Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Airline Dispatchers Federation ("ADF") website at dispatcher.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

About ADF

The Airline Dispatchers Federation is a professional membership organization representing the interests of aircraft dispatchers since 1990. Our website provides membership services, professional resources, advocacy information, community forums, and event management.

Membership

Membership Types and Dues

ADF offers the following membership categories:

• Regular Membership — $30/year. Open to FAA-certificated aircraft dispatchers.
• Affiliate Membership — $30/year. Open to individuals interested in the dispatch profession.
• Associate Membership — $30/year. Organization-sponsored memberships.

Membership dues and categories are subject to change. Current rates are displayed during the registration process.

Auto-Renewal

Memberships are billed as auto-renewing annual subscriptions through Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize ADF to charge your payment method on file at the then-current rate at each annual renewal date. You will receive a reminder email before each renewal.

Cancellation

You may cancel your auto-renewing membership at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you will retain access to member benefits until that date. Membership fees are generally non-refundable; pro-rata refunds may be issued at ADF's discretion.

Credentials and Verification

Members are required to provide accurate professional credentials, including FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate numbers where applicable. ADF reserves the right to verify credentials and to suspend or revoke membership if information is found to be false or misleading.

Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
• Notify ADF promptly of any unauthorized access
• Maintain only one account per person

ADF may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, contain false information, or have been inactive for an extended period.

Payment and Billing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. ADF does not store your credit card information. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method.

For event registrations, cancellation and refund policies specific to each event will be communicated at the time of registration. If no event-specific policy is stated, requests for refunds must be made at least 14 days before the event date.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your professional credentials
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, other accounts, or computer systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the site
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful files

ADF reserves the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate these guidelines.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the site, including forum posts, profile information, and uploaded materials. By submitting content, you grant ADF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, distribute, and use that content in connection with operating and promoting the website and ADF's mission.

You represent that you have the right to submit any content you provide and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

Intellectual Property

The ADF website, its design, logos, graphics, and original content are the property of the Airline Dispatchers Federation and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from ADF's materials without prior written permission.

Events

ADF organizes professional events, conferences, and educational programs. Event-specific terms, including cancellation and refund policies, will be provided at the time of registration. ADF reserves the right to modify event schedules, speakers, and venues due to circumstances beyond our control.

Scholarships

Scholarship programs administered through the site are subject to their own eligibility requirements and terms, which are published with each scholarship opportunity. Scholarship decisions are made at ADF's sole discretion and are final.

Disclaimers

The ADF website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ADF does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Content on the site, including professional resources and advocacy materials, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or regulatory advice. You should not rely solely on ADF website content for professional decisions affecting flight safety or regulatory compliance.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ADF and its officers, directors, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the site or services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ADF, its officers, directors, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Modifications to Terms

ADF may update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify members of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, and if necessary, binding arbitration or litigation in the appropriate jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service should be directed to:

Airline Dispatchers Federation
Email: [email protected]
Web: dispatcher.org