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2. Description of Service

AviationRef.com provides free educational aviation reference material including but not limited to: ICAO phonetic alphabet, METAR/TAF weather codes, ATC phraseology, airspace classifications, navigation fundamentals, and flight planning guidance. The service is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Access to AviationRef.com is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice.

3. Educational Purpose Only

All content on AviationRef.com is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this site constitutes:

• Official aviation regulatory guidance from any national or international authority
• A training course, qualification, licence, or certification of any kind
• Aeronautical charts, navigation data, or flight briefing materials for use during flight operations
• Legal, medical, or professional advice of any kind

You must not use this website as a substitute for official aviation training, examinations, regulated publications, or pre-flight briefing materials. Always verify procedures and regulations with your national aviation authority and certified instructors.

4. Accuracy and Limitations

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information based on ICAO standards and official publications. However, we make no warranty that the information on this site is current, complete, or free from error. Aviation regulations, procedures, and standards change frequently and vary between jurisdictions.

Always verify any information obtained from AviationRef.com with your national aviation authority and official, current regulatory publications before applying it to any flight-related activity. The use of outdated or misunderstood information in flight operations can have serious consequences.

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Fair use for personal study and non-commercial educational purposes is permitted, provided that AviationRef.com is clearly attributed as the source. Linking to AviationRef.com from other websites is permitted and encouraged.

6. User Conduct

By using AviationRef.com, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
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• Misrepresent aviation information obtained from this site as official, regulatory, or certified guidance
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the website

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

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We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of any external websites. You access external sites at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policy of any external site you visit.

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We are not responsible for any claims, losses, or damages arising from your interaction with advertisements displayed on this site. Clicking on advertisements may take you to third-party websites governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

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10. Limitation of Liability

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11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of AviationRef.com shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of AviationRef.com following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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