Last Updated: November 24, 2025
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to www.debuggedthepodcast.com (the “Website”), operated by Vanguard Media LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”). By accessing or using this Website, the Debugged with Patrick Bass podcast, or any related services, content, or materials (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Vanguard Media LLC, a company based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. DEFINITIONS
“Content” means all text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, and other materials available through the Services, whether created by us, our licensors, or users.
“User Content” means any content, materials, or information that you submit, upload, post, or otherwise make available through the Services.
“Intellectual Property Rights” means all patent rights, copyright rights, trademark rights, trade secret rights, database rights, design rights, moral rights, and any other intellectual property rights recognized in any country or jurisdiction worldwide.
3. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
4. LICENSE AND RESTRICTIONS
4.1 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to: (a) resell or make commercial use of the Services or Content; (b) modify, reproduce, or create derivative works based on the Services or Content; (c) use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods; or (d) download (other than page caching) any portion of the Services except as expressly permitted.
4.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any other systems or networks
- Use the Services to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Harvest or collect information about users without their consent
- Use automated systems to access the Services without our express written permission
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services
- Remove, circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of Content
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1 Our Rights
All Content and Services, including but not limited to the Debugged with Patrick Bass podcast episodes, show format, graphics, logos, button icons, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the property of Vanguard Media LLC, Electracast Media LLC, Patrick Bass, or our licensors and are protected by United States, Canadian, European Union, and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
The trademarks, service marks, and logos (“Marks”) used and displayed on the Services are our registered and unregistered Marks and those of our licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use any Mark without our prior written permission.
5.2 User Content
You retain ownership of any Intellectual Property Rights in User Content that you submit to the Services. However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Services and our business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Services in any media format and through any media channel.
You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content; (b) the User Content does not violate any third-party rights; and (c) you have obtained all necessary permissions, releases, and consents for the User Content.
6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.
7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (B) DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
THE CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE PODCAST, IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN CYBERSECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SPIRITUAL MATTERS, LEGAL ISSUES, OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL DOMAIN.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VANGUARD MEDIA LLC, ELECTRACAST MEDIA LLC, PATRICK BASS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY PARTIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of another party. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION
10.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us at hello@debuggedthepodcast.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within sixty (60) days of submission, you or we may bring a formal proceeding.
10.2 Binding Arbitration
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that cannot be resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration shall be conducted in Sebastian County, Arkansas, or at another location mutually agreed upon by the parties. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
10.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION. Unless both you and we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative, class, or collective proceeding.
10.4 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an action in court to seek injunctive or other equitable relief for intellectual property infringement or misappropriation.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent that any action relating to these Terms is not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
For users located in the European Union, nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under EU law, and you may also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of the EU member state in which you reside.
For users located in Canada, these Terms shall also comply with applicable Canadian federal and provincial laws, and you retain all rights afforded to you under Canadian consumer protection legislation.
12. TERMINATION
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, and without liability. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
13. COPYRIGHT POLICY
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable intellectual property laws. Please refer to our separate DMCA Takedown Policy for information on how to report copyright infringement.
14. PLATFORM COMPLIANCE
We distribute the Debugged with Patrick Bass podcast and related content through various third-party platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Google, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, and Spotify. Your use of content on those platforms is also subject to their respective terms of service and community guidelines. We reserve the right to remove or modify content to comply with platform requirements.
15. PRIVACY
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
16. INTERNATIONAL USE
The Services are controlled and operated from the United States. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as outlined in our Privacy Policy. For users in Canada, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
17. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the other provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vanguard Media LLC concerning the Services and supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or arrangements between you and us, whether oral or written.
19. WAIVER
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.
20. ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms and any rights and obligations hereunder to any third party without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.
21. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: hello@debuggedthepodcast.com
Phone: 479-222-1986
Website: www.debuggedthepodcast.com
Please note: We do not accept correspondence via postal mail. All inquiries must be submitted via email or phone.
22. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.