Terms of Service

Welcome to orbitspatial.io (the "Website"), operated by South Loop Studios Limited ("we", "us", or "our"), a company registered in England and Wales.

By accessing or using this Website, or by downloading, installing, or using any software provided by us (including Orbit), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website or our software.

1. Use of the Website

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

• Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Copy, scrape, or exploit Website content without permission

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if these Terms are breached.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website and in our software - including text, graphics, logos, software, audio, video, visualizations, and design elements - is owned by or licensed to South Loop Studios Limited and protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of any intellectual property rights.

3. Software and Digital Products

Any software or digital products made available by South Loop Studios Limited are licensed, not sold, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Use of our software may also be subject to additional license terms or an End User License Agreement (EULA). We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue software features at any time.

4. Orbit Software - Scope and Intended Use

Orbit is a professional software tool designed for playback, monitoring, visualization, and quality control of immersive audio content, including ADM BWF files.

• Does not author, mix, master, or certify content
• Does not modify original audio files unless explicitly stated
• Is intended to support evaluation and understanding, not replace professional production tools

All decisions made using Orbit remain the responsibility of the user.

5. Orbit License Grant

Subject to compliance with these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use Orbit for personal or professional use.

You must not:

• Resell, sublicense, rent, lease, or distribute Orbit
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to bypass licensing systems
• Use Orbit in a way that infringes intellectual property rights

Educational and volume licenses are subject to additional eligibility requirements.

6. User Content and ADM Files

You retain ownership of any audio or content you load into Orbit. South Loop Studios Limited:

• Does not claim ownership of your content
• Does not access or store your files unless explicitly stated
• Processes files locally by default

You are responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to use all content loaded into the software.

7. No Affiliation with Dolby or Other Standards Bodies

Orbit is an independent product developed by South Loop Studios Limited.

• Orbit is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by Dolby Laboratories
• References to Dolby Atmos, ADM, or other standards are for compatibility and descriptive purposes only

All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

8. Monitoring Accuracy Disclaimer

Orbit provides virtual speaker layouts, binaural rendering, and spatial visualization tools. However:

• Results may vary depending on hardware, headphones, room acoustics, and configuration
• No guarantee is made that monitoring through Orbit will translate identically across environments
• Orbit should be used as part of a broader professional workflow

9. Head Tracking and Sensor Features

Orbit may support head tracking or spatial features using supported hardware or camera-based systems.

• Feature availability depends on operating system and hardware
• Data is processed locally unless explicitly stated otherwise
• We do not collect biometric or motion data unless clearly disclosed

10. Offline Use and Licensing

Orbit may support offline use for limited periods depending on license type.

• Periodic online license validation may be required
• Failure to validate may result in restricted functionality
• Licensing mechanisms may change between versions

We reserve the right to update licensing systems to prevent misuse.

11. Updates and Feature Changes

Orbit is under active development. Features may be added, changed, or removed. Backwards compatibility is not guaranteed. Continued use may require updates. We are not obligated to support older operating systems or hardware indefinitely.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses
• We are not liable for loss of data, profits, or business interruption
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

13. Third-Party Services

The Website or software may reference or link to third-party services. We are not responsible for third-party content, availability, or practices. Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Website or Orbit if these Terms are breached or if unlawful or abusive use is suspected. Upon termination, you must cease use of the software.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website or software after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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