Venue Staff User Guide

ROCKAXIOM Continuity Playbook
Venue Staff User Guide

Version: 1.0
Date: 17 June 2026
Audience: Venue managers and staff
Application URL: https://app.rockaxiom.au

1. Accessing Your Venue Portal

Your venue has a unique URL and PIN provided by ROCKAXIOM (typically delivered in an Access Pack).

Logging In

The Venue Access login screen
The Venue Access login screen
  1. Open your venue URL in a browser, or scan the QR code from your Access Pack.
  2. Enter your venue PIN (a 4-6 digit number).
  3. Tap Continue.

What Happens After Login

Session Duration

Troubleshooting

2. Venue Dashboard

The dashboard is your home screen after logging in. It provides two primary actions and a readiness overview.

The Venue Dashboard with readiness indicator and action buttons
The Venue Dashboard with readiness indicator and action buttons

Action Buttons

Readiness Indicator

A progress bar shows your venue's readiness percentage. The bar is colour-coded:

Hover over the info icon to see which of the four readiness pillars are complete:

  1. Basics (venue details and address)
  2. Primary contact
  3. Systems snapshot
  4. Manual operations

Access Pack

A Download Access Pack (PDF) button is available on the dashboard to generate and save a copy of your venue's access credentials.

3. Completing Venue Setup

The Venue Setup page is where you configure all of your venue's continuity information. Complete each section to reach 100% readiness.

Readiness Score

A readiness card at the top of the page shows your current score and which pillars remain incomplete. When all four pillars are complete, the status changes to a green Ready badge.

Venue Setup page showing the readiness card
Venue Setup page showing the readiness card

Section 1: Basics (Required for Readiness)

Enter your venue's core details:

Click Save Venue Basics to save.

Section 2: Primary Contact (Required for Readiness)

Enter the details of the first person to call when something goes wrong:

Click Save Primary Contact to save.

Venue Basics and Primary Contact sections with sample data
Venue Basics and Primary Contact sections with sample data

Section 3: Critical Contacts

Add contact details for key service providers. Five contact types are available:

Contact TypePurpose
ISPInternet/NBN provider
EFTPOSPayment terminal provider
POSPoint-of-sale system vendor
ElectricianElectrical and building support
ROCKAXIOMYour ROCKAXIOM support contact

For each contact, enter the name, phone number, and any relevant notes (e.g. after-hours numbers).

Click Save Contacts to save.

Critical Contacts section with all five provider types
Critical Contacts section with all five provider types

Section 4: Systems Snapshot (Required for Readiness)

Document your venue's technology environment. Each field has a placeholder to guide you:

SystemExample
Point of Sale (POS)"H&L POS, Windows Terminals, Mobile POS"
Internet / NBN"NBN fibre, Telstra modem in comms cabinet"
EFTPOS"Tyro terminals, backup 4G dongle"
Power / UPS"APC UPS under bar, switchboard in storeroom"
Backups"Cloud backup nightly, local USB drive weekly"

You can use the Use AI to draft button to generate a starting point based on your venue details.

How AI drafting works: This tool helps you draft this section using your preferred AI assistant. Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. Answer the questions one at a time. When the AI provides a final compiled response, paste it back into this section and review it carefully.

Click Save Systems to save.

Systems Snapshot with documented technology environment
Systems Snapshot with documented technology environment

Section 5: Photos

Upload reference photos of your venue's key equipment. Available categories:

For each photo:

  1. Select a category from the dropdown.
  2. Choose a photo file (JPG, PNG, or WebP, maximum 5 MB).
  3. Optionally add notes (e.g. serial number or location).
  4. Click Upload Photo.

Photos appear in a grid and can be deleted individually.

Photos section with category selection and uploaded equipment photo
Photos section with category selection and uploaded equipment photo

Section 6: Manual Operations Fallback (Required for Readiness)

Describe what staff should do if systems go down. Examples:

You can use the Use AI to draft button for suggestions. Click Save Fallback to save.

How AI drafting works: This tool helps you draft this section using your preferred AI assistant. Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. Answer the questions one at a time. When the AI provides a final compiled response, paste it back into this section and review it carefully.
Manual Operations Fallback section with AI draft button
Manual Operations Fallback section with AI draft button

Section 7: Recovery Priorities

List the order in which systems should be restored after an outage. Example:

  1. Restore EFTPOS (critical for sales)
  2. Get internet back up
  3. Reboot POS terminals
  4. Check pending orders

You can use the Use AI to draft button for suggestions. Click Save Priorities to save.

How AI drafting works: This tool helps you draft this section using your preferred AI assistant. Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. Answer the questions one at a time. When the AI provides a final compiled response, paste it back into this section and review it carefully.
Recovery Priorities section with AI draft button
Recovery Priorities section with AI draft button

Section 8: Recent Incidents

A read-only list of the last five incidents for your venue, showing type, summary, start date, and status.

Recent Incidents list
Recent Incidents list showing open and resolved incidents

Section 9: Playbooks

Playbooks provide step-by-step guidance for handling specific incident types (power outages, internet issues, etc.).

Playbooks confirmed as set up for the venue
Playbooks confirmed as set up for the venue

Section 10: Change PIN

You can change your venue PIN from this section:

  1. Enter your Current PIN.
  2. Enter a New PIN.
  3. Confirm the New PIN.
  4. Click Change PIN.

When the PIN is changed, an email notification is sent to the venue contact email and the primary contact email with the new PIN and a security notice. See Section 10 for full details.

Change PIN section
Security section with Change PIN fields

4. Managing Incidents

Navigate to incidents from the Venue Dashboard or Venue Setup page.

Incidents List

Recent Incidents list showing open and resolved incidents
Recent Incidents list showing open and resolved incidents

The incidents page displays all incidents for your venue in a table:

ColumnDescription
TypeIncident category, shown as an orange badge
SummaryBrief description (click to view full details)
StartedDate the incident was created
StatusOpen or Resolved

Click any incident summary to view its full detail page.

5. Starting a New Incident

  1. Click Start an Incident (from the Dashboard, Venue Setup, or Incidents list).
  2. Select an Incident Type from the dropdown:
TypeCovers
Power IssueComplete/partial outages, breaker trips
Internet IssueNBN, modem, router, connectivity problems
EFTPOS IssueTerminal offline, transaction failures
POS IssueTerminal, controller, printer failures
Facility IssueBuilding, water, refrigeration, fire alarm
Security IssueTheft, break-in, aggressive patron
Other IssueAny issue not covered above
The Start an Incident form
The Start an Incident form
  1. Optionally enter a Title or brief description. If you selected "Other Issue", a description of at least 10 characters is required.
  2. Click Start Incident.

You will be taken to the Incident Detail page with a guided checklist tailored to your incident type.

6. Working Through an Incident

The Incident Detail page is your central workspace during an incident. It contains several sections designed to guide you through resolution.

Incident Header

At the top of the page you will see:

Guided Steps (Checklist)

Incident detail page with guided checklist — two steps completed
Incident detail page with guided checklist — two steps completed

A step-by-step checklist is loaded from the playbook for your incident type. Each step has:

Work through the steps in order. Check each box as you complete it — completed steps show a green background with strikethrough text.

For Facility Issues and Security Issues, a yellow safety warning appears at the top: "If there is any immediate risk to safety, prioritise safety and escalate to emergency services as required."

Continuity Quick Reference

Below the checklist, a quick-reference section provides immediate access to:

Each section has a Copy button to quickly copy the information.

Continuity Quick Reference with key contacts and copy buttons
Continuity Quick Reference with key contacts and copy buttons

Systems Snapshot

A collapsible section showing your documented systems (POS, Internet, EFTPOS, Power, Backups). Useful for giving details to support providers over the phone.

Systems Snapshot cards displayed during an incident
Systems Snapshot cards displayed during an incident

Adding Notes

You can add timestamped notes throughout the incident:

  1. Enter your note in the text field.
  2. Click to submit.
  3. Notes are saved with a timestamp and appear in chronological order.
Add Note field on the incident detail page
Add Note field on the incident detail page

7. Using AI Assist

AI Assist provides venue-specific guidance based on your playbook, systems, contacts, and the current incident context.

How to Use

AI Assist panel open alongside the incident checklist
AI Assist panel open alongside the incident checklist
  1. Click the AI Assist blue button on the Incident Detail page.
  2. A panel opens on the right side (desktop) or as a full-screen overlay (mobile).
  3. Type your question or describe your situation in the text field.
  4. Click Ask AI Assist.

What AI Assist Provides

Responses are structured into four sections:

Example Questions

You can ask follow-up questions in the same conversation thread.

8. Resolving an Incident

When the incident has been addressed, click Resolve Incident on the Incident Detail page.

Resolution Form

The Resolve Incident dialog with all fields
The Resolve Incident dialog with all fields

A dialog appears with the following fields:

FieldRequiredDescription
OutcomeYes"Resolved", "Workaround in place", or "Escalated"
What happenedYesDescribe what went wrong
What we didYesDescribe the steps taken to resolve
Root causeNoWhat was the underlying cause
Follow-up requiredNoToggle on to add an owner name and due date
Downtime (minutes)NoTotal downtime experienced
Financial impact notesNoRevenue or cost impact

Click Complete Resolution to finalise, or Cancel to return to the incident.

After Resolution

Resolved incident header showing Copy resolution button
Resolved incident header showing Copy resolution button

9. Uploading Photos

Photos can be uploaded in two places: Venue Setup (for equipment documentation) and Incident Detail (for incident evidence).

Uploading Incident Photos

  1. Scroll to the Incident Photos section on the Incident Detail page.
  2. Select up to 5 files at once (JPG, PNG, or WebP, maximum 5 MB each).
  3. Optionally add notes.
  4. Click Upload Photos.
  5. Uploaded photos appear as thumbnails in a grid. Click any thumbnail to view it full-size.
Photos and Evidence upload section on an incident
Photos and Evidence upload section on an incident

The system will also display relevant photos from your Venue Setup that match the incident type (e.g. switchboard photos for a power issue).

Deleting Photos

Click the delete button on any photo thumbnail. A confirmation dialog will appear before deletion.

10. Changing Your Venue PIN

  1. Navigate to Venue Setup.
  2. Scroll to the Security section at the bottom of the page.
  3. Enter your Current PIN.
  4. Enter a New PIN (up to 6 digits).
  5. Enter the new PIN again to Confirm.
  6. Click Change PIN.
Security section with Change PIN fields
Security section with Change PIN fields

The old PIN will stop working immediately.

Email Notification

When your venue PIN is reset, an email notification is automatically sent to:

The email includes the new PIN, a reminder that the QR code remains unchanged, and a security notice to contact ROCKAXIOM immediately if the change was not requested.

Important: Ensure your venue contact email and primary contact details are up to date in Venue Setup so that PIN reset notifications reach the right people.

11. Theme Toggle (Light/Dark Mode)

A sun/moon icon in the top-right corner of the header bar toggles between light and dark display modes. Your preference is saved and will persist across sessions.

The header navigation bar with theme toggle (dark mode)
The header navigation bar with theme toggle (dark mode)
Appendix

Appendix A: Incident Types and Playbooks

Each incident type loads a specific playbook with guided steps. Below is a summary of each.

Power Issue (9 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Ensure staff and patron safety
  3. Document the issue with photos/notes
  4. Notify venue manager on duty
  5. Check switchboard for tripped breakers
  6. Switch to manual operations if required
  7. Escalate to electrician or building support
  8. Confirm restoration and system health
  9. Reconcile and record outcomes

Internet Issue (8 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Notify venue manager on duty
  3. Document the issue with photos/notes
  4. Check network equipment and connections
  5. Switch to manual operations if required
  6. Escalate to ISP or IT support
  7. Confirm restoration and system health
  8. Reconcile and record outcomes

EFTPOS Issue (8 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Notify venue manager on duty
  3. Document the issue with photos/notes
  4. Check terminal basics and connectivity
  5. Apply the venue's approved payment contingency
  6. Escalate to EFTPOS provider
  7. Confirm restoration and transaction integrity
  8. Reconcile and record outcomes

POS Issue (8 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Notify venue manager on duty
  3. Document the issue with photos/notes
  4. Switch to manual trading if required
  5. Check POS controller and network health
  6. Escalate to POS support provider
  7. Confirm restoration and data integrity
  8. Reconcile and record outcomes

Facility Issue (8 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Ensure staff and patron safety
  3. Document the issue with photos/notes
  4. Notify venue manager on duty
  5. Isolate affected area if needed
  6. Escalate to building or trades support
  7. Confirm trading impact and contingency plan
  8. Record outcomes and follow-up actions

Security Issue (7 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Ensure staff and patron safety
  3. Notify venue manager on duty
  4. Contact police or emergency services if required
  5. Preserve evidence and record details
  6. Document the issue with photos/notes
  7. Record outcomes and follow-up actions

Other Issue (6 steps)

  1. Assess the situation and severity
  2. Ensure staff and patron safety
  3. Document the issue with photos/notes
  4. Notify venue manager on duty
  5. Escalate to the appropriate support contact
  6. Record outcomes and follow-up actions
Appendix

Appendix B: Venue Readiness Checklist

Your venue's readiness score is calculated from four equally weighted pillars (25% each):

PillarWhat's Required
BasicsVenue name, address, and core details saved
Primary ContactA name and phone number for the first point of contact
Systems SnapshotAt least one system documented (POS, Internet, EFTPOS, Power, or Backups)
Manual OperationsFallback procedures documented for when systems go down

When all four pillars are complete, your venue is marked as Ready (100%).

Additional recommended (but not required) setup:

Appendix

Appendix C: Typical User Journeys

Journey 1: New Venue First-Time Setup

  1. Venue manager receives an Access Pack email from ROCKAXIOM containing their URL, PIN, and QR code.
  2. Manager scans the QR code or opens the URL in a browser.
  3. Manager enters the PIN and taps Continue.
  4. Because readiness is below 100%, the system redirects to Venue Setup.
  5. Manager completes each section: Basics, Primary Contact, Systems Snapshot, and Manual Operations.
  6. Optionally uploads equipment photos, adds critical contacts, and sets recovery priorities.
  7. Once readiness reaches 100%, the dashboard is fully accessible.
  8. Manager clicks Initialise playbooks to prepare incident response checklists.

Journey 2: Handling a Live Incident

  1. A staff member logs in with the venue PIN.
  2. From the Dashboard, they tap Start an Incident.
  3. They select the incident type (e.g. "Power Issue") and optionally add a title.
  4. They tap Start Incident — the guided checklist loads.
  5. They work through the playbook steps, checking each off as completed.
  6. They upload photos of the issue (e.g. switchboard panel, error messages).
  7. If unsure about next steps, they tap AI Assist and ask for guidance.
  8. They refer to the Quick Reference section for manual operations procedures and contact details.
  9. Once resolved, they tap Resolve Incident and fill out the resolution form.
  10. They copy the resolution report to email to their manager.

Journey 3: Quick AI-Guided Response

  1. Mid-incident, a staff member taps AI Assist.
  2. They type: "Power is out in the main bar. Switchboard looks fine. What should I check next?"
  3. AI Assist responds with venue-specific actions based on the playbook and systems snapshot.
  4. Staff follows the suggested actions while updating the checklist.
  5. They refer to Key Contacts to call the electrician directly from the app (tap-to-call).