Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of The Austin Pulse (theaustinpulse.com), a local business news and intelligence publication for Austin, Texas, operated by The Business Club USA.

By visiting or using this site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

Use of the Site

You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from this site without written permission
• Use the site or its content to train AI models or build competing products
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the site's infrastructure, security, or performance
• Use automated tools to submit forms, interact with Marvin, or generate artificial traffic
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when interacting with this site
• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws

We reserve the right to block access for any user or entity that violates these terms.

Content & Accuracy

The Austin Pulse publishes local news, business information, event listings, and neighbourhood guides for the Austin area. Content is updated regularly but may not always reflect the most current conditions.

• Business hours, locations, prices, and event details change — always verify directly with the business or venue before acting on information from this site
• News content may be aggregated from third-party sources and is presented for informational purposes
• We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content on this site

Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice of any kind.

AI-Generated Content

Some content on this site is generated or assisted by artificial intelligence. This includes neighbourhood guides, business summaries, and event descriptions.

We review AI-generated content for quality but cannot guarantee it is free of inaccuracies. If you spot an error, contact us and we will correct it.

Marvin AI Assistant

Marvin is an AI-powered assistant available on this site. By using Marvin you acknowledge:

• Marvin is an automated AI system — not a human, not a licensed professional
• Responses from Marvin are informational only and should not be relied upon as expert advice
• Marvin's knowledge of Austin businesses, events, and services may not be current or complete
• Your conversations with Marvin may be stored and reviewed to improve the service (see our Privacy Policy)
• Do not share sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information in the chat

We are not liable for decisions made based on Marvin's responses.

Intellectual Property

All original content on this site — including articles, guides, design, layout, logos, and the Marvin AI system — is the property of The Business Club USA and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

• You may share links to content on this site freely
• You may quote brief excerpts for commentary or news reporting, provided you credit The Austin Pulse with a link
• You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles or substantial portions of content without written permission
• You may not use our name, logo, or branding without written permission

The Austin Pulse name and associated marks are trademarks of The Business Club USA. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites, including news sources, business listings, event pages, and sponsor content. These links are provided for convenience.

We do not control external sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability. A link does not imply endorsement.

Sponsored content and affiliate links are identified as such. We may earn a commission from affiliate links at no cost to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and all content on it are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied.

We make no warranties that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content.

Your use of this site is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Business Club USA and The Austin Pulse are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use this site
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content
• Any decisions made in reliance on content from this site or from Marvin
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party content or sites linked from this site

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from your use of this site will be resolved in the courts of Travis County, Texas.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Material changes will be noted on the site for 30 days after they take effect.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to:

• Publication: The Austin Pulse
• Operator: The Business Club USA
• Website: theaustinpulse.com
• Contact: Talk to Marvin