Terms and Conditions
(Including Disclaimer & Copyright)
Last updated: 16 October 2025
Welcome to the website of Air Transportation Systems Laboratory (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are
a research-based, non-profit organisation affiliated with University College London (UCL), dedicated to
advancing the scientific understanding within the field of air transportation systems.
Our website provides information about our research, projects, publications, and related academic activities.
Its purpose is solely to inform the research community, government, industry, our partners, and other interested parties
about our work, capabilities, and achievements.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
Please read them carefully.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this website.
1. Purpose and Scope of This Website
This website is intended for informational and academic purposes only. It does not constitute a commercial offer
or solicitation. However, we welcome contact from organisations or individuals interested in research
collaboration or advisory engagement aligned with our scientific objectives.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you acknowledge that you:
- Have read and understood these Terms and Conditions;
- Agree to use the website in compliance with them; and
- Accept that your use is at your own risk, as outlined in our Disclaimer section below.
We may update these Terms from time to time, and any changes will take effect immediately upon posting. Please
review them periodically.
3. Access and Use of the Website
(a) General Access
Access to this website is provided free of charge and is intended for lawful use only. We reserve the right to
modify, suspend, or withdraw access to any part of the website at any time without prior notice.
(b) Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use this website for unlawful purposes;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers or data;
- Upload, distribute, or transmit viruses or harmful code;
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute website content for commercial gain
- Misrepresent our work, findings, or affiliations.
(c) Access to Publications and Materials
Some of our publication pages include links to external third-party websites (for example, journal publishers
such as Springer). We are not responsible for the content, copyright terms, or availability of these
external sites. When using or referencing journal papers accessed through such links, please follow the citation
and copyright requirements specified by the respective publishers.
In certain cases, our own presentation slides, posters, and other documentation are made available as
downloadable PDF files. These materials are provided for personal or academic use only. If you use or reference
any of our downloadable materials, you must acknowledge ATSLab as the original source and
provide an appropriate citation.
(d) Access to Open Data
Certain datasets or documentation on our website are open access, but require users to
complete a form before gaining access. By submitting such a form, you agree to use the data
only for legitimate research or academic purposes, to comply with any specific conditions of use stated on the
form, and to acknowledge ATSLab in any resulting work.
We reserve the right to decline access requests at our discretion.
4. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All materials published on this website, unless otherwise stated, are the intellectual property of Air Transportation Systems Laboratory.
This includes (but is not limited to):
- ATSLab logo
- Research data and findings
- Descriptions of research projects and models
- Publications, posters, and presentations
- Images, diagrams, and graphics generated as part of our research
- Software, datasets, and supporting documentation
You may:
- View, download, and print materials for personal, academic, or non-commercial research use only; and
- Use, reproduce, or reference our work with appropriate citation and attribution.
You may not:
- Modify, reproduce, republish, or redistribute materials for commercial purposes
- Use our logos, branding, or trademarks without prior written permission; or
- Claim ownership or authorship of any part of our content.
Copyright ©2025 ATSLab. All rights reserved.
University College London (UCL) trademarks and logos remain the property of UCL.
5. Accuracy, Completeness, and Availability
We take reasonable care to ensure that the information and research data provided on this website are accurate and up to date.
However:
- We do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information presented;
- Research content is subject to change as new findings emerge;
- The website and its materials are provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
We may temporarily suspend or permanently remove content without notice.
6. Disclaimer of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- ATSLab and its affiliates disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses or damages arising from your use of or reliance on the website, its materials, or linked resources;
- We make no warranty that the website or any linked content will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components;
- You are responsible for implementing suitable antivirus protection and ensuring that your equipment meets technical requirements for accessing our website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.
7. External Links
Our website may include links to external websites, journals, databases, or resources.
These links are provided for convenience and academic reference only.
We do not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of any third-party websites. Users access such sites at their own risk.
8. Privacy
We do not use cookies on this website.
Any personal data collected (e.g., via contact forms or data access requests) is processed in accordance with our
Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the
UK GDPR and
Data Protection Act 2018.
9. Security and Misuse
We take reasonable measures to maintain the security and integrity of this website and the data it hosts.
Any attempt to:
- Breach or interfere with website functionality,
- Access restricted data without authorisation, or
- Circumvent form-based access requirements
may result in termination of access and, where appropriate, legal action.
10. Attribution and Citation
Users must give appropriate credit to ATSLab when reproducing, referencing, or building upon our work.
This applies to all forms of content made available through our website, including publications, datasets, images, descriptions, and downloadable materials.
Whenever possible, please include a formal citation or a link to the relevant page on our website from which the material was obtained.
11. Amendments to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time by updating this page.
Any changes will take effect immediately upon publication.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about current Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising from or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes)
are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.