Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to FlyForce.

FlyForce is a digital platform operated by StarkWayne Enterprise that enables professional networking, business discovery, directory listings, recruitment opportunities, training visibility, equipment promotion, and industry collaboration within India's drone ecosystem.

By accessing or using FlyForce, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the platform.

2. Nature of the Platform

FlyForce serves as a technology platform that facilitates connections between users.

FlyForce does not:

• Operate drones
• Conduct drone missions
• Provide aviation approvals
• Issue Remote Pilot Certificates (RPCs) or DGCA authorisations
• Employ pilots or instructors listed on the platform
• Guarantee projects, jobs, training outcomes, or business opportunities

All engagements between users occur independently of FlyForce.

3. User Eligibility

Users must:

• Be legally competent to enter into contracts
• Provide accurate information
• Maintain valid certifications where applicable
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Users are solely responsible for the information they submit.

4. User Accounts

Users are responsible for:

• Maintaining account confidentiality
• Protecting login credentials
• Keeping profile information current
• Updating expired certifications and qualifications

FlyForce may suspend or remove accounts that contain inaccurate, misleading, fraudulent, or outdated information.

5. Professional Listings & Platform Modules

Users may create professional profiles and listings across the following FlyForce modules:

• Drone Pilots (Remote Pilots)
• Remote Pilot Instructors (RPIs)
• Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs)
• Type Certified Drones
• Drone Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Drone Rentals
• Jobs & Hiring
• Mission Marketplace
• News & Events

By submitting content, users confirm that:

• Information provided is truthful
• Documents submitted belong to them or their organization
• They possess the necessary rights to publish such information

FlyForce reserves the right to review, edit, reject, or remove listings that violate platform standards.

6. Verification Services

FlyForce operates a Certificate Verification programme for Remote Pilot Certificates (RPCs), RPTO authorisations, Type Certifications and organisation credentials. Where possible, submitted details are cross-checked against publicly available DGCA information.

A FlyForce verification badge indicates that the information submitted by a user has undergone review according to platform procedures. It represents platform verification only.

A FlyForce verification is not:

• DGCA approval
• Government endorsement
• Regulatory certification
• A skill assessment or guarantee of competence

Users remain solely responsible for maintaining valid RPCs and complying with all regulatory obligations.

7. Memberships, Verification Fees & Subscriptions

FlyForce operates as a subscription-based SaaS platform. Paid offerings may include:

• One-time Certificate Verification fees
• Monthly membership plans
• Annual membership plans
• Recurring subscriptions where applicable
• Premium visibility & featured listings
• Recruitment and mission-marketplace services
• Directory and promotional placements

All fees are displayed in Indian Rupees (INR) inclusive of applicable taxes prior to purchase. Payments are processed through Razorpay, a PCI-DSS-compliant third-party payment gateway. FlyForce never stores complete card numbers or CVVs.

Recurring subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled by the user. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle; benefits remain available until expiry. Refunds are governed by the Refund Policy.

8. User Conduct

Users shall not:

• Submit false information
• Upload forged documents
• Misrepresent qualifications
• Engage in harassment or abuse
• Use the platform for unlawful activities
• Circumvent platform processes
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems

Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

9. Third-Party Interactions

Any agreements, contracts, transactions, employment arrangements, rentals, purchases, or business relationships established through FlyForce remain solely between the participating parties.

FlyForce is not responsible for:

• Project execution
• Payment disputes
• Employment decisions
• Equipment performance
• Training outcomes
• Service quality

10. Intellectual Property

FlyForce™ is a registered trademark of StarkWayne Enterprise.

All branding, logos, software, platform design, source code, databases, graphics and intellectual property associated with the FlyForce platform belong to StarkWayne Enterprise unless otherwise specified.

Users retain ownership of content they upload but grant FlyForce a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to host, display, distribute and promote such content through the platform.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FlyForce shall not be liable for:

• Business losses
• Missed opportunities
• Data loss
• Regulatory violations by users
• Professional misconduct
• Equipment failures
• Training disputes
• Employment disputes
• Operational incidents

Users assume responsibility for their own decisions and interactions.

12. Account Suspension

FlyForce may suspend, restrict, or terminate access without prior notice where necessary to:

• Protect platform integrity
• Investigate misuse
• Enforce policies
• Comply with legal obligations

13. Account Deletion & Data Retention

Users may permanently delete their FlyForce account at any time from Settings → Delete my account. On deletion:

• Active recurring subscriptions are terminated immediately; no further billing occurs.
• Profile listings, portfolio and public content are removed from the platform.
• Personal identifiers are erased from user-facing records.

Retention exceptions:

• Verification records (e.g. RPC checks, payment receipts, invoices) may be retained for the period required by applicable Indian law (typically 7 years for financial records).
• Immutable audit logs of security-sensitive actions (logins, password resets, admin actions) are retained only where legally necessary and for platform-integrity purposes.
• Inactive accounts with no activity for an extended period may be flagged for deletion after reasonable notice.

Requests to expedite retained-data removal, subject to legal constraints, can be sent to legal@flyforce.in.

14. Changes to Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated periodically.

Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

15. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana.