LaunchBox Media Group Production Booking & Intellectual-Property Policy

LaunchBox Collective – Private Membership Association Production Policy

Effective Date: March 1st, 2021
Last Updated: 6-9-2025

1. Engagement of Services

 

By booking any LaunchBox Media Group (“LBMG”) facility or crew, the client (“Client”) engages LBMG as the production company of record for all filming, recording, and broadcast services.

All LBMG facilities and engineers operate under LaunchBox Holdings LLC and the Pfahlert Family Private Trust, a private production entity based in Tarrant County, Texas.

 

 

2. Ownership of Creative Work

 

Unless a separate written and signed contract states otherwise:

 

1. All video, audio, photographic, lighting, design, and digital materials created, recorded, or produced by LBMG are “original works of authorship” under 17 U.S.C. § 101 & § 201(a) and remain the exclusive intellectual property of LBMG.

2. The Client receives a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the final delivered content solely for the Client’s intended brand or campaign.

3. No transfer, sale, or assignment of copyright occurs without a signed written instrument executed by both parties as required by 17 U.S.C. § 204(a).

4. Any contrary oral statements or implied understandings are void under § 204(a) and Texas Business & Commerce Code § 26.01 (Statute of Frauds).

 

 

3. Raw Footage, Masters & Possession of Copies

 

1. All raw footage, session files, project files, audio stems, and master recordings (“Masters”) remain the property of LBMG.

2. Copies of Masters may be provided solely for post-production or review.

3. Possession or custody of a copy does not convey ownership or copyright.

    

   • Under 17 U.S.C. § 202, ownership of the physical object is distinct from ownership of the underlying work.

   • Editors or contractors who receive files are deemed licensees only.

4. Unauthorized duplication, resale, or publication of raw materials beyond the licensed use constitutes copyright infringement under 17 U.S.C. § 501 and violation of Texas common-law misappropriation.

5. Requests for complete ownership of Masters require execution of a Rights Transfer Agreement and payment of an IP Buyout Fee (typically 200–300 % of the total production value).

 

 

4. Credit, Attribution & Buyout of Credit Rights

 

1. Mandatory Credit – Every production filmed or recorded at LBMG must include:

   Produced by LaunchBox Media Group & Recorded at LaunchBox Collective – Fort Worth, TX

   This credit shall appear in closing titles, video descriptions, podcast notes, or equivalent fields.

2. Credit Waiver / Buyout Fee – Clients wishing to omit or conceal the LBMG credit must execute a Credit Waiver & Rights Buyout Agreement prior to release.

    

   • Waiver fee: 25 % of total production cost or $1,000 USD minimum, whichever is greater.

   • Payment grants the Client a right to publish without visible LBMG branding while leaving all copyrights with LBMG.

   • Full IP transfer requires the separate Rights Transfer Agreement referenced above.

3. Unauthorized Removal of Credit – Deleting or obscuring LBMG credit without a waiver constitutes breach of contract and infringement under 17 U.S.C. § 501, actionable under Texas common-law unfair-competition principles. LBMG may invoice the waiver fee retroactively or seek statutory damages.

 

 

5. Studio & Crew Usage

 

All bookings involving LBMG facilities, engineers, operators, or production staff are governed by this Policy. Engaging any LBMG personnel or reserving any LBMG studio constitutes acceptance of these terms.

 

 

5.1 Studio Rental Scope

 

Studio rental covers access to the designated room and any standard equipment included with that space.

Studio rental does not include production labor, engineering, creative services, or agency-level assistance unless expressly itemized in writing.

 

 

5.2 Crew Labor

 

Crew labor—including camera operators, audio engineers, lighting technicians, grip/gaff personnel, producers, directors, switch engineers, teleprompter operators, talent coaches, and any creative/technical supervisors—is billed separately at standard industry day rates unless explicitly stated in writing.

 

Studio rental fees do not include crew labor or technical operation unless itemized on the invoice.

 

 

5.3 Agency & Creative Services

 

Any agency-related or creative services rendered by LBMG—including but not limited to creative direction, consulting, show development, distribution strategy, branding assistance, sponsorship deck creation, media coaching, teleprompter scripting, production planning, set design, creative supervision, or any support beyond standard room rental—are billed at industry agency rates unless expressly itemized in writing.

 

These services are not included in studio rental fees and are invoiced separately as professional services.

 

 

5.4 Non-Solicitation of Staff

 

Clients may not solicit, retain, contract, or employ LBMG personnel independently without written consent. Unauthorized solicitation constitutes a violation of this Policy and may result in termination of membership privileges and legal action under Texas unfair-competition and misappropriation principles.

 

 

6. Payment & Cancellations

 

• Production, studio, and crew fees are due in full before recording unless otherwise arranged in writing.

• Cancellations within 48 hours forfeit deposits or first-hour fees.

• Late payment or chargeback suspends usage rights until payment clears.

 

 

7. Portfolio & Promotional Use

 

LBMG retains the right to reference, display, or publish completed works for marketing, educational, or portfolio purposes unless the Client purchases a Portfolio Exclusion Waiver (10 % of total project cost).

 

 

8. Governing Law & Venue

 

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

Venue and jurisdiction lie exclusively in the District and County Courts of Tarrant County, Texas.

The parties acknowledge that LBMG operates as a private production and media entity under contractual and common-law jurisdiction, not as a public-sector service provider.

 

 

9. Acceptance of Terms

 

Booking any LBMG facility, using or hiring on-site crew, paying an invoice, or confirming a session constitutes full acceptance of this Policy. Acceptance may occur electronically via website, email, or payment gateway.

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10. Contact Us

For production-privacy-related inquiries: 📧 hello@launchboxcollective.com
📍 2726 Lipscomb Street, Fort Worth, Texas Republic [Non-Domestic]
📞 (817) 961-9690

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LaunchBox Collective™ and LaunchBox Media Group™ operate as private DBAs of LaunchBox Holdings LLC under the Pfahlert Family Private Trust.

Protected by: Private Membership Contract · UCC 1-308 · Common Law · Private Trust Law · State of Texas · U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §§ 101–501)