Terms of Service & Membership Agreement

Last Updated: January 29, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By creating an account, purchasing a membership, or accessing any content on V1DroneMedia Study Guide and Practice Test Program ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not create an account or access any materials.

2. License Grant

2.1 What You Receive

Upon payment and account creation, you are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to access the course materials, study guides, practice tests, and related content ("Content") for your individual educational use only.

2.2 What This Means

• ✅ You may access the Content for your personal Part 107 exam preparation
• ✅ You may take notes for your personal use
• ✅ You may retake practice tests as many times as you wish during your membership
• ❌ You may NOT share access with others
• ❌ You may NOT copy, download, or redistribute any Content
• ❌ You may NOT use the Content for commercial purposes

3. Account Security & Restrictions

3.1 One Person, One Account

Your account is for your personal use only. You agree to:

• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Not share your username or password with any other person
• Not allow any other person to access the Service using your account
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

3.2 Single Device Login

Our system enforces single-device login. Only one device may be logged into your account at a time. If a second device logs in, the first device will be automatically logged out. This is designed to prevent credential sharing.

3.3 Credential Sharing is Prohibited

Sharing your login credentials with friends, family, coworkers, or any other person is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material breach of these Terms.

4. Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree NOT to:

4.1 Content Theft & Redistribution

• Copy, reproduce, duplicate, or download any Content
• Screenshot, screen record, photograph, or otherwise capture any Content
• Transcribe, retype, or recreate any Content in any format
• Share, distribute, publish, or transmit any Content to any third party
• Post any Content on social media, forums, file-sharing sites, or any other platform
• Sell, resell, license, or sublicense any Content or access to the Service

4.2 Technical Violations

• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access or download Content
• Attempt to bypass, disable, or circumvent any security measures or access controls
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service
• Use browser developer tools to copy, extract, or manipulate Content
• Disable or circumvent copy protection, watermarks, or other protective measures

4.3 Account Violations

• Create multiple accounts to gain additional access
• Use false, misleading, or inaccurate information when creating an account
• Use disposable, temporary, or fake email addresses
• Transfer, sell, or share your account with another person

5. Content Protection & Monitoring

5.1 Digital Watermarking

All Content displayed to you is digitally watermarked with your account information, including your email address and unique user identifier. This watermarking may be visible or invisible.

5.2 What This Means for You

• If you screenshot or copy Content, your identifying information is embedded
• If watermarked Content is found distributed online, it can be traced back to your account
• This protects honest members and allows us to take action against violators

5.3 Activity Monitoring

We monitor account activity for signs of unauthorized use, including but not limited to:

• Unusual access patterns
• Access from multiple geographic locations
• Rapid or automated page requests
• Attempts to circumvent security measures

6. Enforcement & Consequences

6.1 Violation of Terms

If we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms, we reserve the right to:

Immediate Actions:

• Terminate your account without prior notice
• Revoke your access to all Content immediately
• Forfeit any remaining membership time

Financial Consequences:

• No refund will be provided for any fees paid
• You may be liable for damages resulting from your violation
• You may be responsible for our legal fees in pursuing violations

Legal Actions:

• Issue DMCA takedown notices for any Content you have distributed
• Pursue legal action for copyright infringement
• Seek injunctive relief to prevent further distribution
• Pursue damages in civil court

6.2 No Warnings Required

We are not required to provide warnings before taking enforcement action. Serious violations, including credential sharing and content redistribution, may result in immediate termination.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Ownership

All Content, including but not limited to study guides, practice questions, explanations, graphics, design, and organization, is owned by V1DroneMedia, LLC and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License Only

Your payment grants you a limited license to access the Content as described in Section 2. It does not transfer any ownership rights to you.

7.3 FAA Materials

Certain Content may include or reference materials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). FAA materials in the public domain remain in the public domain. However, our original compilation, organization, explanations, practice questions, and presentation of such materials is our proprietary Content protected by these Terms.

8. Payment & Refunds

8.1 Payment

All payments are processed securely through our payment processor. By purchasing, you authorize the charges to your payment method.

8.2 Refund Policy

Due to the immediate access granted to digital Content upon purchase, all sales are final. No refunds will be provided.

8.3 Termination for Violation

If your account is terminated for violation of these Terms, you will not receive any refund, regardless of how much time remains on your membership.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1 "As Is" Basis

The Service and Content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

9.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that you will pass the FAA Part 107 exam. Your success depends on many factors, including your effort, study habits, and test-taking abilities. The Content is designed to help you prepare, but passing is not guaranteed.

9.3 Content Accuracy

While we strive to keep Content accurate and up-to-date with current FAA regulations, we do not warrant that all Content is error-free or current. FAA regulations may change, and there may be delays in updating our Content.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, V1DroneMedia, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any errors or omissions in the Content
• Unauthorized access to your account
• Your failure to pass the Part 107 exam

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for your membership in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless V1DroneMedia, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your distribution of any Content
• Any misrepresentation made by you

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

13.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Termination for violation of these Terms will be without refund.

14. Governing Law & Disputes

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Avon Lake, Ohio, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve any disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and V1DroneMedia, LLC regarding the Service.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce it later.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction.

16. Contact Information

Thank you for respecting our content and the work that goes into creating these study materials. This allows us to continue providing high-quality resources to help pilots like you succeed.