Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and Ceres Air, Inc. ("Ceres Air," "we," "us," or "our"). By creating an account, accessing Ceres Air software, downloading the Ceres Air mobile application, or operating any Ceres Air hardware—including unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), sprayers, spreaders, mowers, lifting devices, or accessories—you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use Ceres Air products or services.

2. Scope of Agreement

These Terms govern:

  • Ceres Air hardware
  • Ceres Air software, firmware, and mobile applications
  • Cloud services, data services, and APIs
  • Any related accessories, payloads, or attachments
  • All updates, upgrades, and modifications

These Terms apply globally. Users operating within the United States are additionally subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to FAA, EPA, DOT, and state pesticide-application regulations.

3. Eligibility

Users must:

  • Be at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction
  • Have legal authority to enter into binding agreements
  • Hold all required certifications (e.g., FAA Part 107, state pesticide licenses)
  • Comply with all applicable aviation, environmental, and data-protection laws

Ceres Air may deny or revoke access for non-compliance.

4. User Obligations

4.1 Compliance with Law

Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with:

  • FAA regulations (including Part 107, Part 91, and applicable waivers)
  • State and federal pesticide laws
  • Environmental protection statutes
  • Airspace restrictions
  • Export control laws
  • Data-protection and privacy laws

4.2 Safe Operation

Users must:

  • Conduct pre-flight inspections
  • Maintain equipment in airworthy condition
  • Follow manufacturer instructions
  • Operate only in safe weather conditions
  • Avoid flying over people or restricted areas
  • Use only approved chemicals, payloads, and batteries

5. Assumption of Risk

Users acknowledge that UAS operations—including spraying, spreading, mowing, lifting, cargo movement, and autonomous or semi-autonomous flight—carry inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Chemical drift or misapplication
  • Environmental contamination
  • Property damage
  • Personal injury or death
  • Equipment malfunction or loss
  • GPS or sensor errors
  • Software bugs, latency, or connectivity failures
  • Weather-related hazards

Users voluntarily assume all such risks.

6. No Warranty of Performance

Ceres Air does not warrant that:

  • Flight paths, maps, or sensor outputs will be accurate
  • Chemical application will be precise or compliant
  • Software will be error-free or uninterrupted
  • Hardware will operate without malfunction
  • Data will be preserved without loss

All products and services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE."

7. Software License

Ceres Air grants Users a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Ceres Air software solely with Ceres Air hardware.

Users may not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify software
  • Circumvent safety features or geofencing
  • Use software with non-Ceres Air hardware
  • Use software for unlawful purposes

8. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property—including software, firmware, designs, trademarks, documentation, and data models—remains the exclusive property of Ceres Air.

Users receive no ownership rights.

9. Hardware Warranty (Limited)

Ceres Air provides a limited warranty covering manufacturing defects only. The warranty does not cover:

  • Crash damage
  • Chemical exposure
  • Improper maintenance
  • Unauthorized modifications
  • Use of non-approved batteries or payloads
  • Environmental or weather-related damage
  • Normal wear and tear

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Ceres Air shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages
  • Ceres Air shall not be liable for loss of crops, livestock, revenue, data, or business interruption
  • Ceres Air shall not be liable for environmental damage, chemical drift, or regulatory violations
  • Ceres Air's total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the User for the product or service giving rise to the claim

These limitations apply even if Ceres Air has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ceres Air and its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, fines, penalties, or liabilities arising from:

  • Operation of Ceres Air hardware
  • Chemical application or environmental impact
  • Violation of FAA or state laws
  • Misuse of software or hardware
  • Data misuse
  • Third-party claims

12. Prohibited Conduct

Users may not:

  • Use Ceres Air products for illegal surveillance
  • Transport hazardous or prohibited materials
  • Weaponize any device
  • Interfere with emergency response operations
  • Tamper with safety systems
  • Use products in violation of export laws

13. Updates and Modifications

Ceres Air may modify software, firmware, or these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

14. Termination

Ceres Air may suspend or terminate access for:

  • Safety violations
  • Illegal activity
  • Non-payment
  • Breach of these Terms

15. Governing Law

For Users in the United States, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

16. Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Class-action waivers apply.