Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 11, 2026  •  FlightMentor by Chase De Laurie

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using FlightMentor ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Development status: FlightMentor is in development. App features described below may change before release. Joining the launch email list does not create an app account, start a subscription, or reserve beta access.

FlightMentor is an AI-powered study companion for student pilots pursuing Private Pilot (PPL), Instrument Rating (IFR), Commercial Pilot (CPL), and Multi-Engine (CMEL) certificates. The App provides:

• Structured training lesson guides
• AI mentor chat for aviation knowledge questions
• Simulated oral exam practice with AI grading
• ATC communications practice drills
• Checkride preparation tools and weak topic tracking

3. Educational Use Only

All content in FlightMentor, including AI-generated responses, is for educational and study purposes only. You acknowledge that:

• AI responses may contain errors and should be verified against official FAA publications (FAR/AIM, AC series, handbooks)
• The App should never be used for real-time flight planning, weather decisions, or in-flight decision-making
• The App does not replace flight instruction from a certificated flight instructor (CFI)
• You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of any information before relying on it

4. AI-Generated Content

FlightMentor uses Anthropic's Claude AI to generate educational content. You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated responses are not reviewed by certified flight instructors before being displayed
• AI may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
• Aviation regulations, procedures, and best practices change — always verify with current official sources
• You assume all responsibility for decisions made based on AI-generated content

5. Account and Eligibility

An account is required to use the App. Email/password and Sign in with Apple may be available. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. You must be at least 13 years old to use the App.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

• Subscription pricing, included features, and activity limits have not yet been announced. Applicable details will be shown before purchase when the app becomes available.
• Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store and managed by Apple
• You can cancel anytime through your Apple ID subscription settings
• Deleting your FlightMentor account does not cancel an Apple subscription; cancel billing separately in App Store Subscriptions
• Refunds are handled by Apple per their refund policy
• Prices may change with notice; existing subscribers will be notified before renewal at new prices

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the AI features to generate content unrelated to aviation training
• Attempt to extract, reverse-engineer, or abuse the AI system prompts
• Circumvent rate limits or subscription restrictions
• Use the App in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Share your account credentials with others

8. Intellectual Property

The App, its design, code, and original content are owned by Chase De Laurie. FAA publications referenced within the App are public domain. AI-generated responses are provided for your personal educational use.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT AI RESPONSES WILL BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. AVIATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES CHANGE; ALWAYS VERIFY WITH CURRENT OFFICIAL SOURCES.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHASE DE LAURIE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DECISIONS MADE BASED ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Third-Party Terms

Your use of the App is also subject to:

• Apple's Standard EULA (unless superseded by these Terms)
• Apple's App Store Terms of Service
• You confirm you are not located in a U.S.-embargoed country or on any U.S. government restricted party list

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time for violation of these Terms. You may stop using the App at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases, but provisions that should survive (disclaimers, limitations of liability) will continue.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at Cdelaurie@flightmentor.app