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Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

  • “Deliverables” – The final photographic, videographic, or mapping assets provided to you under a Statement of Work ("SOW").

  • “Flight Date” – The agreed‑upon date(s) on which aerial operations will be conducted.

  • “Site” – The physical property, location, or airspace where Services are performed.

 

2. Scope of Services

  1. Services are rendered in accordance with one or more written or electronic SOWs that reference these Terms.

  2. DVTDroneServices performs all flights with FAA Part 107–certified remote pilots and maintains required insurance.

  3. Unless explicitly stated, post‑production (editing, color grading, orthomosaic stitching, etc.) is included only to the extent described in the SOW.

 

3. Client Responsibilities

  1. Permissions & Access. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary consents, waivers, and property access rights, including from property owners, occupants, and any relevant governmental bodies.

  2. Site Conditions. The Site must be safe, unobstructed, and compliant with OSHA and FAA regulations. You must disclose hazards (power lines, cranes, etc.) at least 48 hours prior to the Flight Date.

  3. Accurate Information. You agree to provide accurate Site coordinates, project timelines, and contact information. Delays or additional costs arising from inaccurate or incomplete information are your responsibility.

 

4. Scheduling, Weather & Cancellations

  1. Scheduling. Flight Dates are not confirmed until (a) you have accepted an SOW in writing and (b) any required deposit has cleared.

  2. Weather. Flights may be postponed without liability if weather, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), or unsafe Site conditions exist. We will promptly propose an alternate Flight Date.

 

5. Deliverables & Revisions

  1. Standard turnaround is 5 business days after the final Flight Date unless the SOW states otherwise.

  2. One (1) round of reasonable revisions is included if requested within seven (7) days of delivery. Additional revisions are billed at our then‑current hourly rate.

 

6. Fees, Invoicing & Payment

  1. Pricing is as set forth in the applicable SOW. Quotes are valid for 30 days.

  2. 100% of payment is due upon complete project. If anything is added to the project additional fees may vary.

  3. Late payments accrue interest at 1.5 % per month (or the maximum allowed by law) and you will be responsible for all collection costs.

 

7. Intellectual Property & Usage License

  1. Upon full payment, DVTDroneServices grants you a non‑exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute the Deliverables for the purpose(s) stated in the SOW.

  2. We retain all ownership rights, including raw footage and project files, unless a buy‑out is expressly purchased.

  3. Unless you opt out in writing prior to the Flight Date, you grant DVTDroneServices the right to display excerpts of the Deliverables in our portfolio, website, or social media for promotional purposes.

 

8. Privacy & Data Protection

We treat all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You agree that aerial data may capture images of individuals or private property; you are responsible for any privacy notices or consents required at the Site.

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9. Risk Allocation & Limitation of Liability

  1. Assumption of Risk. Aerial operations carry inherent risks. You assume all risks related to Site conditions not under our control.

  2. Limitation. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOW GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

  3. No Consequential Damages. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.

 

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DVTDroneServices and its employees and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (a) your breach of these Terms, (b) your failure to obtain required permissions, or (c) your misuse of the Deliverables.

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11. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate Services if you breach these Terms or an SOW and fail to cure within 5 days after written notice. Sections 6–13 survive any termination.

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12. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time by posting a revised version on our website. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance.

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13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in United States of America, Arizona, and the parties consent to such jurisdiction.

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14. Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for delay or failure to perform caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including severe weather, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government action, or telecommunications failures.

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15. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. These Terms, together with all SOWs, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions or understandings.

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16. Contact Information

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For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

DVTDroneServices, LLC
Email: info@dvtdroneservice.com
Phone: (480) 431‑4946

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