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ICAO Annex 15 Compliance

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ICAO ANNEX 15 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

SMARTCONTENTGUARD

Last updated: December 20, 2025

1. PURPOSE

This document clarifies the position of SmartContentGuard ("SCG") in relation to the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), particularly those established in Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation – Aeronautical Information Services (AIS), and Annex 3 – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation.

2. NATURE OF THE SOFTWARE

SmartContentGuard is an auxiliary visual highlighting tool for aeronautical information, developed to facilitate the reading and identification of terms in data published by official AIS/AIM (Aeronautical Information Management) providers and authorized aeronautical meteorological services.

SCG IS NOT:

  • An official provider of aeronautical or meteorological information.

  • A replacement for official publications (AIP, NOTAM, AIRAC, official weather bulletins).

  • A replacement for certified meteorological services (REDEMET, AWC, Météo-France Aviation, etc.).

  • A system certified or approved by aeronautical or meteorological authorities.

  • A primary data source for planning or conducting flight operations.

  • A replacement for mandatory meteorological briefings.

  • A decoder or interpreter of meteorological codes (METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET).

  • A decision support system or operational recommendation tool.

  • A certified Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application.

SCG IS:

  • A passive visual highlighting tool that emphasizes keywords and patterns in text already published by official sources.

  • Non-certified, advisory-only software for informational purposes.

  • A tool that does not alter, validate, decode, interpret, or certify original content.

  • Compatible with publicly available aeronautical terminology and formats.

Important Note: The user remains entirely responsible for directly consulting official sources (AISWEB, REDEMET, DECEA, ANAC, FAA, EUROCONTROL, etc.) to validate all critical information.

3. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS

3.1. Official source of information

In accordance with ICAO Annex 15 and Annex 3, the responsibility for providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date aeronautical and meteorological information rests exclusively with signatory States and their official AIS/AIM and MET providers.

3.2. Auxiliary Nature

SmartContentGuard acts only as a visual interface tool, processing and highlighting text obtained from public sources or authorized corporate systems. It does not:

  • Generate aeronautical or meteorological information.

  • Validate accuracy or completeness of data.

  • Certify operational suitability of information.

  • Interpret or decode official codes (NOTAM, METAR, TAF, SIGMET).

  • Provide operational authorizations or clearances.

3.3. User responsibility

The user remains fully and exclusively responsible for:

  • Verifying all information in official sources before making operational decisions.

  • Consulting current and valid AIS/AIM and MET publications.

  • Conducting mandatory pre-flight briefings.

  • Following their organization's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Complying with all applicable civil aviation rules and regulations.

  • Applying professional judgment to all highlighted information.

4. STANDARDS-BASED (NOT CERTIFIED)

4.1. Terminology Inspiration

SmartContentGuard's keyword recognition logic is inspired by publicly available documentation, including:

Aeronautical Information:

  • ICAO Annex 15 – Aeronautical Information Services (terminology)

  • ICAO Doc 8126 – Aeronautical Information Services Manual (abbreviations)

  • ICAO Doc 10066 – PANS-AIM (digital format recognition)

  • ICAO Doc 9150 – NOTAM Procedures (structural familiarity)

  • National AIPs and public aeronautical documentation

Meteorological Information:

  • ICAO Annex 3 – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation (terminology)

  • WMO No. 306 – Manual on Codes (METAR/TAF format recognition)

  • WMO No. 49 – Technical Regulations (meteorological practice recognition)

  • Public lists of meteorological abbreviations

Important Clarification:

"Inspired by" and "based on publicly available documentation" means:

  • The software recognizes terminology and patterns from these documents.

  • It does NOT mean the software is certified, endorsed, or validated by ICAO or WMO.

  • It does NOT mean the software complies with regulatory requirements.

  • It does NOT mean the software correctly interprets or decodes these patterns.

5. VISUAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (INTERNAL RISK PERCEPTION SCALE)

5.1. Color System

SmartContentGuard uses a color-based visual classification system:

  • 🔴 Critical (red)

  • 🟠 Attention (orange)

  • 🔵 Informational (blue)

5.2. Nature of Classification

This classification constitutes an INTERNAL IMPORTANCE PERCEPTION SCALE, developed by the owner based on publicly available terminology, and expressly:

  • ❌ DOES NOT reflect official risk classification by aeronautical or meteorological authorities

  • NOT indicate approval, validation, or certification by ICAO, WMO, DECEA, ANAC, FAA, EASA, or any regulatory body.

  • NOT constitute certified or validated operational risk analysis.

  • NOT replace qualified professional judgment (pilots, dispatchers, meteorologists, controllers).

  • Is based on textual pattern recognition, not contextual operational analysis.

5.3. Classification Limitations

  • The presence of highlighting does not necessarily mean the information is operationally critical.

  • The absence of highlighting does not mean the information can be ignored.

  • The classification may contain false positives, false negatives, omissions, or categorization errors.

  • The system has no operational validation or quality certification.

6. ABSENCE OF CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL

SmartContentGuard is NOT certified, approved, endorsed, or authorized by:

International Organizations:

  • ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • WMO (World Meteorological Organization)

National Aeronautical Authorities:

  • ANAC (Brazil – National Civil Aviation Agency)

  • FAA (United States – Federal Aviation Administration)

  • EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)

  • Any other national or international aeronautical authority

National Meteorological Authorities:

  • INMET (Brazil – National Institute of Meteorology)

  • NOAA/NWS (United States)

  • Météo-France, DWD (Germany), Met Office (United Kingdom), or any other

6.1. Regulatory Status

  • Certification: None

  • Authority Approval: None

  • Regulatory Scope: Unregulated advisory tool

6.2. Software Classification

NOT Classified As:

  • Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application Class 1, 2, or 3

  • Certified avionics software (DO-178C, DO-160)

  • Safety-critical system

  • Onboard equipment or aircraft-installed system

  • TSO (Technical Standard Order) authorized equipment

  • Equipment required by Part 91/121/135

Correctly Classified As:

  • Advisory information highlighter

  • Non-critical supplemental display tool

  • Optional, non-required software

  • Informational and educational tool only

7. SPECIFIC WARNINGS BY INFORMATION CATEGORY

7.1. NOTAM (Notices to Airmen)

NOTAM information highlighted by this software:

  • Does NOT constitute an official analysis of the Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

  • Does NOT constitute operational clearance or air authorization

  • Does NOT constitute validation of airspace or procedures

  • Does NOT substitute mandatory official pre-flight briefing

  • Does NOT substitute interpretation by Flight Operational Dispatcher (DOV) or qualified person

  • Does NOT substitute consultation with official NOTAM systems (AISWEB, FAA NOTAM Search, EUROCONTROL, etc.)

7.2. Meteorological Information (METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET, GAMET)

Meteorological information highlighted by this software:

  • Does NOT decode or interpret official weather codes

  • Does NOT validate meteorological observations or forecasts

  • Does NOT constitute certified meteorological risk analysis

  • Does NOT substitute mandatory official meteorological briefing

  • Does NOT substitute consultation with certified meteorological services

7.3. Mandatory Official Sources

Users are ENTIRELY AND EXCLUSIVELY RESPONSIBLE for consulting mandatory official sources:

NOTAM e AIS:

Meteorology:

8. INTERPRETATION WARNING

Information highlighted by this tool MUST NOT BE INTERPRETED as:

  • Official aeronautical information service analysis.

  • Operational clearance, authorization, or approval.

  • Certified risk assessment (operational or meteorological).

  • Validated operational guidance.

  • A replacement for professional judgment.

The presence or absence of highlighting DOES NOT INDICATE operational significance or criticality. Users MUST APPLY training, experience, and professional judgment, and MUST FOLLOW company procedures and regulatory requirements.

9. CONTACT

For technical questions, compliance inquiries, or improvement suggestions:

Email: support@notamspot.com

Website: https://notamspot.com

10. FINAL STATEMENT

SmartContentGuard recognizes the vital importance of quality, integrity, and accuracy of aeronautical and meteorological information for flight safety.

However, this software:

  • Is NOT a certified system.

  • Does NOT replace official AIS/AIM and MET systems and procedures.

  • Does NOT replace professional judgment, training, or qualification.

  • Provides visual assistance only, not operational guidance.

Operational safety remains the sole and exclusive responsibility of:

  • Operators

  • Pilots in Command

  • Flight Dispatchers

  • Air Traffic Controllers

  • Meteorologists

  • All other aviation professionals

All aviation professionals must:

  • Always consult official sources.

  • Follow procedures approved by competent authorities.

  • Apply professional judgment and training.

  • Comply with all applicable regulations.

  • Not rely on this software for safety-critical decisions.

Last updated: December 20, 2025
Version: 2.0
Document Status: Official Compliance Statement