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= Terms of Service =


As CAPipedia is a publicly available Civil Air Patrol , {{Pub|CAPR|110-1}} and {{Pub|CAPP|1-2}} may apply. Don't try to find a loophole and be ethical.
Welcome to CAPipedia! Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation and they serve as the U.S. Air Force auxiliary. CAPipedia is an official Civil Air Patrol website, maintained by registered CAP members.
 
Even though CAPipedia is maintained by CAP members, editors still have to cite using an official publication or regulation by Civil Air Patrol, or a military entity, such such as the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Army.
 
By visiting this wiki site, you automatically agree to these Terms of Use.
 
== 1. General Information ==
CAPipedia is fairly new, so some pages may not work. CAPipedia is updated fairly often by our fellow editors. You may use CAPipedia to learn information about Civil Air Patrol, but don't use it to cite evidence, always use the publication cited.
 
== 2. Refrain from Certain Activities ==
As CAPipedia is a publicly accessible Civil Air Patrol website, {{Pub|CAPR|110-1}} and {{Pub|CAPP|1-2}} may apply. Remember to uphold the CAP core values: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect. Don't try to find a loophole and always do the right thing. Failure to follow these rules can result in account deletion or suspension.
 
== 3. Trademarks ==
Although you can reuse the content here, we ask that you respect our trademarks. The Civil Air Patrol name is a registered trademark, with USPTO serial number [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=89001575&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch 89001575]. Additionally to that, [https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title36-section40306&num=0&edition=prelim 36 U.S.C. § 40306] gives us the exclusive right to use the name, insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, marks, and words used to represent us. More information can be seen on our [https://civilairpatrol.frontify.com/d/crhrf1Aw1Ci9/style-guide style guide].
 
== 4. Modifications to these Terms of Service ==
These Terms of Service can be updated at any moment without any notification as any CAPipedia editor can edit the Terms of Service, although it is recommended a discussion be started to avoid any potential conflict.
 
== Thank You! ==
We appreciate your taking the time to read these Terms of Service, and we are very happy to have you contributing to CAPipedia. Through your contributions, you are helping others be able to learn more about Civil Air Patrol and what it is all about. EXCELSIOR!

Revision as of 08:56, 23 October 2024

Terms of Service

Welcome to CAPipedia! Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation and they serve as the U.S. Air Force auxiliary. CAPipedia is an official Civil Air Patrol website, maintained by registered CAP members.

Even though CAPipedia is maintained by CAP members, editors still have to cite using an official publication or regulation by Civil Air Patrol, or a military entity, such such as the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Army.

By visiting this wiki site, you automatically agree to these Terms of Use.

1. General Information

CAPipedia is fairly new, so some pages may not work. CAPipedia is updated fairly often by our fellow editors. You may use CAPipedia to learn information about Civil Air Patrol, but don't use it to cite evidence, always use the publication cited.

2. Refrain from Certain Activities

As CAPipedia is a publicly accessible Civil Air Patrol website, CAPR 110-1 and CAPP 1-2 may apply. Remember to uphold the CAP core values: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect. Don't try to find a loophole and always do the right thing. Failure to follow these rules can result in account deletion or suspension.

3. Trademarks

Although you can reuse the content here, we ask that you respect our trademarks. The Civil Air Patrol name is a registered trademark, with USPTO serial number 89001575. Additionally to that, 36 U.S.C. § 40306 gives us the exclusive right to use the name, insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, marks, and words used to represent us. More information can be seen on our style guide.

4. Modifications to these Terms of Service

These Terms of Service can be updated at any moment without any notification as any CAPipedia editor can edit the Terms of Service, although it is recommended a discussion be started to avoid any potential conflict.

Thank You!

We appreciate your taking the time to read these Terms of Service, and we are very happy to have you contributing to CAPipedia. Through your contributions, you are helping others be able to learn more about Civil Air Patrol and what it is all about. EXCELSIOR!