Revision 1 (12/11/2024)
Acceptance of Terms: By accessing and using the Heliport Safety Organization’s Electronic Landing-zone System (ELS) ("the Software"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Software.
Description of Service: The Heliport Safety Organization (HSO) provides the Electronic Landing-zone System (ELS), a centralized database for managing landing area and procedural information.
User Responsibilities: Users agree to use the Software in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Users shall not use the Software for any unlawful or prohibited activities.
Privacy Policy: Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Account Security: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for notifying the Heliport Safety Organization of any unauthorized access or security breaches.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The jurisdiction for any legal proceedings shall be the state of Arizona.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the user and the Heliport Safety Organization regarding the use of the Software and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
ELS Data: The ELS integrates data from a variety of sources. This data is displayed as is, and the HSO is not responsible for its accuracy and validity.
Notice-To-Pilot (NTP): Our NTP system provides advisory information only. The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.
Intellectual Property: All content, trademarks, and data on the Software, including software, text, charts, graphics, logos, and images, are the property of the Heliport Safety Organization or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
Hold Harmless: In consideration of the permission granted to report hazards and use the ELS, users agree to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the Heliport Safety Organization, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and individuals who furnish the information from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), and causes of action arising out of or in connection with any incorrect or inaccurate data or hazard reporting that results in an incident or accident. Users acknowledge that hazard reporting involves inherent risks and uncertainties and agree that the Heliport Safety Organization shall not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the reported data, or for any decisions made or actions taken based on such data. Users further agree to assume full responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use or reliance on the furnished data and the reported hazards.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Heliport Safety Organization shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Termination: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Software at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide notice before any new terms take effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We collect personally identifiable information limited to your first and last name. Your name will be displayed publicly when submitting a Notice-To-Pilot report.
Contact Us: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@heliportsafety.org.
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