Terms of Service for Orca Slicer Information Site
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the orcaslicer.me website (the "Website") operated by orcaslicer.me ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
2. Description of the Website
orcaslicer.me is an informational website that provides guides, tutorials, comparisons, and general information about Orca Slicer, a free and open-source 3D printing slicer software. Our Website provides links to the official Orca Slicer GitHub repository and other third-party resources. We are an independent informational site and are not the official website of the Orca Slicer project.
3. Not Affiliated with Orca Slicer Project
This Website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Orca Slicer project, SoftFever (the creator of Orca Slicer), Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, or any other company or individual mentioned on this Website. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks mentioned on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Any references to these products and brands are for informational purposes only.
4. Informational Content Only
The content on this Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about Orca Slicer and related topics, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website.
5. Use of the Website
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by any third party. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Using the Website in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our Website, server, or any connected systems
- Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Website
- Introducing any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Scraping, data mining, or using automated tools to access the Website without our consent
6. Intellectual Property
The original content, design, and layout of this Website are owned by orcaslicer.me and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our original content without our prior written consent. Information about Orca Slicer software and its features is presented for informational purposes, and all associated trademarks belong to their respective owners.
7. External Links
Our Website contains links to external websites, including the Orca Slicer GitHub repository, download pages, and other third-party resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes. We do not control the content of these external websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by us. You access external websites at your own risk.
8. Download Links
Our Website provides links to download Orca Slicer from the official GitHub releases page. We do not host or distribute the Orca Slicer software ourselves. Any downloads are obtained directly from the official Orca Slicer GitHub repository. We are not responsible for the content, safety, or functionality of the downloaded software. You download and use Orca Slicer at your own risk and subject to the software's own license terms (AGPLv3).
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, orcaslicer.me shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Website, any content on the Website, or any external websites linked from the Website. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Website at orcaslicer.me.