Terms of Service for SIM Lovers (PC Based Flight Simulators)
Keyvan Havacılık A.Ş. (“Keyvan,” “us,” “we”) provides aeronautical navigation datasets, which are delivered over the Internet to computers, tablets, and other devices (“Device(s)”) for use in flight simulation software.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our Services. In these Terms, the word “Services” refers to the purchase and use of aeronautical navigation datasets (the “Data”), including all properties, functions, websites, user interfaces, content, and software connected to our Services.
- Account
You must register an account (“Account”) to purchase and use the Services. Certain parts of the Services are accessible immediately upon registering an Account, including limited access to the Data and certain functionalities. However, to gain full access to the purchased dataset, you must complete the purchase process.
Personal UseYour Account is personal and must not be used by anyone other than yourself. You may only register an Account as an individual natural person and not on behalf of a business, organization, association, or any other legal entity.
Account ResponsibilityYou are responsible and liable for all activities conducted through your Account, even if these activities occur without your knowledge or permission. You must keep your username and password confidential and change your password if you suspect it has been compromised. If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your Account, you must inform Keyvan immediately by sending an email to navdb@keyvan.aero.
Age RequirementYou must be at least 18 years old to register an Account.
CommunicationKeyvan may contact you with information relating to your Account or Subscription. It is your responsibility to keep your email address up to date.
Account CancellationYou can cancel your Account at any time via your account management interface on the Website. However, once a dataset has been accessed or downloaded, the sale is final, and no refunds or cancellations will be permitted.
Data RetentionKeyvan reserves the right to retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. However, subject to any legal or regulatory limitations, we will delete your information as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
Account Termination and SuspensionViolation of Terms
In the event that (i) you violate these Terms, (ii) Keyvan reasonably suspects that you have violated these Terms, or (iii) someone has gained unauthorized access to your Account (or Keyvan reasonably suspects that someone has gained unauthorized access to your Account), you acknowledge and agree that Keyvan has the right to suspend or terminate your Account and access to the Services (including Data) effective immediately.
No LiabilityIf Keyvan exercises its right to suspend or terminate your Account in accordance with the above, you agree that Keyvan shall have no liability or responsibility to you and that you will not receive a refund of any amounts that you have already paid to Keyvan.
- Purchase of Data
Keyvan offers the Data on an annual plan basis. Upon completing your purchase, you will receive access to download the aeronautical navigation dataset for a one-year period. After this period, continued access to updated datasets will require a new purchase.
LicenseUpon purchasing a dataset from Keyvan, you are granted a personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, time-limited, worldwide license to use the aeronautical navigation data. This license does not grant you the right to copy, modify, publish, sublicense, distribute, or otherwise exploit the Data for any purpose other than those described in these Terms.
Purpose and Use RestrictionsThe Data provided by Keyvan is intended solely for use in flight simulation software and may not be used for real-world navigation or any other unauthorized purposes.
- Intellectual Property Rights
Keyvan or its licensors (as applicable) own and retain all rights, title, and interest, including all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the Services and the underlying software and technology. These rights are protected by applicable laws and regulations and may be updated, improved, modified, or enhanced from time to time.
For the purposes of these Terms, “Intellectual Property Rights” shall include, but are not limited to:
- Copyrights, registrations, and applications for registration.
- Software, computer programs, data, and documentation.
- Patents, patent applications, and related documentation.
- Trademarks, trademark applications, and domain names.
If you would like to use charts or screenshots of Keyvan products in articles, reviews, tutorials (whether in print, online, or video), or similar productions, you must comply with all of Keyvan’s Brand Guidelines, which can be found on the Website.
Keyvan Trademarks and LogosUse of Keyvan’s trademarks and logos is subject to adherence to the trademark guidelines described in Keyvan’s Brand Guidelines, available on the Website. Any unauthorized use of Keyvan’s trademarks or logos is strictly prohibited.
- General Provisions
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the Republic of Turkey. These Terms do not limit any mandatory consumer protection rights that may apply in your country of residence.
Partial InvalidityIf any provision of these Terms is held to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall not render the remaining provisions of these Terms invalid or unenforceable. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the application of the invalid provision shall be enforced to the extent permitted by law.
Changes to TermsKeyvan may modify these Terms from time to time. In the event of any material changes, Keyvan will notify you at least one month prior to the changes coming into effect. By continuing to use the Services after the changes come into effect, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you may cancel your Account or discontinue use of the Services.
Electronic CommunicationKeyvan will communicate with you electronically, for example, via email to the address you provided during Account registration. You agree to receive such electronic communications and acknowledge that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided to you electronically satisfy any legal requirements that such communications be in writing.
- Privacy
By registering an Account, you acknowledge that you are providing Keyvan Havacılık A.Ş. (“Keyvan”) with your personal data. Additionally, by using the Services, you understand that Keyvan may collect personal data related to your usage. The purposes for collecting and processing personal data, information about the data controller, and methods to request access, corrections, or deletions of your personal data are detailed in the Privacy Policy available on the Website.
System Email MessagesYou acknowledge that you will receive system-related email messages from Keyvan concerning the status of your Account. Examples of such messages include password reset links, annual plan confirmations, reminders of an expiring subscription, and warnings about failed payments. These system emails are necessary for the operation of the Services and cannot be unsubscribed from via the preferences in your Account settings.
Other Email MessagesYou may also receive promotional email messages from Keyvan, such as recommendations about newly released Keyvan products or addon software. We strive to ensure that such content is informative and relevant to you. You may manage your email preferences in your Account settings or click the unsubscribe link in any promotional email to opt out of such communications.
- Support
For issues involving Account or payment details, please do not post them in the support forum. Instead, send an email to navdb@keyvan.aero. Keyvan will make reasonable efforts to respond to support requests in a timely manner.