Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TheAirTraffic ("the Service"), including theairtraffic.com, globe.theairtraffic.com, our feeder services and our API, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service. TheAirTraffic is part of Ground Control (grndcntrl.net).

2. Description of Service

TheAirTraffic is a flight tracking network built on data from independent receivers ("feeders"). The Service includes:

• A live flight tracking map (globe.theairtraffic.com)
• Historical flight data, traces and replay
• Aircraft information drawn from public records
• Feeder tools, coverage maps and statistics
• An API for approved users

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Use flight data to harass, stalk or endanger anyone
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) except as described in section 3.3
• Reproduce, duplicate, or exploit any portion of the Service without written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

3.3 Automated Access and the API

The data files and endpoints behind our map (for example /data/, /re-api/ and trace files) exist to run our own sites. They are not a public API. To use our data in an app, site, bot or service:

• Use our API with a key (contact us to get one)
• Credit the source: "Flight data: TheAirTraffic" with a link to theairtraffic.com, wherever our data appears
• Identify your software honestly with a user agent that names it; don't imitate a web browser or copy our sites' requests
• Don't use rotating proxies, VPNs or many IP addresses to get around rate limits or blocks
• Don't bulk-download our full feed or history without permission

We may block, rate-limit or redirect automated access that doesn't follow these rules, without notice.

4. Aircraft Data

Aircraft data comes from public ADS-B, Mode S and UAT broadcasts received by our independent feeders, MLAT calculations, and public records such as aircraft registries. It is published unfiltered and is not anonymous. We do not accept requests to block, hide or anonymize aircraft, including requests based on the FAA's LADD or PIA programs. See our Privacy Policy for how this differs from information about our users and feeders.

5. Feeders

By feeding data to TheAirTraffic, you allow us to use, combine and redistribute the aircraft data your receiver sends, including through our sites, our API and Ground Control. You can stop feeding at any time. Information about you as a feeder is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Content Ownership

All content on TheAirTraffic, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software and our compiled flight data, is the property of TheAirTraffic and Ground Control or their content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

6.2 Flight Data Attribution

Any permitted use of our flight data must credit TheAirTraffic as the source, as described in section 3.3.

6.3 Third-Party Content

Some content, such as map tiles and aircraft photos, comes from third parties and remains subject to their terms. We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TheAirTraffic does not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Flight tracking data will be accurate, complete, or current
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components

Flight Data Accuracy: Flight tracking data is provided for informational purposes only and must not be used for navigation, operational or safety-critical decisions.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TheAirTraffic AND Ground Control SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in flight tracking data or content

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Aircraft data is public; information about our visitors, API users and feeders is private.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Service, including API keys, immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or want API access, please contact us at:

TheAirTraffic
Email: [email protected]
Website: theairtraffic.com

14. Additional Provisions

14.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and TheAirTraffic regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

14.3 Waiver

The failure of TheAirTraffic to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.