Terms of Service
Last updated: June 2026 · VTreeLabs LLC
1. Acceptance
By accessing or using Vector 61 (vector61.com, pathway.vector61.com, or any associated mobile application), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the platform. Use of the platform by anyone under the age of 18 requires parental or guardian consent.
2. The platform
Vector 61 is a software platform connecting independent Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), flight students, and aircraft owners. We do not provide flight instruction. We are not a flight school, FAA-certificated training center, Part 141 provider, or aviation authority of any kind. All instruction is provided independently by CFIs who use our tools. VTreeLabs LLC acts solely as a technology provider.
3. Automatic data collection
By visiting vector61.com you consent to the automatic collection of certain technical data including your IP address, pages visited, browser type, and referring URL. This data is used solely for internal analytics to improve the platform and detect unauthorized access. It is not sold to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
4. The Certified badge
The Certified badge indicates that a CFI has submitted their FAA credentials for our review and we have confirmed them as authentic at the time of review. It does not constitute an FAA endorsement, does not guarantee instructional quality or safety, and does not create any liability for VTreeLabs LLC. Certification status may change if credentials expire or are revoked. Students should conduct their own due diligence when selecting an instructor.
5. CFI responsibilities
CFIs are solely responsible for the accuracy of their submitted credentials, the quality and safety of their instruction, compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, and the legal validity of any endorsements they issue. By using Vector 61, CFIs represent and warrant that they hold current, valid FAA certificates for the instruction they provide. CFIs who allow their certificates to lapse must update their profile immediately.
6. Student flight logbook
Students own their flight logbook data on Vector 61. CFIs may only add signatures to entries created by the student and may not edit, delete, or otherwise alter student-created entries. Vector 61 is not a legally recognized logbook under FAA regulations — it is a digital record-keeping tool. Students are solely responsible for maintaining official records as required by 14 CFR. VTreeLabs LLC is not liable for any regulatory consequences arising from reliance on Vector 61 records as a substitute for official logbooks.
7. Aviation safety disclaimer
Flight training involves inherent risks including serious injury or death. VTreeLabs LLC is not responsible for any accident, incident, injury, death, or property damage arising from flight instruction arranged through or facilitated by this platform. CFIs and students assume all risks associated with flight training. All users are responsible for ensuring their activities comply with applicable FAA regulations and safety requirements.
8. Payments and billing
Billing between CFIs and students is a direct transaction between those parties. Vector 61 provides tools to facilitate billing but is not a party to any payment transaction. We are not responsible for disputes regarding payment amounts, lesson quality, refunds, or chargebacks. Stripe processes all payments and their terms of service apply. In the event of a billing dispute between a CFI and student, Vector 61 may be asked to provide transaction records but will not adjudicate the dispute.
9. Aircraft owners
Aircraft owners who list aircraft on the platform represent and warrant that they have legal authority to make the aircraft available, that the aircraft is in airworthy condition and properly registered with the FAA, and that all required insurance is in force. VTreeLabs LLC is not responsible for aircraft condition, airworthiness, or any damage arising from use of aircraft listed on the platform.
10. Prohibited use
You may not use Vector 61 to impersonate another person or CFI, submit false or expired credentials, scrape or systematically copy platform data, reverse engineer the platform, transmit malicious code, harass other users, or use the platform for any purpose that violates FAA regulations, applicable law, or these terms. Violation may result in immediate account termination.
11. Intellectual property
All platform content, code, branding, and design is the property of VTreeLabs LLC. The Vector 61 name, logo, and Certified badge are trademarks of VTreeLabs LLC. You may not use our trademarks without written permission. User-generated content (logbook entries, CFI profiles, endorsement text) remains the property of the respective user.
12. Disclaimer of warranties
Vector 61 is provided 'as is' and 'as available' without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
13. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, VTreeLabs LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the platform, including but not limited to aviation accidents, training disputes, billing issues, data loss, or platform downtime. Our total liability for any claim arising from use of the platform is limited to the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim or (b) $100.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VTreeLabs LLC, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the platform, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
15. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the platform shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Utah County, Utah.
16. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We will notify active registered users of material changes by email at least 14 days before they take effect.
17. Contact
Questions about these terms? Email legal@vector61.com. VTreeLabs LLC, Utah, United States.