Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our services
1. Agreement to Terms
By downloading, installing, or using ACE Checklist Editor ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access or use the App.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Snow Tree regarding your use of our checklist creation and editing services for aviation purposes.
2. Aviation Safety Disclaimer
Critical Aviation Notice
ACE Checklist Editor is a tool designed to assist pilots in creating and managing checklists. It is NOT a replacement for:
- Official aircraft documentation
- Manufacturer-approved checklists
- Professional flight training
- Regulatory compliance requirements
Always verify checklist accuracy against official sources. The pilot-in-command bears ultimate responsibility for flight safety.
3. License to Use
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Download and install the App on devices you own or control
- Access and use the App for personal or commercial aviation purposes
- Create, edit, and export checklists for use with compatible avionics
- Share checklists with other licensed pilots and aviation professionals
4. User Responsibilities
🔍 Accuracy Verification
You are responsible for ensuring all checklist content is accurate and appropriate for your specific aircraft and operations.
📝 Content Ownership
You retain ownership of checklists you create but grant us license to process and sync your content as needed for service operation.
⚖️ Legal Compliance
You must comply with all applicable aviation regulations, including FAA, EASA, or other relevant authorities in your jurisdiction.
🔒 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities under your account.
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to:
- Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
- Use the App to create misleading or dangerous aviation content
- Distribute malware or harmful code through the App
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use the App in a way that could damage or impair our services
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
6. Intellectual Property
Our Property
The App, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-generated checklists), is owned by Snow Tree and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Content
You retain all rights to the checklists and content you create using the App. By using our sync services, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and transmit your content solely for providing our services.
Feedback
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the App become our property and may be used without compensation to you.
7. Subscription & Payments
App Store Purchases
All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Subscription terms, pricing, and refund policies are governed by Apple's Terms and Conditions.
Premium Features
Some features may require a premium subscription. Features and pricing are subject to change with reasonable notice to subscribers.
Cancellation
You may cancel subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNOW TREE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the App
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Statements or conduct of any third party on the App
- Aviation incidents or accidents of any kind
- Errors or omissions in checklist content
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past twelve months.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Snow Tree, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your checklist content or aviation operations
10. Warranty Disclaimer
THE APP 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, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE APP WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
We do not warrant that the App will meet your requirements or that any errors will be corrected. You use the App at your own risk.
11. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except where prohibited by law.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through the App or via email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for:
- Breach of these Terms
- Conduct we believe is harmful to other users or our business
- Legal requirements or requests from authorities
Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
By using Snow Tree, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Last Updated: Auguest 6, 2025