Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Requirements to Apply

• Must be at least 13 years of age in compliance with Discord and IFVARB regulations.
• Must hold a minimum Infinite Flight grade of Grade 3 at the time of application review.
• Must maintain an active Infinite Flight Pro subscription throughout active membership.
• Must possess a valid Discord account and maintain active participation in the EYV Discord server.
• Must be in clean standing across the Infinite Flight Community (IFC) and IFVARB databases, with no active server bans or severe moderation flags.
• Should commit to logging at least one flight per 45 days unless an official Leave of Absence (LOA) is granted by Executive Leadership.
• Must maintain a single account only. Operating multiple accounts in EYV is strictly prohibited; if discovered, EYV holds the right to ban and remove both accounts.

Grounds for Application Rejection

Applications may be declined if the candidate has a documented history of severe IFC violations, holds active blacklists from IFVARB-registered entities, submits falsified flight hours or details, or fails to satisfy minimum subscription or grade requirements upon evaluation.

Respect & Professionalism

All members are expected to conduct themselves with maturity and mutual respect across all communications — including EYV Discord channels, IFC threads, live event voice lobbies, and in-simulator chat frequency.

• Zero tolerance for harassment, hate speech, toxicity, or personal attacks directed at any member or guest.
• No offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate profile pictures, display names, or custom status messages.
• No impersonation of EYV Executive Staff, IFVARB Board Officers, or Infinite Flight Staff.
• Political, religious, or contentious ideological debates are strictly prohibited in all EYV public channels.

In-Flight Conduct & Expert Server Ethics

Whenever flying under an EYV callsign or wearing Etihad Virtual liveries, you directly represent our brand on the global stage. Pilots operating on Expert Server must scrupulously obey IFATC instructions, maintain proper separation, avoid ghostable infractions, and refrain from reckless taxiway or runway behavior.

Zero-Tolerance Violations

Immediate permanent revocation of membership without appeal will be enforced for:

• Distributing NSFW, illegal, harmful, or pirated content anywhere within the EYV ecosystem.
• Doxxing, harvesting, or sharing personal private data of any community member without consent.
• Deliberately griefing, trolling, or disrupting official EYV group flights, airshows, or event formations.
• Falsifying flight logs, manipulating telemetry data, or exploiting software glitches to artificially boost rank.
• Using or operating multiple accounts (alt accounts) within our VA. If a user is found using two accounts in our VA, EYV holds the right to ban and remove both accounts from our VA.

Progressive Action System

For minor non-zero-tolerance infractions, EYV enforces a structured progressive disciplinary framework:

• 1st Offence Informal advice & verbal counseling from a Staff Officer.
• 2nd Offence Formal written warning issued; 7-day temporary restriction on event participation.
• 3rd Offence 14-day flight deck suspension and temporary Discord mute.
• Repeated Permanent expulsion from Etihad Virtual and notification to IFVARB registers.

Appeals Procedure

Pilots or suspended users wishing to contest a disciplinary ruling or request ban reconsideration may contact Executive Leadership via private message. Reconsideration may be requested at any time, allowing staff to evaluate whether a ban can be lifted or a second chance granted based on conduct and time passed. Decisions rendered by Executive Leadership following appeal review are final.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Callsign Format: All official flights must be conducted using your assigned callsign format (e.g. EY 001VA, EY 499VA).
• Aircraft & Liveries: Operating flights should utilise official Etihad Airways, Etihad Cargo, or approved codeshare partner aircraft and liveries as outlined in our fleet guide.
• Flight Filing: PIREPs must be submitted via the official Crew Center (VA Center / Atlas) within 48 hours of flight completion.
• Fuel & Weight Planning: Pilots are encouraged to utilize our Jin-GO AI Dispatcher or integrated pilot calculators for accurate weight & balance management.

PIREP Verification & Processing Timeline

Submitted Pilot Reports (PIREPs) undergo routine verification by our Operations staff:

• Standard Review Window: PIREPs are typically reviewed and approved within 24 hours of submission.
• Extended Review Window: On rare occasions or during high operational volume, processing may take up to 72 hours.
• Staff Inquiries: Members are respectfully requested to allow 72 hours to elapse before contacting Staff Officers regarding pending PIREP approvals.
• Retrospective Audit & Rejection: Operations Staff reserve the right to retrospectively deny or revoke any PIREP (and adjust logged hours accordingly) if a flight is subsequently discovered to be falsified, telemetry-manipulated, or operated using an unauthorized aircraft violating rank restrictions or route network rules.

Inactivity & Leave of Absence (LOA)

Pilots inactive for more than 45 consecutive days without an approved LOA should log a flight or contact staff to avoid being placed on Reserve status. At 60 days of unexcused inactivity, membership status may be reviewed or retired. LOAs up to 90 days can be requested at any time via the Crew Center portal.

Etihad LIVE Access & Communication

All official communications, questions, and updates regarding Infinite Flight LIVE take place in the dedicated #etihad-live channel. Pilots invited to the LIVE feature can request staff assistance in #etihad-live to be added to the official Etihad organisation.

LIVE Supporter Lifts & Hour Multipliers

All EYV pilots enrolled in the LIVE organisation are granted the @Live Member role. Members who choose to support the organisation by "Lifting" the Etihad LIVE group unlock tier-based hour multipliers on all Etihad LIVE flights:

• @Live Supporter (1–2 Lifts) → 1.5x Multiplier on all Etihad LIVE flights.
• @Live Great Supporter (3–4 Lifts) → 2.0x Multiplier on all Etihad LIVE flights.
• @Live Hyper Supporter ⭐ (5+ Lifts) → 3.0x Multiplier on all Etihad LIVE flights.

PIREP Filing: When submitting flight reports for Etihad LIVE flights, pilots must select the multiplier option matching their exact active LIVE role.

Dynamic Operational Guidelines

Because Infinite Flight LIVE remains an evolving feature, all rules, perks, and multiplier allocations are subject to ongoing refinement and optimization. Pilots can share feedback or ask questions anytime in #etihad-live.

Channel Structure & Etiquette

• Keep conversations relevant to the topic of each designated text channel (e.g. #general for discussion, #media for screenshots).
• Avoid flooding channels with rapid single-word messages, excessive emojis, or repetitive image spam.
• English is the primary language for main public channels to ensure proper moderation and accessibility for our international flight deck.
• Unsolicited commercial advertising or recruitment for external VAs, Discord servers, or commercial products is strictly prohibited.

Pings & Mention Policy

Mass mentions (@everyone and @here) are restricted to Executive Board members. Please refrain from directly tagging Staff Officers for routine PIREP approvals or general inquiries — use the #helpdesk ticket system instead.

Trademark & Non-Commercial Disclosure

Etihad Virtual is a non-profit fan organization created purely for flight simulation entertainment within Infinite Flight. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the real-world Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, or their respective parent companies.

All official trademarks, airline names, logos, callsigns, liveries, and brand assets referenced across this website remain the sole intellectual property of their respective corporate owners and are used here strictly under nominative non-commercial fair use principles.

Application & Onboarding Information

When applying to join Etihad Virtual, candidates voluntarily provide basic operational details:

• Infinite Flight Display Name & User ID Grade status
• Discord Username & Tag identifier
• Infinite Flight Community (IFC) Profile Link (optional)

Application data is submitted through Google Forms and stored securely in staff-only Google Workspace Sheets.

Telemetry & Live API Services

Our Live Flight Tracker & Dispatch services read public telemetry endpoints provided by Infinite Flight's Live API and Discord's Guild Widget API. No private passwords, IP logs, tracking cookies, or commercial analytics scripts are stored or harvested by our web servers.

Client Local Storage

We use standard browser localStorage and sessionStorage solely to store your visual theme preference (Dark / Light mode) and temporary session state. This data stays entirely on your device.

Information collected by EYV is processed strictly for legitimate virtual airline operations:

• Evaluating prospective pilot applications and conducting onboarding.
• Assigning official callsigns, rank levels, and awards in our Crew Center.
• Communicating flight schedules, event invites, and operational updates via Discord DMs.
• Maintaining internal roster integrity and verifying active membership status.

We will never sell, lease, monetize, or publicly broadcast your contact information to external advertisers or third parties.

Third-Party Platform Infrastructure

EYV operates utilizing established enterprise cloud infrastructure:

• Google Workspace / Sheets: Protected by Google multi-factor authentication, accessible strictly by active EYV Staff Officers.
• Discord Inc.: Subject to Discord's global Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• VA Center (Atlas System): Subject to VA Center's security standards for virtual flight logging.

Contacting Executive Leadership

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or data practices, please contact an Executive Officer directly via Infinite Flight Community (IFC)