Terms Of Service  TOS

(FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations Terms of Service (TOS)
As a (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations Member ,I Agree that...
1. I am at least 13 years of age. Federal Law in the United States of America prohibits any website from disclosing, in any form, personal information of a minor under 13 years of age. (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations acts in accordance with all terms defined in the Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) as introduced by the Government of the United States of America . Due to the fact that (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations discloses our member's names on our pilot roster, we cannot allow minors under 13 to become members for our Virtual Airline. Under COPPA, a letter of permission may be faxed to the management of any website from the parents of a minor under 13, allowing the minor to join. However, to maintain a certain level of professionalism, (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations has a policy of only accepting minors who are at least 17 years of age. To maintain fairness towards all members at (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations and in the flight simulation community, there will is NO exceptions to these rules.
2. I do own a legal copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight, or Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 and some earlier versions, along with any other flight simulation software, are not officially supported by (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations .
3. I will provide and maintain a valid e-mail address to be eligible for (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations . I acknowledge that if at any time, I cannot be reached at my e-mail for reasons including, but not limited to a full or non-existent mailbox, my membership at (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations will be terminated Immediatly. I understand that a valid e-mail address is required to activate membership.
4. I acknowledge and understand that I have 14 days from the date my account is activated to fly my first flight with (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations .
5. I understand that I have a period of 2 days to activate my account from the time an e-mail is sent out from the (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations Email Service. Failure to adhere to both these conditions will result in my membership being terminated without warning.
I understand that my application can be invalidated by (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations Human Relations Department for any reason.
6. I understand that flight hours flown with other Virtual Airlines or on VATSIM are accepted, up to a maximum of one-hundred (100) flight hours credited to my account, provided that I provide a valid link to my previous Virtual Airline so that these hours can be verified. Failure to provide a valid link will result in my canceling any potential transfer of flight hours to my account. In the case of transferring VATSIM hours, I understand that the one-hundred (100) hour limit still stands, and that I must provide a valid VATSIM ID corresponding to my real name and the same name that I will use to signup with (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations .
7. I will conduct myself with professionalism, integrity, and respect towards all members, staff, supervisors, and management at (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations , and the entire flight simulator community at all times as specified, defined, and described in the (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations Code of Conduct and Ethics. I understand that if at any time I conduct myself in a manner that could negatively affect the professional image and reputation of (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations or any of it's members , my account and membership at (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations can and will be suspended or terminated for any length of time. (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations reserves the right to suspend, terminate, or refuse membership to any member for any reason.
8. I will not provide false information about myself to any member of (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations , on my application, or on (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations Forums at any time, and I understand that if it is discovered that I have done so, my membership can and will be immediately suspended or terminated without notice. I understand that only full names are accepted by (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations , and that nicknames or aliases are not allowed.
9. I allow (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations and it's staff to communicate with me by my registered e-mail address for any reason. This may include general communication, policy changes, delivery of the Newsletter, event announcements, or any other correspondence. I understand that (FSSIMS) Freedom Simulations does not participate in sending any form of SPAM, and that any member found doing so is in violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics, and the account of the member in question will be terminated immediately without warning.
I acknowledge and understand that by the text Above that I will follow these or Termination of membership can occur.