Membership Regulation

1.1. This Regulation is adopted pursuant to the Statute of NGO «Gnizdo» and defines membership categories, the joining procedure, rights and duties of members, the procedure for paying membership fees, and termination of membership.

1.2. The Regulation is binding on all members. In case of conflict between this Regulation and the Statute, the Statute prevails.

2.1. Full members — operators, engineers and technical specialists who actively participate in the Association's activity, share its values, and pay membership fees (if applicable).

2.2. Associate members — persons who support the Association's mission but do not participate in operational activity. They have no voting rights at General Meetings but may attend the Association's events.

2.3. Honorary members — persons who have made a significant contribution to the development of the FPV movement, unmanned aviation, or the Association's activity. The honorary title is conferred by decision of the General Meeting and exempts the holder from membership fees.

3.1. To join, a candidate submits an application via the official website or in paper form. The application includes personal data, contact information, chosen membership category, FPV experience (if any), and consent to this Regulation and the Statute.

3.2. The Board reviews the application within 30 (thirty) calendar days from receipt and adopts one of the following decisions: admission; refusal with reasons; request for additional information.

3.3. The admission decision is communicated to the candidate in writing (including by e-mail). Upon receipt of the notice the person becomes a member of the relevant category.

3.4. A refusal may be appealed by the candidate at the next General Meeting.

4.1. The amount, periodicity and procedure for paying membership fees are set by Board decision and published on the Association's official website.

4.2. As of the adoption of this Regulation, mandatory regular membership fees are not set. The Association is funded through voluntary donations, grants and targeted funding. The Board may introduce fees by separate decision communicated to members at least 30 days in advance.

4.3. Honorary members are exempt from membership fees regardless of Board decisions.

5.1. Rights and duties are defined by the Statute (Article 4) and by this Regulation.

5.2. Additionally each member is entitled to: use the Association's training base on the internal schedule and per Board-set priorities; participate in internal competitions, trainings and other Association events at reduced rates or free of charge; receive informational mailings and event invitations; represent the Association at external events with prior Board approval.

5.3. Each member is obliged to: comply with safety rules during flights and equipment use; treat the Association's property with care and return rented equipment in good condition; notify the Board of changes in contact details within 14 days; not use the Association's symbols or name without written Board consent.

6.1. Membership terminates upon: voluntary withdrawal by written application (including e-mail); expulsion by Board decision; death of the member.

6.2. Grounds for expulsion include: systematic (more than 3 episodes within 12 months) breach of the Statute, this Regulation or safety rules; non-payment of fees for more than 3 consecutive months; actions causing material damage to the Association's reputation or property; conviction by a court judgment of a grave or especially grave crime that has entered into legal force.

6.3. The expulsion decision is taken by the Board with the participation of the person concerned (who must be invited no later than 7 days before the meeting). The expelled member may appeal to the next General Meeting.

6.4. Upon termination, paid membership fees are not refunded.

7.1. By submitting a membership application the candidate consents to the Association's processing of his/her personal data in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection" for the purposes of member registry, informing of the Association's activities and fulfilling other statutory tasks.

7.2. Personal data are stored throughout membership and for 3 (three) years after termination, after which they are deleted or anonymized.

7.3. A member is entitled at any time to: obtain information about the processing of his/her personal data; request correction or deletion; withdraw consent, which entails termination of membership.