Terms of Service for Orbit Knowledge

Last Updated: June 14, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

Orbit Knowledge is operated by Scholar Vault's Team. These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, features, and services offered. We may update these Terms periodically, and changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Orbit Knowledge. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, please review these Terms with a parent or guardian.

User Accounts

Registration: Some features, such as saving favorites or tracking reading history, require a user account. You agree to provide accurate information during registration and keep your account credentials secure.

Responsibility: You are responsible for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately at admin@orbitknowledge.com if you suspect unauthorized use.

Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, including misuse of resources or harmful conduct.

Use of the Service

Permitted Use: You may use Orbit Knowledge to access, read, and download academic resources (e.g., textbooks, research papers) for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to applicable copyright and licensing terms (e.g., Creative Commons, public domain).

Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:

  • Distribute, sell, or modify content without permission.
  • Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or extract content.
  • Engage in unlawful, abusive, or disruptive behavior, including uploading harmful content or violating intellectual property rights.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts.

Content Availability: We strive to provide reliable access but do not guarantee the availability of specific resources or uninterrupted service.

Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on Orbit Knowledge, including metadata, designs, and branding, is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce or distribute our content without permission, except as allowed by applicable licenses (e.g., Creative Commons).

User Contributions: If you contribute content (e.g., resource suggestions, metadata), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute it to operate and improve the Service.

Third-Party Content: Resources on Orbit Knowledge (e.g., eBooks, papers) are subject to their respective licenses. You are responsible for complying with these terms (e.g., Creative Commons attribution requirements).

Donations

Orbit Knowledge is free to use, supported by user donations. Donations are voluntary and non-refunded, processed through secure third-party platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store payment information. Your contribution supports our mission to provide free academic resources.

Privacy

Your use of Orbit Knowledge is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices.

Disclaimers

As-Is Service: Orbit Knowledge is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Third-Party Links: The Service may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Content Accuracy: While we strive to ensure accurate metadata and reliable resources, we do not guarantee the accuracy or quality of third-party content.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Orbit Knowledge and its affiliates, officers, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to data loss, service interruptions, or reliance on content.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Orbit Knowledge at our discretion, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or for legal, security, or operational reasons. You may discontinue using the Service at any time.

For More Information

For questions about these Terms or Orbit Knowledge, contact us at admin@orbitknowledge.com or via our Contact Page.

Thank you for being part of Orbit Knowledge's mission to make knowledge accessible to all. By using our Service, you help build a global community of learners.