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Rules & Regulations

Updated August 4, 2024 · Lounge hours: Monday to Thursday 12 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM to 12 AM, Sunday 12 PM to 9 PM

Membership in DROBE Stogies is exclusive, limited, and required. It is the intent of DROBE Stogies to limit its rules and regulations to the minimum required for the mutual enjoyment of DROBE Stogies by all of its Members. It is also the obligation of DROBE Stogies to enforce these rules and regulations for the good of all Members. Persons under the age of 21 are not permitted in the Lounge.

Access to the lounge will be granted ONLY by scanning a valid:

  • Membership Card
  • Guest Pass
  • Day Pass

Non-members will be required to show a valid guest pass or purchase a Day Pass at the front desk.

Conducting Business

Business-related documentation should be handled and displayed discreetly. Quiet discussions and the use of papers and laptop devices (with sound muted) by groups of no more than three are permitted in the Lounge. Cellular phones may only be used in a manner that does not disturb other members or their guests. Texting by cellular phone is permitted with the sound muted. The display of merchandise or business products and solicitation of said products or services by members to other members and/or guests is not permitted. The Lounge name, street address, email address, and/or telephone numbers are not permitted for use as contact information on a Member's personal or business-related correspondence or other materials.

Member Events & Seating

Members are encouraged to make reservations four hours ahead of arrival to reserve seats.

Miscellaneous

  • Boisterous or indecent language or conduct will not be tolerated in the Lounge. Members are encouraged to report such conduct to Management.
  • Members should leave the Lounge in the same condition as it was found upon arrival as a courtesy to others.

Understanding the Rules

By entering the lounge via Membership Card, Guest Pass, or Day Pass, it is the duty of the member/guest to know DROBE Stogies' Rules and Regulations and to cooperate with management in their enforcement. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of membership may lead to termination of membership at the sole discretion of DROBE Stogies Management.

Membership Payments

The term of this Membership Agreement is in perpetuity from its execution and will automatically renew with the Member's membership renewal. The membership fee will be charged to the method of payment submitted with the Membership Application on the Member's renewal date unless written notice of cancellation is received by DROBE Stogies 30 days prior. Membership privileges may be suspended or revoked for non-payment of fees.

Cellular Phones

Cell phones are permitted in DROBE Stogies with the following stipulations:

  • Phones should be set to the quietest ring setting or vibration mode.
  • Phone conversations should be limited to no more than three minutes.
  • The Member's voice level should remain low throughout the conversation.

Be considerate and aware of other Members.

Guests

Associate, Executive, Chairman, and Lifetime Members are granted a number of guest passes annually but may not bring more than three guests at a time. Our system allows members to instantly share guest passes with friends and family:

  • Members send a pass from their wallet to their guest's wallet.
  • Passes are fully compatible with both iPhone and Android devices.
  • Guest Passes can be saved directly into a phone's native Apple or Google Wallet.
  • Guests have their guest pass QR codes scanned and are allowed entry into the lounge.
  • Associate and Executive Members' spouse-guests may accompany the Member free of charge.
  • Chairman and Lifetime Members' spouses may enter the lounge unaccompanied and have the same privileges of Membership.

Storage

Member agrees not to store any illegal products/items at DROBE Stogies and acknowledges that doing so will be grounds for immediate termination of membership and all membership rights, and forfeiture of any and all rights/claims to a refund of membership fees. Further, Member agrees to indemnify DROBE Stogies for any liability and legal fees incurred as a result of such illegal storage and/or activity.

DROBE Stogies reserves the right to access without notice any private humidor locker for the purpose of maintenance, inspection, and/or in the event there is risk of damage to property.

  • To avoid agricultural pest infestation (e.g. tobacco beetle), all cigars shall be inspected by Management before being placed in a Member's locker.
  • Members are not permitted to install their own lock on a locker.
  • Lockers cannot be used to store items that violate any federal, state, or city laws. Items found upon inspection that have not been inspected/approved or that violate the law may be confiscated and/or destroyed without reimbursement. The Member shall be given twenty-four (24) hours' notice to remove the item(s) before such action is taken.
  • The Lounge is not responsible for articles left in lockers or other areas of DROBE Stogies.
  • It is recommended that cigars be kept in boxes inside the locker to preserve their distinct bouquet and flavor.
  • Upon termination of membership, all locker contents must be removed within 24 hours or items shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of in any manner Management may elect.
  • If a locker key is misplaced or lost, a $45 nonrefundable fee will be charged to replace the lock and key.

BYOB

Chairman and Lifetime Members ONLY are permitted to bring and leave one private beverage (bottle) at the bar for personal consumption. Member acknowledges that the ability to consume private beverages in the Lounge is a privilege and will consume such beverages (and ensure guests do) in a responsible manner.

Food

Each Member is permitted to bring or have delivered to the Lounge prepared foods for personal consumption. DROBE Stogies-sponsored special events are exempt from this rule. No food preparation is permitted in DROBE Stogies.

Damages

Damage to DROBE Stogies furniture or fixtures as a result of Member carelessness or disregard shall be replaced or repaired at the Member's expense. Members are encouraged to report such damage to Management.

Suspension or Revocation

DROBE Stogies reserves the right to revoke the membership of any person in violation of membership policies, rules, or for misconduct. Membership privileges may be suspended or revoked for failure to abide by the rules, regulations, and policies set forth in this agreement.

Refusal of Service

DROBE Stogies reserves the right to refuse service and/or access to the premises to any Member, guest, or non-member.

Modification

DROBE Stogies reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The undersigned acknowledges that the use of the DROBE Stogies facility and any privilege or service incident to membership is undertaken with knowledge of risk of possible injury. I hereby accept any and all risk of injury to myself and my guests sustained while using DROBE Stogies or in any event or activity incident to membership. I understand that I am relieving DROBE Stogies, its affiliates, successors, and assigns, and their respective directors, officers, partners, shareholders, members, employees, and agents from any and all loss, cost, claims, injury, damages, or liability sustained or incurred by me and my guests in connection with membership and use of the facility. Neither DROBE Stogies nor its proprietors shall be liable for any damages of any kind arising from or relating to this Agreement, my membership, or use of the facility. Whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, any aggregate liability shall be limited to actual direct or indirect damages that can be proved, up to an amount not to exceed $500.

Impossibility & Legality

In the event the operation of this Lounge becomes impossible or impractical due to changes in the legalities associated with operating a cigar lounge or smoking establishment in the County of Los Angeles, the City of Inglewood, or other circumstances out of DROBE Stogies' control, DROBE Stogies shall not be liable for any portion of any annual fees paid in advance, and any and all such claims to refunds or prorated portions of a refund are hereby and forever waived by execution of this Agreement.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, in conjunction with the Membership Application, constitutes the entire agreement between you and DROBE Stogies regarding your membership and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, undertakings, or agreements, written or oral, between the parties.

Severability

To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted so as to be valid and enforceable under applicable law. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it shall be modified to be rendered valid and enforceable while implementing its original intent to the maximum extent possible. If such modification is not possible, that provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such unenforceability without affecting the remainder.

Choice of Law

In the event litigation is required based on the terms of this Agreement, the parties agree that all such litigation shall be settled by arbitration administered by JAMS, the American Arbitration Association, or an Alternative Dispute Resolution Service. The place of arbitration shall be Los Angeles, CA, and California law shall apply. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

Waiver & Release

In exchange for membership in DROBE Stogies, I hereby provide the following:

  • I recognize that there are certain risks associated with activities that take place at DROBE Stogies, including but not limited to the effects of cigar smoking and secondhand smoke present in the Lounge;
  • I hereby waive and release any and all claims, for my heirs and myself, and agree to hold harmless DROBE Stogies, its employees and owners, from and against all actions, demands, liabilities, suits, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees and claims, both known and unknown) for negligence arising out of the use of the facilities, participation in DROBE Stogies events, and my membership; and
  • I have carefully read and agree to the terms and policies set forth in the DROBE Stogies Membership Application and Membership Agreement as it now exists and as it may be amended in the future.

I have received, read, and agreed to abide by the Rules and Regulations set forth in this Agreement and the Membership Application.

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