KONFOR VA - Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By registering an account with KONFOR VA, accessing our Crew Center, or participating in any KONFOR VA activities, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this virtual airline.

KONFOR VA is a non-commercial, hobbyist flight simulation community operated entirely by volunteers. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Turkish Airlines or any real-world airline. The use of airline branding, logos, and liveries is for flight simulation purposes only under fair use principles.

These Terms of Service may be updated at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of KONFOR VA services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Membership Requirements

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to register with KONFOR VA
You must provide accurate and truthful information during registration
You may only maintain one account with KONFOR VA at any time

Activity Requirements

To maintain active status within KONFOR VA, pilots must meet the following requirements:

Complete at least one (1) flight every 30 days
Maintain an active presence in our Discord community
Accounts inactive for more than 60 days will be automatically suspended
Suspended accounts may be reactivated upon request, subject to management approval

Note: Activity requirements may be waived during approved leaves of absence (LOA). Contact management to request an LOA.

Code of Conduct

All KONFOR VA members are expected to maintain professional conduct at all times. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

Harassment & Discrimination

Any form of harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or bullying based on race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or disability

Cheating & Fraud

Falsifying flight data, using unauthorized tools, submitting fraudulent PIREPs, or manipulating statistics

Network Violations

Violating VATSIM or IVAO Code of Conduct, Code of Regulations (CoR), or User Agreements while flying under KONFOR VA callsign

Disruptive Behavior

Trolling, spamming, excessive profanity, or any behavior that disrupts community harmony or operations

Expected Behavior

Treat all members with respect and professionalism
Represent KONFOR VA positively on all networks and platforms
Follow all KONFOR VA procedures, policies, and SOPs
Report any issues, violations, or concerns to management promptly

Flight Operations

Flight Rules

All flights must be conducted using KONFOR VA callsigns (THY/TURKISH)
Flights must use approved KONFOR VA liveries when available
PIREPs must be submitted within 24 hours of flight completion
Only aircraft in the KONFOR VA fleet may be flown unless special approval granted
Flights must originate from published schedules or approved routes

PIREP Rejection

PIREPs may be rejected or flagged for the following reasons:

Use of time acceleration beyond allowed limits
Unrealistic flight parameters (excessive speed, altitude violations, etc.)
Missing or incomplete ACARS data
Evidence of cheating, manipulation, or fraud
Flying aircraft not assigned to your rank or qualifications

Intellectual Property

KONFOR VA respects intellectual property rights. All Turkish Airlines trademarks, logos, liveries, and brand elements are the property of Turkish Airlines Inc. and are used solely for non-commercial flight simulation purposes under fair use principles.

All custom content created by KONFOR VA staff (website design, documentation, training materials, custom liveries, etc.) is the intellectual property of KONFOR VA and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit permission.

By submitting screenshots, videos, or other content to KONFOR VA, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content for promotional purposes on our website, social media, and community platforms.

Copyright Notice: If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed, please contact us immediately at info@konforva.com.tr with details.

Account Termination

Voluntary Termination

You may request account closure at any time by submitting a ticket through the Crew Center or contacting management via Discord. Upon closure:

Your personal data will be deleted within 90 days as per our Privacy Policy
Anonymized flight statistics may be retained for historical records
You may rejoin KONFOR VA at any time subject to management approval

Involuntary Termination

KONFOR VA reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms of Service, including but not limited to:

Serious Code of Conduct violations
Repeated PIREP fraud or cheating
VATSIM/IVAO network suspensions or bans
Prolonged inactivity without approved LOA

Warning: Terminated accounts may be permanently banned from rejoining KONFOR VA depending on the severity of the violation.

Limitation of Liability

KONFOR VA is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or that defects will be corrected. KONFOR VA, its staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use our services.

By participating in KONFOR VA, you acknowledge that flight simulation activities carry inherent risks including potential loss of progress, technical issues, or service interruptions. You agree to use KONFOR VA services at your own risk.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification on any policies, please contact us:

info@konforva.com.tr

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Our staff team is here to help ensure a positive experience for all members.