other authorized media client receiving services (“Client,” “you,” or “your”).

By executing a Monthly Service Agreement, accepting a written service confirmation, or subscribing to or using LSC services with knowledge of these Terms, the Client agrees to be bound by these Terms, subject to applicable law.

1. Services

LSC provides pre-recorded, localized weather forecast audio for licensed radio stations, online streaming audio services, broadcast networks, and other authorized media clients in the United States.

Forecasts are produced in advance and delivered in MP3 format unless another format is mutually agreed upon in writing.

LSC services are intended exclusively for scheduled, non-emergency broadcast or streaming use. LSC does not provide live severe weather coverage, real-time emergency cut-ins, Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) transmissions, or official emergency warning services under its standard forecast agreements.

The Client remains responsible for maintaining appropriate real-time emergency information and alerting capabilities and complying with all applicable Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) rules, licensing requirements, and other legal obligations.

Each authorized station or streaming channel may receive up to five (5) pre-recorded weather forecasts per calendar day unless otherwise specified in a written service agreement.

The number of forecasts, authorized outlets, scheduling requirements, and any additional services shall be determined by the Client's applicable service agreement.

2. Monthly Service Agreement

Each Client receives services pursuant to a separate Monthly Service Agreement or other written service confirmation identifying the authorized station or streaming channel, selected service package, pricing, delivery method, and any applicable custom service arrangements.

These Terms and the applicable Monthly Service Agreement or written service confirmation collectively govern the business relationship between LSC and the Client.

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and an applicable Monthly Service Agreement, the express provisions of the Monthly Service Agreement shall control with respect to the specific subject addressed therein. All other provisions of these Terms shall remain applicable.

No service agreement authorizes the Client to use LSC content on additional stations, streaming channels, networks, or distribution outlets unless expressly permitted in writing.

3. Forecast Delivery and Limitations

LSC generally provides forecast services 365 days per year, including weekends and recognized U.S. holidays, subject to operational availability, service limitations, and the continuity provisions contained herein.

Forecasts may be delivered through email, Dropbox, FTP, TruCast, or another mutually approved digital distribution platform.

Delivery formats, file names, report titles, designated dayparts, and distribution requirements may vary according to the Client's written service agreement.

All forecast content is produced in advance and is not generated or delivered in real time.

Forecasts may reference weather watches, warnings, or advisories issued by the National Weather Service (“NWS”) when such alerts are active at the time of recording and reasonably expected to remain relevant during the scheduled broadcast period.

LSC does not guarantee that forecasts will be updated to reflect newly issued alerts, rapidly changing weather situations, or other developments occurring after recording.

Additional updates may be provided when time, staffing, technical capabilities, and operational circumstances permit. Such updates are offered on a best-effort basis and are not guaranteed.

The Client acknowledges that forecast delivery and replacement capabilities depend partly upon the Client's designated distribution platform, automation systems, and related technical infrastructure.

The Client is responsible for maintaining systems capable of receiving, importing, replacing, scheduling, and broadcasting the forecast content.

LSC's delivery obligation shall be considered fulfilled when the applicable forecast file has been successfully transmitted to, uploaded to, or made available through the agreed delivery destination, provided the file is accessible through the normal operation of that destination.

LSC shall not be responsible for subsequent failures involving the Client's automation, scheduling, playback, or distribution systems that are outside LSC's reasonable control.

4. Client Responsibilities

The Client is responsible for reviewing forecast content before broadcast or streaming distribution and determining whether the content satisfies its editorial, technical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The Client shall be responsible for:

Maintaining compatible automation, playback, and distribution systems.

Maintaining any emergency alerting capabilities required by applicable law.

Obtaining and monitoring official emergency weather information.

Ensuring appropriate use of station imaging, music beds, sponsorship announcements, and local production elements.

Complying with applicable FCC regulations, underwriting requirements, copyright laws, and licensing obligations.

Promptly reporting missing, incorrect, outdated, or unusable forecast files to LSC.

Preventing the broadcast or distribution of forecast content beyond the outlets expressly authorized under the applicable service agreement.

If the Client supplies music beds, logos, promotional materials, scripts, sponsorship content, or other production elements, the Client represents and warrants that it possesses the necessary rights, permissions, and licenses for their intended use.

LSC shall not be responsible for claims arising from the unauthorized or unlawful use of materials supplied or specifically directed for use by the Client, except to the extent caused by LSC's own unlawful conduct.

5. Forecast Voice and Substitutions

Forecasts are customarily voiced by Johnny Caudle. However, LSC reserves the right to utilize substitute announcers, alternative voice talent, or evergreen content when reasonably necessary to accommodate illness, travel, scheduling conflicts, technical difficulties, emergencies, staffing limitations, or other operational interruptions.

Evergreen content consists of pre-recorded, non-date-specific weather programming intended for temporary use when regularly updated forecasts cannot reasonably be produced or delivered.

Substitute voices may include trusted backup announcers or, in rare and extraordinary circumstances, professionally produced AI-generated audio.

The Client acknowledges that the use of specific voice talent is not guaranteed unless expressly provided in a separate written agreement.

Reasonable variations in voice, tone, delivery, or production format resulting from authorized substitutions shall not, by themselves, constitute a breach of service or entitle the Client to a refund, service credit, or rate adjustment.

LSC shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the agreed service format and resume regularly updated forecast production when operational circumstances permit.

6. Partnerships and Third-Party Distribution

LSC may enter into partnerships, affiliate arrangements, syndication relationships, referral agreements, or distribution arrangements with third parties.

Such arrangements shall not alter an individual Client's pricing, service level, authorized distribution rights, or contractual obligations unless expressly agreed upon in writing.

Clients receiving services through a third-party partner, distributor, or network may be subject to separate terms imposed by that organization.

LSC shall not be responsible for the independent policies, representations, billing practices, operational decisions, or service failures of third-party partners unless expressly agreed upon in writing.

No third-party partnership, distribution relationship, or referral arrangement shall grant any party the authority to market, sell, sublicense, redistribute, or otherwise represent LSC services beyond the permissions expressly provided in a written agreement.

Nothing in these Terms shall create an employment, agency, joint venture, fiduciary relationship, or legal partnership between LSC and the Client.

7. Non-Commercial Educational Stations

Clients operating non-commercial educational (“NCE”) radio stations are solely responsible for ensuring that all sponsorship acknowledgments, underwriting announcements, promotional references, and related broadcast content comply with applicable FCC requirements.

LSC may make reasonable efforts to accommodate compliant underwriting language and station-specific production requirements.

However, the Client retains responsibility for determining whether the content is appropriate for broadcast under its station's licensing classification and regulatory obligations.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LSC shall not be responsible for fines, forfeitures, enforcement actions, or other consequences arising from the Client's broadcast use or modification of content in violation of applicable requirements.

8. Payments and Billing

Invoices are issued monthly and delivered electronically to the most recent billing email address provided by the Client.

Unless otherwise specified in a written service agreement, payment is due in full no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the applicable billing month.

If payment is not received by the stated deadline, a late fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) may be added to the Client's next invoice, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If the outstanding balance remains unpaid at the end of the billing month, LSC may suspend forecast production and delivery effective the following calendar day.

Suspension shall not relieve the Client of outstanding payment obligations.

LSC may require payment of all outstanding balances, applicable late fees, and the next month's service fee in advance before reinstating suspended services.

Except as otherwise required by applicable law or expressly agreed upon in writing, monthly service fees are nonrefundable, and no prorated credits or partial reimbursements shall be issued.

Accepted payment methods may include check, debit card, credit card, Stripe payment link, PayPal, Venmo, or other methods approved by LSC.

LSC reserves the right to modify accepted payment methods upon reasonable notice to affected Clients.

9. Rate Adjustments

LSC reserves the right to adjust service rates upon at least thirty (30) days' written notice to the Client, unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise.

Any rate adjustment shall become effective no earlier than the date specified in the notice.

The Client may cancel service before the revised rate takes effect in accordance with the applicable cancellation provisions.

Continued receipt and use of services after the effective date of a properly communicated rate adjustment shall constitute acceptance of the revised pricing, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Special pricing arrangements, promotional rates, discounted packages, and individually negotiated accommodations apply only to the specific Client, station, streaming channel, or service agreement for which they were authorized.

Such arrangements shall not establish precedent or entitlement to comparable pricing for other Clients or services.

10. Term and Cancellation

Unless otherwise specified in writing, services are provided on a month-to-month basis without a long-term commitment.

The Client may cancel service at any time by providing written notice through email or text message to an authorized LSC contact.

Verbal statements, voicemail messages, social media communications, and informal conversations shall not constitute valid cancellation notice unless subsequently confirmed in writing.

Once a billing month has begun, the full monthly service fee remains due regardless of actual usage, cancellation date, or the Client's decision not to broadcast delivered content, except as otherwise required by law or expressly provided in the applicable agreement.

LSC may suspend or terminate services for nonpayment, repeated late payment, unauthorized distribution, misuse of content, material breach of these Terms, technical or security concerns, or other lawful reasons.

Where reasonably practicable, LSC may provide notice and an opportunity to correct a breach before termination. Immediate suspension or termination may occur when reasonably necessary to address unauthorized use, security concerns, or other material violations.

LSC may also discontinue services for operational or business reasons upon reasonable written notice, subject to any applicable written service agreement.

Upon termination, the Client's authorization to broadcast, stream, distribute, or otherwise use LSC forecast content shall cease unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing.

Outstanding balances and obligations accrued before termination shall remain due and enforceable.

11. Reinstatement

Reinstatement following cancellation, suspension, or termination is subject to service availability and LSC's discretion.

Returning Clients may be required to complete a new onboarding process, execute an updated Monthly Service Agreement, accept the then-current Terms of Service, and pay applicable current service rates.

Previous pricing, custom scripting, delivery arrangements, voice preferences, and other special accommodations shall not automatically be reinstated.

LSC may require outstanding balances to be paid before services resume.

12. Third-Party Service Providers

LSC may utilize third-party platforms and service providers to operate, host, secure, invoice, process payments, produce, store, or distribute services.

Such providers may include Squarespace, Stripe, Dropbox, email services, FTP systems, broadcast distribution platforms, and other technology vendors.

LSC does not directly control the availability, security, or performance of independently operated third-party systems.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LSC shall not be responsible for service interruptions, delays, data loss, or other failures caused solely by third-party providers and outside LSC's reasonable control.

The Client acknowledges that technical failures affecting its designated delivery platform, internet connectivity, automation system, or playback equipment may interfere with the timely receipt or broadcast of forecast content.

LSC shall make reasonable efforts to identify or implement an alternative delivery method when operationally feasible but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

13. Intellectual Property and Authorized Use

All original forecast audio, scripts, recordings, branding, logos, production materials, and related content created or owned by LSC shall remain the intellectual property of Local Storm Center, LLC.

Materials supplied by the Client or licensed from third parties shall remain the property of their respective rights holders.

Subject to compliance with these Terms and the applicable service agreement, LSC grants the Client a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to broadcast or stream delivered forecast content solely through the stations, channels, or outlets expressly authorized in writing.

This license remains effective only during the applicable service term unless earlier suspended or terminated in accordance with these Terms.

The Client shall not resell, redistribute, sublicense, syndicate, republish, transfer, or otherwise make LSC forecast content available to unauthorized stations, networks, streaming channels, websites, or third parties without prior written authorization.

The Client shall not modify or repurpose LSC content for unrelated programming, advertising, resale, or commercial distribution without authorization.

Unauthorized distribution or use of LSC content constitutes a material breach and may result in suspension or termination of service and the pursuit of available legal remedies.

No ownership rights in LSC content are transferred through payment for forecast services.

14. Branding, Marketing, and Provider Identity

The Local Storm Center name, logos, trademarks, service marks, branding elements, and business identity remain the exclusive property of Local Storm Center, LLC, subject to applicable intellectual property law.

Active Clients may accurately identify LSC as their authorized weather forecast provider in connection with the stations or streaming channels covered by their service agreements.

Such identification may include ordinary on-air announcements, approved station website references, and associated social media promotions directly related to the authorized weather service.

Use of official LSC logos, graphics, promotional materials, or other branded assets requires prior authorization unless those materials have been expressly provided or approved for such use.

The Client shall not advertise, market, promote, sell, or otherwise represent LSC weather services as available to additional stations, affiliates, networks, or third parties without LSC's prior written authorization.

The Client shall not imply the existence of a broader partnership, agency relationship, distribution arrangement, or endorsement beyond the services expressly authorized.

Upon cancellation, suspension, or termination of service, the Client shall discontinue unauthorized use of LSC branding and promptly remove references suggesting an active service relationship from websites, social media, promotional materials, programming systems, and other materials under its control, except as otherwise authorized in writing or required by law.

15. Confidentiality

Non-public pricing arrangements, service proposals, proprietary scripting templates, login credentials, delivery configurations, access information, and other confidential business materials supplied by LSC shall be treated as confidential.

The Client shall not disclose such information to unauthorized third parties without LSC's prior written consent, except where disclosure is required by law or reasonably necessary for professional advisers, employees, or contractors who are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.

Publicly available information, information independently developed without use of confidential materials, and information lawfully obtained from another source without a confidentiality obligation shall not be considered confidential solely because it relates to LSC.

The Client is responsible for safeguarding credentials and access information provided in connection with the services and promptly reporting suspected unauthorized access.

These confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for as long as the information remains confidential, subject to applicable law.

16. Forecast Accuracy and Official Sources

LSC utilizes reputable public and private weather information sources and makes reasonable efforts to produce accurate, timely, and locally relevant forecasts.

Weather forecasts are predictive in nature and inherently subject to uncertainty, changing atmospheric conditions, and limitations in available data.

LSC does not guarantee the accuracy of any particular forecast or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a predicted weather event.

Forecast content is provided for general informational and scheduled broadcast purposes only and shall not substitute for official emergency warnings, real-time weather monitoring, or required public alerting systems.

The Client remains responsible for obtaining and communicating official emergency information through appropriate sources, including the National Weather Service and applicable emergency alerting systems.

17. Disclaimer of Warranties

Except for obligations expressly stated in a written service agreement and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LSC services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

LSC disclaims implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and other warranties that may lawfully be excluded.

LSC does not warrant uninterrupted service availability, error-free delivery, or the accuracy of weather predictions.

Nothing in this section shall eliminate an express contractual obligation or any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be waived.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LSC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or relating to the services, including lost revenue, lost profits, business interruption, audience loss, reputational harm, or data loss.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LSC's aggregate liability arising out of or relating to a particular service shall not exceed the amount actually paid by the Client for that service during the one (1) month immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

These limitations shall not apply to liabilities that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.

Nothing in these Terms shall relieve LSC of obligations expressly undertaken in an applicable written service agreement.

19. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LSC and its members, officers, employees, contractors, successors, and authorized representatives against third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

The Client's unauthorized modification, redistribution, or misuse of forecast content.

The Client's violation of applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, or FCC rules.

The Client's failure to maintain emergency warning or alerting capabilities required by law.

Copyright, trademark, licensing, or other claims arising from materials supplied by the Client.

Unauthorized representations, marketing, resale, or distribution of LSC services by the Client.

The Client's negligent or unlawful use, scheduling, or broadcast of forecast content.

This obligation shall apply only to the extent the claim arises from conduct attributable to the Client and shall not require indemnification for losses caused by LSC's own negligence, misconduct, or breach of contract.

LSC shall provide reasonably prompt notice of any claim for which indemnification is sought and reasonable cooperation in its defense.

20. Force Majeure and Operational Interruptions

LSC shall not be liable for failure or delay in performing its obligations to the extent caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

Such events may include severe weather, natural disasters, power failures, internet outages, cyber incidents, equipment failures, illness, public emergencies, labor disruptions, governmental actions, or other extraordinary circumstances.

LSC shall make reasonable efforts to restore affected services as circumstances permit.

Temporary use of authorized substitute voices, evergreen content, or alternative delivery methods may be implemented as part of LSC's operational continuity procedures.

Nothing in this section shall excuse payment obligations already accrued or permanently eliminate obligations that can reasonably be performed after the interruption ends.

21. Communications and Notice

Official communications may be transmitted by email or text message to the most recent contact information provided by the receiving Party.

The Client is responsible for maintaining accurate billing, operational, and authorized representative contact information.

Notices shall be considered delivered when successfully transmitted to the designated contact information, provided the sender does not receive an automated delivery failure or other indication that transmission was unsuccessful.

Notices involving cancellation, material breach, suspension, termination, or contractual amendments shall be made in writing.

Either Party may update its designated contact information by providing written notice to the other Party.

22. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

To the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to any controlling provision of an individual written agreement, disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or LSC services shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction serving Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

The Parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts to the extent legally permissible.

23. Changes to Terms

LSC reserves the right to revise these Terms from time to time.

Material changes affecting existing Clients shall be communicated through written notice at least thirty (30) days before taking effect, unless a shorter period is reasonably necessary to address legal, regulatory, security, or operational requirements.

Updated Terms may also be published on LSC's official website.

Continued use of services after the effective date of properly communicated changes shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Changes to these general Terms shall not unilaterally override express provisions of an existing Monthly Service Agreement that require mutual written consent for amendment.

24. Entire Agreement, Amendments, and Severability

These Terms, together with the applicable Monthly Service Agreement or written service confirmation, constitute the complete agreement between LSC and the Client concerning the services provided, except for any separate written agreement expressly preserved by the Parties.

No verbal representation, informal discussion, or prior understanding shall modify the express terms of an applicable written agreement.

Amendments to individually negotiated service terms must be agreed upon in writing by authorized representatives of both Parties.

Electronic agreements, electronic signatures, and electronic acceptance may be used to establish or modify contractual obligations to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain effective to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Failure by either Party to enforce a particular provision shall not constitute a permanent waiver of that provision or any other contractual right.

Provisions concerning outstanding payments, intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, indemnification, and other obligations that by their nature are intended to survive termination shall remain effective to the extent applicable.

25. Contact Information

Local Storm Center, LLC

Johnny Caudle

Owner & Authorized Representative

4858 Hawfield Street

Kannapolis, NC 28083

Email: johnny@localstormcenter.com

Phone: 980-622-1067

Website: https://www.localstormcenter.com

For questions concerning these Terms, billing, service arrangements, or contractual notices, Clients may contact LSC using the information above.