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# Legal Notices and Disclaimers
> Regulatory disclaimers, limitation of liability, AI advisory, data accuracy responsibilities, and compliance guidance for PlaneConnection documentation.
This page consolidates the legal notices, disclaimers, and regulatory
guidance that apply to PlaneConnection and its documentation. By using
the platform or relying on this documentation, you agree to the
[Terms of Service](https://planeconnection.com/terms) and
[Privacy Policy](https://planeconnection.com/privacy).
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## General Disclaimer
PlaneConnection is an aviation management and compliance **tool**. It
does not replace the judgment of qualified aviation professionals,
regulatory compliance officers, designated pilot examiners, aviation
maintenance technicians, or legal counsel.
All safety, operational, and maintenance decisions remain the sole
responsibility of the certificate holder, operator, or individual
making those decisions. The platform is designed to support and
streamline compliance workflows — not to serve as the final authority
on any regulatory, safety, or operational matter.
**PlaneConnection does not guarantee regulatory compliance.** Using the platform does not
automatically mean your operation is compliant with FAA, ICAO, or any other regulatory
requirements. Compliance depends on how your organization configures, populates, and uses the
platform in conjunction with your existing safety management practices and qualified personnel.
***
## Regulatory Guidance Disclaimer
This documentation references federal aviation regulations including
14 CFR Parts 5, 43, 91, 119, and 135, as well as ICAO standards
(Annex 19, Doc 9859) and FAA Advisory Circulars (AC 120-92D). These
references are provided for **informational and educational purposes
only**.
* Regulatory citations reflect our understanding as of the
documentation's last-modified date and may not reflect subsequent
amendments, interpretations, or exemptions.
* This documentation does not constitute legal advice, regulatory
guidance, or an official interpretation of any federal regulation.
* Always consult the [eCFR](https://www.ecfr.gov/), your Principal
Operations Inspector (POI), or qualified aviation legal counsel
for authoritative regulatory guidance.
* For the FAA Part 5 SMS compliance deadline and implementation
guidance, refer to the
[FAA SMS webpage](https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms) and
AC 120-92D directly.
***
## AI and Automated Features Disclaimer
PlaneConnection includes AI-powered features such as the ALI safety
assistant, natural language report submission, anomaly detection,
SmartScore safety scoring, and AI-generated recommendations. These
features are **advisory only**.
* Per FAA 14 CFR Part 5, all safety assessments, investigation findings,
risk evaluations, and corrective action decisions require
independent human evaluation by qualified personnel.
* AI recommendations should be used as **one factor among many** in
operational and safety decision-making, not as the sole basis for
any action.
* AI models may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or contextually
inappropriate outputs. Always verify AI-generated content against
primary sources and professional judgment.
* PlaneConnection implements a human-in-the-loop architecture
(see [ADR-004](/en/explanation/adr-004)) — no AI recommendation
is executed without explicit human approval.
***
## SmartScore Disclaimer
SmartScore is an **informational safety assessment tool**. It is not
an insurance underwriting determination, actuarial product, credit
score, or regulatory compliance certification.
* SmartScore ratings are derived from operational metrics and should
be interpreted in the context of your operation's specific
circumstances.
* A high SmartScore does not guarantee safety, regulatory compliance,
or favorable insurance terms. A low SmartScore does not indicate
regulatory noncompliance or unsafe operations.
* SmartScore never includes individual safety reports, investigation
details, corrective action specifics, individual pilot names,
FOQA/FDM raw data, anonymous reporter identities, or any data
submitted under ASAP, FOQA, or SMS voluntary reporting programs.
* Voluntary safety reporting activity is **never penalized** in
SmartScore calculations. Reporting more hazards does not lower
your score.
For details on data handling, see
[SmartScore Privacy](/en/explanation/smartscore-privacy) and
[SmartScore for Insurance](/en/explanation/smartscore-insurance).
***
## Maintenance Records Disclaimer
PlaneConnection's maintenance module provides tools for tracking work
orders, due items, component histories, and regulatory compliance
documentation. The record integrity features (cryptographic hash
chains, Merkle trees, RFC 3161 timestamps) are designed to support
tamper-evident record keeping.
* **Record integrity tools do not guarantee legal defensibility.**
They provide evidence of record consistency, not proof of
regulatory compliance.
* The operator is solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness,
and timeliness of all maintenance records entered into the platform.
* Maintenance records in PlaneConnection do not replace the
requirement for physical logbook entries, 8610-2 forms, or other
records where hard-copy originals are required by regulation
(14 CFR 43.9, 43.11, 91.417).
* Always ensure that authorized maintenance personnel (per 14 CFR
43.3 and 43.7) perform and sign off maintenance actions through
your operation's approved procedures, regardless of what is
recorded in the platform.
***
## Data Accuracy and Operator Responsibility
PlaneConnection processes and displays data that your organization
enters, imports, or generates through platform use. The platform does
not independently verify the accuracy of user-entered data.
* **You are responsible** for the accuracy, completeness, and
currency of all data in your workspace, including but not limited
to: safety reports, aircraft records, crew qualifications, flight
data, maintenance entries, and financial records.
* Decisions made based on platform data — including safety
assessments, dispatch decisions, crew assignments, and maintenance
actions — are your organization's responsibility.
* PlaneConnection provides data validation tools (format checks,
range validation, duplicate detection) as aids, not guarantees
of accuracy.
***
## Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PlaneConnection LLC
shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the
platform or reliance on this documentation, including but not limited
to:
* Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
* Business interruption or operational delays
* Regulatory enforcement actions, penalties, or fines
* Insurance claim denials or premium adjustments
* Personal injury or property damage
Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you
to PlaneConnection in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. See
the full [Terms of Service](https://planeconnection.com/terms) for
complete terms.
***
## Safety Reporting Protection
PlaneConnection is designed to support a non-punitive safety reporting
culture consistent with FAA 14 CFR Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19. The
platform's confidential and anonymous reporting modes, identity
encryption, and data firewall architecture are designed to protect
reporters.
However:
* Platform features do not create legal privilege or statutory
immunity beyond what is provided by applicable law (e.g., 49 U.S.C.
Section 44735 safe harbor, ASAP MOU protections).
* Operators should consult legal counsel regarding the specific
protections available under their ASAP, FOQA, and LOSA programs.
* The platform's anonymous reporting mode strips identifying data
but cannot prevent identification through report content itself.
Reporters should avoid including uniquely identifying details in
anonymous submissions.
***
## Third-Party Integrations
PlaneConnection integrates with third-party services including but not
limited to: Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), QuickBooks
(accounting), ForeFlight (flight planning), and various aviation data
providers. These integrations are provided "as is."
* PlaneConnection is not responsible for the availability, accuracy,
or security of third-party services.
* Data shared with third-party services is governed by each
provider's terms of service and privacy policy.
* Integration failures do not relieve operators of their regulatory
obligations.
***
## Documentation Currency
This documentation is updated regularly but may not reflect the most
current state of the platform at any given time. Features described in
this documentation may be in development, available only on certain
subscription tiers, or subject to change.
* Where documentation conflicts with actual platform behavior, the
platform behavior governs.
* For the most current feature availability, check your workspace's
active modules and subscription tier.
* Report documentation errors to
[support@planeconnection.com](mailto:support@planeconnection.com).
***
## Contact
For legal inquiries: [legal@planeconnection.com](mailto:legal@planeconnection.com)
For support: [support@planeconnection.com](mailto:support@planeconnection.com)
Full terms governing platform use.
How we collect, use, and protect your data.
Enterprise data processing terms for GDPR/CCPA compliance.
SmartScore data firewall, consent model, and privacy architecture.