Terms & Conditions

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I. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

A. Welcome and Scope

Welcome to the Alpha Flights website, accessible at alphaflights.tech. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement governing your access to and use of the Website, including all information, content, features, and services provided herein.

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.1 If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the Website.3 These Terms apply with full force and effect to your use of this Website.1

B. Website Purpose

The Alpha Flights Website serves as an informational resource dedicated exclusively to the field of First-Person View (FPV) drones. Its purpose is to facilitate research, learning, and discovery related to FPV technology, components, building techniques, flying practices, and related topics. The content provided is intended for informational and educational use only. This Website does not engage in the direct sale of FPV drones or related products but may provide information about them, potentially including links to third-party resources or retailers.

C. Age Requirement

This Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 ("Minors").1 By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are a Minor, you may only use the Website under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.5 The supervising parent or guardian assumes full responsibility for the Minor's use of the Website and compliance with these Terms. This age restriction is necessary given the nature of the information provided, which relates to activities (FPV drone operation) with inherent risks, and ensures users have the legal capacity to agree to these binding terms.1

D. Relationship to Other Policies

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy carefully. Standard practice involves separating the Privacy Policy for clarity and compliance with data protection regulations.6 Acknowledging and linking the Privacy Policy within these Terms ensures users are aware of the comprehensive governance framework for website use.7

II. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

"Website," "Service": Refers to the Alpha Flights website located at, including all its pages, content, features, and functionality.
"User," "You," "Your": Refers to any individual accessing or using the Website.
"Content": Refers to all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, information, and other materials found on the Website, whether owned by Alpha Flights or third parties.
"Alpha Flights Content": Refers to Content originally created and owned by Alpha Flights or licensed to Alpha Flights, excluding Third-Party Content and User Content (if applicable).
"Third-Party Content": Refers to content, information, websites, or resources originating from parties other than Alpha Flights, which may be linked to or referenced on the Website.
"Intellectual Property": Refers to copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, patents, trade secrets, database rights, and other proprietary rights.

Defining key terms upfront provides clarity and avoids ambiguity, strengthening the enforceability of the agreement.6

III. Use of the Website

A. Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Alpha Flights grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content solely for your personal, non-commercial, informational, and research purposes related to FPV drones.4 You agree to use the Website lawfully and only for legitimate purposes, in compliance with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.4

B. Prohibited Conduct

Your permission to use the Website is contingent upon your adherence to these Terms. You agree not to engage in, attempt to engage in, or encourage or assist others in engaging in any of the following prohibited activities:

Using the Website for any purpose that is illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized by these Terms.7
Copying, reproducing, modifying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, performing, publishing, licensing, creating derivative works from, transferring, selling, or otherwise exploiting any Content obtained from the Website, except as expressly permitted for personal, non-commercial research under these Terms.4
Using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means or any manual process to access, monitor, copy, or extract data from the Website without prior written permission.11
Violating the restrictions in any robot exclusion headers on the Service or bypassing or circumventing other measures employed to prevent or limit access to the Website.11
Taking any action that imposes, or may impose, in Alpha Flights' sole discretion, an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Website's infrastructure.11
Interfering or attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or any activities conducted on the Website, including violating or attempting to violate its security systems.7
Introducing any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, malware, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.3
Using the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Website.1
Using the Website to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.7
Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity, or using a false email address.12
Deep-linking to any portion of the Service or "framing," "mirroring," or otherwise incorporating any part of the Service into any other website without prior written authorization.11
Infringing upon or violating our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.7

A clear enumeration of prohibited activities is crucial for protecting the Website's operational integrity, its intellectual property, and its users, while providing unambiguous grounds for restricting access to violators.7

Summary of Prohibited Activities

Legality & Fraud

Illegal purposes, fraudulent activities, unauthorized use.

Content Misuse

Unauthorized copying, distribution, modification, sale, creation of derivative works.

Automated Access

Use of robots, spiders, scrapers; data extraction without permission.

System Integrity

Bypassing security, imposing unreasonable load, interfering with operation, introducing malware/viruses.

Harmful Conduct

Harassment, abuse, defamation, discrimination.

Misrepresentation

False identity, false affiliation, false email address.

Website Integration

Deep-linking, framing, mirroring without permission.

Intellectual Property

Infringing Alpha Flights' or third-party IP rights.

Note: This provides a summary; the full descriptions in Section III.B are controlling.

IV. Website Content & Intellectual Property Rights

A. Ownership of Alpha Flights Content

The Website and all its original Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images (unless otherwise noted as third-party or used under license/permission), audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the compilation and arrangement thereof, constitute the exclusive property of Alpha Flights or its content suppliers and licensors.1 This Content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws in the relevant jurisdictions.9 Alpha Flights reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms. No license or right is granted to you by implication, estoppel, or otherwise in or under any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right of Alpha Flights or any third party, except for the limited license for permitted use described in Section III.A.15

B. Use of Third-Party Information & Citations

You acknowledge that the Website incorporates and references information sourced from various external websites, manufacturers, community forums, and other resources to provide comprehensive informational content about FPV drones. Where information is directly quoted, paraphrased, or significantly relies on external sources, Alpha Flights endeavors to provide appropriate attribution through citations or by listing sources, potentially on a dedicated "Works Cited" or "Sources" page. Alpha Flights does not claim ownership of this third-party information. The inclusion of such information does not imply endorsement or verification by Alpha Flights. Users should be aware that Alpha Flights makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information originating from third-party sources, as further detailed in the Disclaimers section (Section V).

C. Image Permissions

All images displayed on the Website are either: (i) the original creations and property of Alpha Flights; (ii) used with explicit permission obtained from the respective copyright holders; or (iii) used under valid licenses (e.g., stock photography licenses, Creative Commons licenses) that permit their use on this Website. You are strictly prohibited from downloading, copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, or otherwise using any images found on the Website unless you independently verify the permissions associated with a specific image and comply with its licensing terms, or obtain explicit written consent from Alpha Flights or the relevant copyright holder.4 Unauthorized use of images may violate copyright laws and these Terms.

D. User Restrictions on Content

Except for the limited right to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial research as permitted herein, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, modify, sell, license, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any Content from the Website without the prior express written permission of Alpha Flights or the respective rights holder.10

E. Trademarks

The name "Alpha Flights," the Alpha Flights logo(s), and any related product or service names, design marks, or slogans are trademarks or service marks of Alpha Flights.5 All other trademarks, service marks, product names, and company names or logos appearing on the Website are the property of their respective owners.14 You may not use any trademarks or service marks displayed on the Website without the prior written consent of Alpha Flights or the respective owner. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.5

Addressing the source and permissions for content, especially third-party information and images, is vital for legal compliance and transparency, directly fulfilling the user's requirements while managing intellectual property risks.9

V. Disclaimers

A. General Disclaimer ("As Is" / "As Available")

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED BY ALPHA FLIGHTS ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.1 ALPHA FLIGHTS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.11

B. Accuracy Disclaimer

ALPHA FLIGHTS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, VALIDITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE.16 Information related to FPV drones, including technical specifications, component compatibility, building techniques, software configurations, flight practices, and particularly local, state, and federal regulations governing drone operation, is subject to frequent change and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content or for the results obtained from the use of such information.5 YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.16

C. External Links Disclaimer

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Alpha Flights. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and do not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Alpha Flights of the third party or its content, products, or services.3 Alpha Flights has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.16 You acknowledge and agree that Alpha Flights shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services. You access and use such third-party sites entirely at your own risk.3

D. FPV Drone Safety Disclaimer & Assumption of Risk

FPV DRONE OPERATION IS AN ACTIVITY WITH INHERENT RISKS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE INHERENT DANGERS INVOLVED WHEN ASSEMBLING, CONFIGURING, AND OPERATING MULTI-ROTOR AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING FPV DRONES.2 SPECIFIC RISKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

SEVERE INJURY FROM SPINNING PROPELLERS: Propellers rotate at high speeds and can cause serious cuts or other injuries. Never work on models with propellers mounted.2
LITHIUM POLYMER (LIPO) BATTERY HAZARDS: LiPo batteries can be volatile if misused, damaged, or improperly charged/discharged, potentially leading to swelling, fire, or explosion.2 Proper handling, charging, storage, and disposal procedures are critical.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Working with electronic components involves risks of electrical shock. Always work on systems safely de-energized and avoid shorting or reversing leads.2

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, FLIGHT INSTRUCTION, OR A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER TRAINING AND JUDGMENT. ALPHA FLIGHTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE SUITABILITY OR SAFETY OF ANY TECHNIQUE, COMPONENT, CONFIGURATION, OR PRACTICE DISCUSSED.

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Operating your FPV drone and related equipment safely and responsibly.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations regarding drone operation, including registration, licensing, airspace restrictions, and privacy considerations.
Understanding and mitigating the risks associated with FPV drone activities.

BY USING INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY FPV DRONE-RELATED ACTIVITY (INCLUDING BUILDING, CONFIGURING, TESTING, OR FLYING), YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH ACTIVITY. ALPHA FLIGHTS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY AND SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT, INJURY, DEATH, LOSS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, LEGAL VIOLATIONS, OR OTHER CLAIM RELATED TO OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OR APPLICATION OF ANY INFORMATION OR PRODUCTS DISCUSSED OR REFERENCED ON THIS WEBSITE.2

These comprehensive disclaimers are essential for managing liability exposure for an informational website, particularly one dealing with a technical and potentially hazardous hobby like FPV drones.16 The specific FPV safety warnings directly address the unique risks involved.2

VI. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ALPHA FLIGHTS, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

(a) YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE;

(b) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF OTHER USERS OR THIRD PARTIES;

(d) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT (IF APPLICABLE);

(e) ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN FPV DRONE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BASED ON, OR IN RELIANCE UPON, INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE; OR

(f) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS.

THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF ALPHA FLIGHTS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.1

IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE OTHER PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS, ALPHA FLIGHTS IS FOUND TO BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, ALPHA FLIGHTS' TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).11

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This clause serves as a crucial layer of legal protection, aiming to cap potential financial exposure if liability is established despite the disclaimers.6

VII. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alpha Flights, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way related to:

(a) Your access to or use of the Website;

(b) Your breach or violation of any provision of these Terms;

(d) Your violation of any rights of any third party, including, without limitation, any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; or

(e) Any dispute or issue between you and any third party.

.1 Alpha Flights reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. This clause shifts the financial burden of defending claims caused by user misconduct back to the responsible user.7

VIII. Privacy

Alpha Flights is committed to protecting your privacy. Our collection and use of personal information in connection with your access to and use of the Website are described in our Privacy Policy. As previously stated, the Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy located at [Insert Link to Privacy Policy] to understand our practices.6

IX. Modifications to Terms

Alpha Flights reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time.6 If we make material changes to these Terms, we will post the revised Terms on the Website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms.3 Your continued access to or use of the Website after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.3 It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.20 If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Website. This flexibility is necessary to adapt to evolving legal requirements and operational needs.9

X. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

A. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of, United States, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.1

B. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will ideally be resolved amicably through informal negotiation. If informal negotiation is unsuccessful, you agree that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of located. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration." .6 You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts. Defining the governing law and dispute resolution mechanism provides predictability and potentially reduces the costs associated with legal disagreements.7

XI. Termination

Alpha Flights may terminate or suspend your access to all or any part of the Website at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.6 Such termination may result from, but is not limited to, a breach of these Terms.20 If you wish to terminate this agreement, you may simply discontinue using the Website.

Upon termination of your access, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions (Section IV.A, IV.E), disclaimers (Section V), limitation of liability (Section VI), indemnification (Section VII), governing law and dispute resolution (Section X), and miscellaneous provisions (Sections XII, XIII).6 This ensures ongoing protection for the website owner regarding past user actions and core legal principles.

XII. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.1 This clause preserves the validity of the rest of the agreement even if one part is struck down.

XIII. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy incorporated herein by reference, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Alpha Flights regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.1 This ensures that the written terms are the definitive agreement between the parties.

XIV. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact Alpha Flights at:

Austin.berthold@alphaflights.tech

Providing a clear channel for communication allows users to seek clarification and fosters transparency.

XV. Conclusion

These Terms and Conditions establish the legal framework governing the use of the Alpha Flights website. They define user rights and responsibilities, protect Alpha Flights' intellectual property, and crucially, incorporate necessary disclaimers and liability limitations pertinent to an informational website focused on the potentially hazardous hobby of FPV drones. Key elements include the explicit statement of the website's informational purpose, the acknowledgment and citation of third-party sources, clear stipulations regarding image permissions, comprehensive disclaimers of accuracy and liability (including specific FPV safety warnings), and standard clauses covering governing law, dispute resolution, and modifications. Adherence to these Terms is a prerequisite for using the Alpha Flights website. Users are encouraged to review these Terms and the associated Privacy Policy carefully.