Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using GlidePath Systems.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 13, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GlidePath Systems (“Service”), operated by GlidePath Systems LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GlidePath Systems LLC. By creating an account, accessing our website at glidepath.io, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

2. Description of Service

GlidePath Systems provides a cloud-based aviation training retention and supplemental study platform designed to help student pilots organize their learning, debrief flights, and improve knowledge retention through AI-assisted tools.

Our Service includes features such as flight debriefing tools, study progress tracking, AI-powered learning assistance, and integration with third-party authentication services including Google OAuth for secure sign-in.

Important: GlidePath Systems is a supplemental training aid only. We are NOT a Part 61 or Part 141 flight school, NOT a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and NOT an official system of record for aviation logbooks under FAA regulations.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You may register using your email address or through third-party authentication providers such as Google.

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You may not use another person's account without permission. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Collect or harvest user data without consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates this policy, including removing content, suspending accounts, and reporting to law enforcement.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GlidePath Systems LLC and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Content: All text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software, and other materials on the Service are our property or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Your Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process that content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications, including but not limited to:

  • Google OAuth: For secure authentication and sign-in
  • Payment processors: For subscription billing
  • Cloud infrastructure providers: For hosting and data storage
  • AI service providers: For learning assistance features

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.

7. Payment, Subscription, and Refunds

Subscription Plans: Certain features require a paid subscription. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis depending on the plan selected.

Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You authorize us to charge the payment method on file for renewal fees.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Refunds: We do not provide prorated refunds for partial subscription periods. Activation fees are non-refundable once paid.

Solo Guarantee: Our “20-Hour Solo Guarantee” is subject to specific eligibility requirements including logging minimum flights, completing AI debriefs, and maintaining training consistency. Full terms are available upon request.

7.5 Instructor Student Access Benefits

Free Student Account: Instructors with an active GlidePath Instructor account are entitled to complimentary access to Student features using the same email address as their Instructor account. This allows instructors to experience the student journey and continue their own flight training development.

Eligibility Requirements: To maintain Student feature access after the initial grace period, Instructors must:

  • Maintain an active Instructor subscription
  • Have referred at least one (1) student to GlidePath
  • Have at least one (1) actively training student within the past twelve (12) months

Grace Period: New Instructor accounts are automatically granted Student feature access for the first twelve (12) months without requiring an active student referral. This grace period begins on the date of account creation.

Access Revocation: Student feature access may be suspended if eligibility requirements are not met after the grace period expires. Access can be reinstated upon meeting the eligibility requirements again.

Dual-Role Access: Instructors with Student access can switch between their Instructor and Student dashboards at any time using the role switcher in the navigation menu.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to:

  • The collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy
  • The transfer and processing of your data in the United States
  • Receiving communications from us related to your account and the Service

We implement industry-standard security measures including AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.2+ for data in transit.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements

GlidePath Systems is NOT a substitute for professional flight instruction. All aeronautical decision-making and flight safety remains the sole responsibility of the Pilot in Command.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GLIDEPATH SYSTEMS LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
  • Damages resulting from interruption or cessation of the Service
  • Damages resulting from third-party conduct on the Service

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GlidePath Systems LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your content submitted to the Service

12. Termination

By You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your dashboard.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Taylor County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

GlidePath Systems LLC

525 EN 18th St

Abilene, TX 79601

Email: [email protected]

Privacy Inquiries: [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using GlidePath Systems, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.