Terms of Service
Version 2026-08-08 · Last updated: August 8, 2026 · Vector61 LLC
1. Acceptance
By accessing or using Vector61 (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. Please note that Section 16 requires most disputes to be resolved by binding individual arbitration and waives your right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action. You may opt out of that section within 30 days, as described there.
2. The platform
Vector61 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. Vector61 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 Vector61 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 Vector61, 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 Vector61. CFIs may only add signatures to entries created by the student and may not edit, delete, or otherwise alter student-created entries. Vector61 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. Vector61 LLC is not liable for any regulatory consequences arising from reliance on Vector61 records as a substitute for official logbooks.
7. Aviation safety disclaimer
Flight training involves inherent risks including serious injury or death. Vector61 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, forms of payment, and processing fees
Vector61, operated by Vector61 LLC, facilitates payments between users through Stripe, whose terms of service also apply. When a flight is billed through the platform, the person paying selects a form of payment. Paying by ACH bank transfer is free to the payer; the aircraft owner bears the ACH processing cost for that transaction, which is deducted from the owner's payout. Paying by credit or debit card adds a card fee that the payer covers and agrees to at checkout; the portion of that card fee above the underlying processing cost is retained by Vector61 LLC as a service fee. Regardless of the method the payer chooses, the aircraft owner is charged an amount equal to the ACH processing fee for the transaction, deducted from the owner's payout. All applicable fees are shown before the payer confirms a booking. ACH bank transfer is available only when a flight is booked at least five (5) days in advance, because ACH debits are initiated at the time of booking and require several business days to clear; for flights booked with less notice, a card is required. ACH debits may be returned (for example, for insufficient funds), and a returned or disputed payment may result in additional fees, cancellation of the affected booking, or suspension of platform access. Instruction fees set by CFIs are a direct transaction between the CFI and the student; Vector61 is not a party to, and does not adjudicate, disputes over payment amounts, lesson quality, refunds, or chargebacks, though it may provide transaction records on request.
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. Vector61 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 Vector61 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 Vector61 LLC. The Vector61 name, logo, and Certified badge are trademarks of Vector61 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
Vector61 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, Vector61 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 Vector61 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. Dispute resolution — informal resolution first, then binding arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. Informal resolution first: before filing any claim, you agree to email hello@vector61.com describing the dispute and to work with us in good faith to resolve it informally for at least 30 days. Most disputes end here. Binding individual arbitration: if we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and Vector61 LLC agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms, the Privacy Policy, or your use of the platform will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court. The arbitration will take place in Utah County, Utah, or — at your election — by videoconference or on written submissions. The arbitrator's decision is final and binding, and judgment may be entered on it in any court of competent jurisdiction. Waiver of jury trial and class actions: you and Vector61 LLC each waive the right to a trial by jury and the right to participate in a class, collective, consolidated, or representative action. The arbitrator may award relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party's individual claim. If this class-action waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim — and only that claim — will proceed in the courts identified in Section 15, and the remainder of this section still applies to all other claims. Small claims exception: either party may instead bring an individual claim in small claims court if it qualifies. Your right to opt out: you may opt out of this arbitration agreement by emailing hello@vector61.com with the subject line 'Arbitration Opt-Out' within 30 days of first accepting these terms, including your name and the email address on your account. Opting out will not affect your account or any other part of these terms; disputes will instead be resolved in the courts identified in Section 15. Survival: this section survives termination of your account.
17. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms at any time. Each version carries a version number, shown at the top of this page. We will notify active registered users of material changes by email at least 14 days before they take effect, and may ask you to review and accept the updated terms the next time you sign in. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
18. Contact
Questions about these terms? Email hello@vector61.com. Vector61 LLC, Utah, United States.