POSTFLYTE TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Effective Date: December 29, 2025

TL;DR Summary Box

  • Postflyte is NOT an aviation operator - we just help pilots connect and share resources
  • • You must verify all pilot credentials, insurance, and aircraft airworthiness yourself
  • • All flight cost-sharing must comply with FAR 61.113
  • • We're not responsible for any aviation incidents or disputes between users
  • • You must be 18+ with a valid pilot certificate (where applicable) to use our platform
  • Reselling DPE gouges is strictly prohibited
  • • By using Postflyte, you accept all risks associated with aviation activities
  • • We provide location-based pilot matching and gouge sharing services
  • 1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

    By accessing or using Postflyte ("Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

    2. ELIGIBILITY

    2.1 You must be at least 18 years old to use Postflyte.

    2.2 For aviation-related features, you must possess appropriate and valid pilot certificates, medical certificates, and any other required documentation as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

    2.3 You represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.

    3. ACCOUNT CREATION AND TERMINATION

    3.1 Account Creation: You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

    3.2 Account Accuracy: You are responsible for keeping your account information up-to-date, including your certificates, ratings, and flight hours.

    3.3 Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

    4. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

    You agree NOT to:

  • • Misrepresent your qualifications, certificates, or experience
  • • Harass, discriminate against, or threaten other users
  • • Use the Platform for any illegal purposes
  • • Violate any FAA regulations or other applicable laws
  • • Spam or send unsolicited commercial messages
  • • Attempt to compromise the Platform's security
  • • Share content that infringes on intellectual property rights
  • • Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
  • 5. AVIATION-SPECIFIC TERMS

    5.1 POSTFLYTE IS NOT A PART 135 OPERATOR

    IMPORTANT: Postflyte is NOT a commercial aviation operator, charter service, or Part 135 certificate holder. We are solely a platform for connecting private pilots.

    5.2 User Verification Responsibilities

    YOU MUST INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY:
  • • All pilot certificates and ratings
  • • Medical certificate validity and currency
  • • Insurance coverage and policy details
  • • Aircraft airworthiness and maintenance records
  • • Any other required documentation
  • 5.3 Cost-Sharing Compliance

    All cost-sharing arrangements MUST comply with FAR 61.113 and other applicable federal regulations. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their flight operations are legal.

    5.4 Platform Purpose

    Postflyte is for introductions and connections only. We do not:
  • • Provide flight instruction
  • • Guarantee the accuracy of any user's credentials
  • • Endorse any pilot's skills or safety record
  • • Arrange or facilitate actual flights
  • • Handle payments for flights or aircraft rentals
  • 5.5 User Responsibility for FAA Compliance

    Users are solely responsible for compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and must ensure all flight activities comply with federal regulations.

    5.6 Aviation Safety

    WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
  • • Any aviation incidents, accidents, or violations
  • • The airworthiness of any aircraft
  • • The qualifications or conduct of any pilot
  • • Any disputes between users
  • • Any losses arising from aviation activities arranged through our Platform
  • 6. DPE GOUGE TERMS

    6.1 Content Standards: Users warrant they have the right to share gouge information and that content does not violate FAA test integrity or reveal actual test questions.

    6.2 Accuracy Disclaimer: Gouges are user experiences and opinions only. We make no guarantee of accuracy or relevance to future checkrides.

    6.3 No Liability: Postflyte is not responsible for checkride success or failure based on gouge information.

    6.4 Pricing: DPE gouges are $12 each or available through our submit-one-get-one-free program.

    6.5 No Resale: Reselling, redistributing, or sharing purchased gouges is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination.

    7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

    7.1 Platform Content: All Platform content, features, and functionality are owned by Postflyte and protected by intellectual property laws.

    7.2 User Content License: By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content in connection with the Service.

    7.3 User Representations: You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you post.

    8. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

    8.1 Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your content and the consequences of posting it.

    8.2 No Endorsement: We do not endorse any user content and expressly disclaim any liability related to user content.

    8.3 Removal Rights: We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

    9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

    THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

    AVIATION-SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS:

  • • We do not verify the accuracy of any pilot credentials
  • • We do not guarantee the safety or legality of any flight arrangements
  • • We do not ensure aircraft airworthiness or pilot competency
  • • We make no representations about any user's qualifications
  • 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    MAXIMUM LIABILITY: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO POSTFLYTE IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS.

    EXCLUSIONS: WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • • Aviation accidents or incidents
  • • Loss of flight time or opportunities
  • • Failed checkrides
  • • Personal injury or property damage
  • • Disputes between users
  • 11. INDEMNIFICATION

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Postflyte, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • • Your use of the Service
  • • Your violation of these Terms
  • • Your violation of any rights of another
  • • Any aviation activities you participate in
  • • Your content
  • 12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

    12.1 Arbitration Agreement: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

    12.2 Class Action Waiver: You waive any right to bring claims on a class or representative basis.

    12.3 Small Claims Exception: Either party may bring claims in small claims court if the claims qualify.

    13. DMCA POLICY

    We respect intellectual property rights. To report copyright infringement:

  • • Send notice to: team@postflyte.com
  • • Include: identification of copyrighted work, location of infringing material, your contact information, statement of good faith belief, and statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  • 14. GOVERNING LAW

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and applicable state law where you reside, without regard to conflict of law principles.

    15. CHANGES TO TERMS

    We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

    16. GENERAL PROVISIONS

    16.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Postflyte.

    16.2 Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.

    16.3 No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver.

    16.4 Contact Information:

  • • Email: team@postflyte.com
  • 17. PLATFORM FEATURES

    17.1 Location-Based Services: Our platform shows pilots at airports to facilitate connections. Location sharing is voluntary and can be disabled.

    17.2 Messaging: Direct messaging between pilots is provided for coordination. All messages must comply with our Community Guidelines.

    17.3 Profile Information: Your aviation credentials, ratings, and experience are displayed to build trust within the community.

    17.4 Mobile Applications: These Terms apply to all Postflyte applications including web and mobile versions.

    By using Postflyte, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.