LOCALE

Terms & Conditions of Use

Golden Hour Media LLC d/b/a Locale

Effective Date: July 14, 2026  |  Last Updated: July 14, 2026

IMPORTANT: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Locale platform. By accessing or using Locale, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

1. About Locale

Locale is a real estate media platform operated by Golden Hour Media LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Locale connects licensed real estate agents and brokerages (“Agents”) with vetted photography and videography professionals (“Media Partners”) to facilitate the booking, management, and delivery of real estate media services.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Locale platform, including the website located at localeworks.com, any mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

2. Eligibility

By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age;
  • Have the legal authority to enter into a binding agreement;
  • Are using the Platform for lawful purposes only; and
  • If registering as a real estate agent, hold a valid real estate license in your applicable jurisdiction.

Locale reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account that does not meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration;
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials;
  • Notify Locale immediately of any unauthorized access to your account; and
  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

Locale reserves the right to refuse registration or cancel accounts at its discretion.

4. User Types and Platform Access

4.1 Agents

Real estate agents and brokerages may register on the Platform to submit media requests, manage projects, and receive delivered media. Agents access the Platform under the following plan:

  • Agent Subscription ($25/month): Provides unlimited listing media requests per month for a flat monthly fee of $25.00 USD, billed on a recurring basis. Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.

Locale reserves the right to modify pricing with reasonable advance notice to existing subscribers.

4.2 Media Partners

Vetted content creators — including but not limited to photographers, videographers, drone operators, floor plan specialists, and any other media professionals — may apply to join the Platform as Media Partners. Admission to the Locale network is subject to a vetting and review process at Locale’s sole discretion. Media Partners agree to:

  • Maintain professional standards of quality and conduct on all projects;
  • Fulfill accepted project requests in a timely manner;
  • Comply with all applicable laws and licensing requirements; and
  • Adhere to the delivery and payment terms set forth in these Terms and any applicable Media Partner agreement.

4.3 Enterprise Media Partners

Media companies seeking to use Locale as an operational platform for managing their teams and projects may enter into a separate Enterprise Agreement with Locale. Enterprise terms, including pricing, support levels, whitelabel access, and network inclusion, are negotiated individually and governed by a separate written agreement. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and an Enterprise Agreement, the Enterprise Agreement shall control.

5. Project Requests and Fulfillment

When an Agent submits a media request through the Platform, Locale will route the request to an available, vetted Media Partner based on availability, location, and project requirements. Locale does not guarantee the availability of a Media Partner for any specific request or timeframe.

Locale acts as a marketplace facilitator and is not a party to the service agreement between the Agent and the Media Partner. Locale does not employ Media Partners and is not responsible for the quality, timeliness, or outcome of any media services provided.

6. Payment, Fees, and Routing

6.1 Agent Payments

Agent subscription fees are billed monthly via Stripe or such other payment processor as Locale may designate. By providing payment information, you authorize Locale to charge your payment method on a recurring monthly basis. All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or required by applicable law.

6.2 Media Partner Payments

Upon an Agent’s acceptance of delivered media (see Section 7), Locale will release payment to the applicable Media Partner, less any applicable platform fees. Locale may withhold payment in the event of a dispute, suspected fraud, or violation of these Terms.

6.3 Platform Fee

Locale retains a fee of fifteen percent (15%) of the project value for any project transacted through the Platform between an Agent and a Media Partner. This fee applies to all projects completed through the Platform regardless of how the Agent and Media Partner were originally introduced. Work performed entirely outside the Platform and not facilitated through Locale’s systems is not subject to this fee.

The specific application of the platform fee for Enterprise Media Partners is governed by the applicable Enterprise Agreement.

6.4 Taxes

Each party is responsible for all taxes applicable to payments received through the Platform. Locale will issue applicable tax documentation as required by law.

7. Media Delivery and Approval

7.1 Watermarked Preview

Upon completion of a project, the Media Partner will upload the final media to the Platform. Locale will deliver a watermarked version of the media to the Agent for review. The watermarked preview is provided solely for review purposes and may not be used, distributed, or published in any form.

7.2 Agent Approval

The Agent must review the watermarked media and either accept or request revisions within forty-eight (48) hours of delivery. Acceptance by the Agent triggers payment release to the Media Partner and delivery of the final, unwatermarked media to the Agent.

7.3 Deemed Acceptance

If an Agent does not respond within forty-eight (48) hours of delivery, the media will be deemed accepted, payment will be released to the Media Partner, and the final media will be made available to the Agent. Locale reserves the right to extend this window at its discretion.

7.4 Revision Requests

Revision requests must be based on a failure to meet the agreed project scope. Revisions are not guaranteed and are subject to Media Partner availability and the terms of the applicable project. Locale may, at its discretion, mediate disputes between Agents and Media Partners regarding revision requests.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • Circumvent the Platform to transact directly with a Media Partner introduced through Locale in order to avoid platform fees;
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is infringing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform or any other account;
  • Use the Platform in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair its functionality; or
  • Misrepresent your identity, credentials, or licensure status.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account suspension or termination and may expose you to legal liability.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Platform IP

All content, features, and functionality of the Platform — including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, and design — are the exclusive property of Golden Hour Media LLC or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any Platform content without express written permission from Locale.

9.2 Media Ownership

Ownership of media produced through the Platform is governed by the agreement between the Agent and the Media Partner. Locale does not claim ownership of any media produced through Platform transactions. By uploading media to the Platform, Media Partners grant Locale a limited, non-exclusive license to host, display, and deliver such media solely for the purpose of fulfilling the applicable project.

9.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to Locale regarding the Platform may be used by Locale without obligation or compensation to you.

10. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Locale does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Locale makes no warranty regarding the quality, accuracy, or fitness for purpose of any media produced through the Platform.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Golden Hour Media LLC and its members, managers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, even if Locale has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Locale’s total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Locale in the three (3) months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Golden Hour Media LLC and its members, managers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

13. Termination

Locale may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting Locale at info@localeworks.com. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Sections 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15 shall survive termination.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by Locale’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Locale reserves the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of its intellectual property rights.

16. Modifications to These Terms

Locale reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made, Locale will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify registered users by email or in-platform notification. Your continued use of the Platform following notice of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable Enterprise Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Locale regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  • Waiver: Locale’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
  • Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without Locale’s prior written consent. Locale may assign its rights freely.
  • No Agency: Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, or joint venture between you and Locale.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

Golden Hour Media LLC d/b/a Locale
Email: info@localeworks.com
Website: localeworks.com

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