Virtual United States Air Force

vUSAF Copyright, Trademark, and DMCA Policy

Policy covering original vUSAF content, third-party materials, trademarks, media, and copyright takedown requests.

1. Purpose

This policy explains how vUSAF handles original content, third-party intellectual property, trademarks, images, screenshots, documents, patches, and copyright-related requests.

2. vUSAF Original Content

Unless otherwise stated, original vUSAF website content, training materials, graphics, patches, mission products, documents, and organizational materials are protected and may not be copied, redistributed, modified, or used outside vUSAF without permission.

3. Third-Party Materials

vUSAF may reference aircraft, military units, simulation platforms, VATSIM, scenery, software, or other third-party materials for identification, compatibility, simulation, or educational purposes. All third-party trademarks, service marks, logos, and copyrighted materials remain the property of their respective owners.

4. Simulation and Identification Use

References to aircraft, government agencies, military terminology, or commercial simulation products are used solely for non-commercial flight simulation, educational, and entertainment purposes.

5. Member-Submitted Content

By submitting screenshots, documents, event media, graphics, text, or other materials to vUSAF platforms, members grant vUSAF permission to display, archive, and use that content for organizational, training, historical, recruitment, and promotional purposes unless otherwise restricted by the submitter.

6. Copyright or Takedown Requests

Copyright owners or authorized representatives may request removal or correction of allegedly infringing material by contacting vUSAF through official administrative channels. Requests should identify the material, explain the claimed rights, provide contact information, and include a good-faith statement that the use is unauthorized.

7. Repeat or Misuse Issues

vUSAF may remove content, restrict member posting privileges, or take administrative action when content violates copyright, trademark, privacy, or community standards.

This page is intended for vUSAF administrative and community governance purposes. It should be reviewed periodically and updated as organizational systems, policies, or legal requirements change.