Terms of Service

Orbitanchor ("the Company") Terms of Service Last Updated: July 23, 2026 Welcome to Orbitanchor. Read through these Terms of Service (the "Terms") before you start competing. They cover how you use our website at orbitanchor.com ("Site"), our orbital mechanics strategy games ("Games"), and related services through the Site and Games. The Site, Games, and services together are called the "Services." Using our Services means you agree to these Terms. Don't use them if you don't accept. Check our Privacy Policy to see how we handle your data. Now let's compete.

1. Arbitration, Class Actions, Damages and Refunds.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ARBITRATION: AGREEING TO THESE TERMS MEANS YOU'RE AGREEING (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION) TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND US THROUGH BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION RATHER THAN IN COURT. READ SECTIONS 13 ("GOVERNING LAW AND FORUM CHOICE") AND 14 ("DISPUTE RESOLUTION") CAREFULLY FOR DETAILS ON ARBITRATION, INCLUDING HOW TO OPT OUT. THESE TERMS ALSO INCLUDE A WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT TO BRING A CLASS ACTION AGAINST US AND A CAP ON DAMAGES YOU CAN COLLECT THAT MAY ARISE FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. USING THE SERVICES MEANS YOU ACCEPT THESE PROVISIONS. DON'T INSTALL, COPY, OR USE THE SERVICES IF YOU DON'T AGREE. WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION (SEE SECTION 5), ALL PURCHASES FROM US ARE FINAL. 2. Changes to Terms or Services. We can update these Terms whenever we want. If we do, you'll get notice as described in Section 15(d). Keep using Services and you accept the updates. If you don't, you can't use Services except as allowed in Section 14(h). The Services change constantly so we may add, remove, or discontinue any part of them at any time without warning. We can deploy patches, updates, or upgrades without asking first.

3. Who May Use the Services and How?

(a) Eligibility. You can use Services if you're at least 13, able to enter a binding contract with Company, and not blocked from using Services under any law. (b) Game Platforms. Access our Games through software providers that act as download agents, like Steam and Oculus ("Game Platforms"). To access, buy, or download our Games through a Game Platform, create an account with that platform (a "Gaming Account") and accept that the Game Platform's terms apply to your account, your Gaming Account, and your use of Services through it. If Game Platform terms and these Terms conflict, these Terms win. (c) Your Account. When you access Services through a Game Platform, we get certain information from your Gaming Account as described in our Privacy Policy. We use this to create an account for you ("Account"), and you can add more information if you want. (d) Accuracy of Account Information. Keep your Account info accurate and current, including updates through your Gaming Account. We may suspend or terminate your Account if you don't.

4. Company Content.

(a) Company Content. In these Terms, "Content" means text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, works of authorship, and anything else posted, made, provided or shared through Services. Company and its licensors own all rights, title, and interest in Services and Content, including all intellectual property rights. (b) In-Game Content. We offer upgrades, add-ons, features, options, or in-game currency within Services ("In-Game Content"). This might include virtual currency, satellite designs, orbital maneuvers, efficiency boosts, or other things that improve your experience. In-Game Content can also mean access to challenges that unlock extra rewards. We sometimes offer it as part of special events or "seasons" with their own rules. You can buy access to certain In-Game Content, or get it with a purchase as described in Section 5. You might also get some In-Game Content free through events or just by playing. All In-Game Content stays Company property. It has no real money value and you can't exchange it, sell it, or turn it into cash. You can't transfer, sell, or trade In-Game Content. Your access to In-Game Content follows the license terms and restrictions in these Terms. We can revoke your license anytime without owing you anything. Other restrictions might apply, including Game functionality limits or separate notices through Games or other Services. To the extent the law allows, we can modify, swap out, replace, suspend, cancel, or eliminate any In-Game Content, including your ability to access it, without notice or liability. (c) License Keys. We might offer unique keys for purchase or otherwise to access our Games through a Game Platform (a "License Key"). License Keys are yours alone and can't be transferred or sold. If we think you've committed fraud or broken these Terms, we can disable a License Key or revoke your Game access. License Keys aren't redeemable for money or anything with monetary value. (d) Rights in Content Granted by Company. As long as you follow these Terms, Company gives you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license with no sublicense rights to: (i) access and view Content (including any In-Game Content you bought or got access to under these Terms); (ii) if you have a valid License Key or bought a Game through a Game Platform, download and install that Game on a computer you own or control. Both apply only to your permitted use of Services. You can't: (w) copy, modify, or make derivative works from Services; (x) distribute, transfer, sublicense, lease, lend, or rent Services to anyone else; (y) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble Services; or (z) make Services available to multiple users. Company keeps all rights in Services not expressly given to you here. (e) Streaming. Feel free to stream your Orbitanchor gameplay as long as you: (i) keep it non-commercial; (ii) don't charge for viewing or access; (iii) stay within ESRB "T" guidelines or similar rating boards; (iv) don't host competitions without our written permission, which comes with extra rules; and (v) clearly mark sponsorships with persistent text saying "Sponsored By _______" in your stream. 5. Payments. When you buy access to our Games through a Game Platform, a License Key, or In-Game Content (each a "Transaction"), you authorize Game Platforms (or their payment processors) to charge you. They might ask for more information for your Transaction, like your credit card number, expiration date, and billing and notification addresses ("Payment Information"). Game Platform terms may apply to your Transaction too. When you start a Transaction, you authorize Game Platforms to give your Payment Information to third parties to complete it and charge your payment method (plus applicable taxes and fees). You may need to provide extra info to verify your identity before finishing your Transaction (included in "Payment Information"). SUBJECT TO THE REFUND POLICY OF THE RELEVANT GAME PLATFORM, YOUR PURCHASE IS FINAL AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CANCEL THE PURCHASE AND/OR RECEIVE A REFUND AT ANY TIME. But if something goes wrong during Transaction completion, Game Platforms can cancel it for any reason and refund what you paid. 6. Beta Testing. We sometimes offer beta versions of Services ("Beta"). Betas don't work perfectly and might break your computer or device. When you use a Beta, you agree to these extra terms: (a) Company can automatically delete or change any software, data, Content, or other materials or info related to Beta, including on your computer, for any reason anytime; (b) Company can stop or end your Beta access anytime, making your Beta unplayable; (c) if Company stops or ends a Beta, delete any Beta copy on your computer and all Content, data, materials, and info from Company related to Beta; (d) you get no compensation for Beta participation; and (e) Beta participation doesn't guarantee access to the full commercial version of the Game or other Service, and you may have to buy the full version separately. 7. General Prohibitions and Company's Enforcement Rights. You agree not to do any of this: (a) use Services for commercial purposes (like orbital mechanics arcades) without Company's permission or unless these Terms specifically allow it; (b) engage in conduct we consider objectionable (cheating), violent, or discriminatory, or anything that might ruin another user's experience, like harassing other users; (c) remove or bypass any protection against Services misuse; (d) forge TCP/IP packet headers or header info in emails or newsgroup posts, or use Services or Content to send altered, deceptive, or false source-identifying info; (e) collect or store personally identifiable information from Services from other users without their permission; (f) break any applicable law or regulation; or (g) help anyone else do any of the above. We're not required to monitor Services or Content access and use, or review or edit Content, but we can do it to operate Services, make sure you follow these Terms, and comply with law or legal requirements. 8. Links to Third Party Websites or Resources. Services might have links to third-party websites or resources. We provide them as a convenience only and aren't responsible for content, products, or services on those sites or any links shown there. You're solely responsible for and accept all risk from using any third-party websites or resources. 9. Termination. We can end your Services access and use anytime at our discretion without notice. When Services or your Account end or get cancelled, this sentence and Sections 4(a), 4(b), and 10 through 15 survive.

10. Warranty Disclaimers.

(a) Disclaimers Respecting Our Services and Content. THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. Services won't necessarily meet your needs or run without interruption, secure, or error-free. We don't warrant the quality, accuracy, timeliness, truthfulness, completeness, or reliability of any Content. (b) Disclaimers Respecting Third-Party Hardware. Our Services, including Games, might need third-party hardware like headsets or sensors such as Oculus Rift or HTC Vive ("Third-Party Hardware"). Company isn't responsible for Third-Party Hardware or any damages or problems from using Services with it. You're solely responsible for reading any warnings or instructions that come with Third-Party Hardware and making sure your Services use, including Games, follows those instructions. 11. Indemnity. You'll indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and other representatives from any claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising from or connected with (i) your access or use of Services or Content, or (ii) your violation of these Terms.

12. Limitation of Liability.

(a) NEITHER COMPANY NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING THE SERVICES OR CONTENT WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST SAVINGS, LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF DATA OR GOODWILL, SERVICE INTERRUPTION, COMPUTER DAMAGE OR SYSTEM FAILURE, OR THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT COMPANY OR ANY OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, EVEN IF A LIMITED REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DON'T ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. (b) ORBITAL MECHANICS SOFTWARE USE, INCLUDING OUR GAMES AND ANY THIRD-PARTY HARDWARE, MAY AFFECT HEART AND BREATHING RATE, CAUSE UNINTENDED SIDE EFFECTS LIKE MOTION SICKNESS OR DISORIENTATION, OR WORSEN EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE COMPANY'S LIABILITY FOR RISKS THAT COME WITH ORBITAL MECHANICS SOFTWARE USE, AND COMPANY WON'T BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM OR UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY ARISING FROM SUCH RISKS. (c) COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES OR CONTENT WON'T EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU'VE PAID TO COMPANY FOR SERVICES OR CONTENT USE OR $100, IF YOU HAVEN'T PAID COMPANY ANYTHING, AS APPLICABLE. (d) THE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES ABOVE ARE CORE PARTS OF THE DEAL BETWEEN COMPANY AND YOU. 13. Governing Law and Forum Choice. These Terms and anything related to them are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, federal arbitration law, and Washington State law, without regard to conflict of laws rules. Except as expressly stated in Section 14 "Dispute Resolution," the exclusive jurisdiction for all Disputes (defined below) that you and Company don't have to arbitrate is the state and federal courts in Seattle, and you and Company each waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue there.

14. Dispute Resolution.

(a) Mandatory Arbitration of Disputes. You and Company agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms, their breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity, or your use of the Services or Content (collectively, "Disputes") will be resolved only through binding, individual arbitration, not in a class, representative, or consolidated action or proceeding. You and Company agree the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act governs how these Terms are interpreted and enforced, and you and Company each waive the right to a jury trial or to join a class action. This arbitration provision survives when these Terms end. (b) Location of Arbitration. If you live in the United States, arbitration happens in your state, nowhere else. (c) Exceptions. These Disputes can be resolved in court and don't need arbitration: (i) any Dispute that qualifies for small claims court; and (ii) any Dispute involving infringement or misappropriation of our intellectual property rights. (d) Opt-out: You can opt out of arbitration entirely and sue if you email us at info@orbitanchor.space within 30 days after you first agree to these Terms. (e) Conducting Arbitration and Arbitration Rules. The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") will conduct arbitration under its Consumer Arbitration Rules (the "AAA Rules") as they exist, except as these Terms modify them. Find the AAA Rules at www.adr.org or call 1-800-778-7879. To start arbitration, submit a written Demand for Arbitration to AAA and notify the other party per the AAA Rules. AAA has a form Demand for Arbitration at www.adr.org. If your claim is under $5,000, you choose whether arbitration is document-only, by phone or video, or in person per the AAA Rules. Claims over $5,000 follow AAA Rules for hearing rights. Hearings happen in your county (or parish) unless you both agree elsewhere. You and Company agree the arbitrator has exclusive authority over all issues about this arbitration agreement's interpretation, applicability, enforceability, and scope. (f) Arbitration Costs. Filing, administration, and arbitrator fees follow the AAA Rules. We pay all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees and expenses if your Dispute is under $1,000, unless the arbitrator finds it frivolous. We pay our attorneys' fees and costs if we win and won't ask you for them. If you win, you get attorneys' fees and expenses as allowed by law. (g) Class Action Waiver. YOU AND COMPANY AGREE EACH OF YOU CAN ONLY BRING CLAIMS IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If your dispute is resolved through arbitration, the arbitrator can't consolidate another person's claims with yours or preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. If this provision is found unenforceable, the entire Dispute Resolution section becomes void. (h) Effect of Changes on Arbitration. Despite Section 1 "Changes to Terms or Services" above, if Company changes any terms in Section 14 "Dispute Resolution" after you first accepted these Terms (or accepted later changes), you can reject the change by sending us written notice (including email to info@orbitanchor.space) within 30 days of when it became effective, as shown in the "Last Updated" date or Company's email to you. Rejecting a change means you'll arbitrate any Dispute with Company under Section 14 "Dispute Resolution" as it was when you first accepted these Terms (or accepted later changes). (i) Severability. Except for provisions in Section 14(g) of these Terms ("Class Action Waiver"), if an arbitrator or court decides any part of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, the rest stays in effect.

15. General Terms.

(a) Entire Agreement. These Terms and anything referred to in them make up the whole agreement between Company and you about Services and Content. They replace any and all earlier spoken or written agreements between Company and you about Services and Content. (b) Severability. The law allows us to interpret these Terms as broadly as possible. If any part of them is unenforceable, the rest stays in effect. (c) No assignment. You can't assign or transfer these Terms to someone else. (d) Notices. Company gives you any notices or communications under these Terms, including about modifications, at our choice by: (i) email; (ii) within the Game itself; or (iii) posting on our Site. (e) No Waiver. What either party does or doesn't do won't create other rights under these Terms except what's explicitly written. Company not enforcing any right or provision doesn't waive it. A waiver only works if it's in writing and signed by an authorized Company representative. Except as expressly stated here, either party exercising a remedy under these Terms doesn't affect its other remedies. 16. Contact Information. Questions about these Terms or Services? Email info@orbitanchor.space.