Terms of Service for Orca Slicer

Last updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website orcaslicer.in.net (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and orcaslicer.in.net. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of the Site

orcaslicer.in.net is an independent informational website that provides technical guides, tutorials, profiles, and educational content related to Orca Slicer, an open-source 3D printing slicer software. This Site is not the official Orca Slicer website and is not developed, maintained, or endorsed by the Orca Slicer development team or SoftFever. The official Orca Slicer project is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer.

3. Use of the Site

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

4. Intellectual Property

The content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, design elements, and code, is the property of orcaslicer.in.net or its content creators and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on our content without our express written permission, except as permitted by applicable fair use laws.

The Orca Slicer software itself is an open-source project licensed under the AGPLv3 license. Our articles and guides about Orca Slicer are original works and do not contain code or content from the Orca Slicer project. References to "Orca Slicer," "OrcaSlicer," and related terms are used for informational and descriptive purposes.

5. Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including GitHub, software download pages, and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites before using them.

6. Download Links and Software

Download links on this Site direct you to the official Orca Slicer GitHub releases page. We do not host, distribute, or modify the Orca Slicer software. All downloads are obtained directly from the official GitHub repository maintained by the Orca Slicer development team. We are not responsible for the software's functionality, security, or suitability for any particular purpose. Use of the Orca Slicer software is governed by its AGPLv3 license and any terms provided by its developers.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED ON IT ARE OFFERED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT 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, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the information provided on the Site is complete, accurate, or current. Technical guides, printer profiles, and recommendations are provided for informational purposes and may not produce optimal results for your specific hardware configuration.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ORCASLICER.IN.NET, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, OR FAILED 3D PRINTS.

This includes, without limitation, any damage to 3D printers, print materials, or other equipment that may result from following the guides, profiles, or recommendations provided on this Site. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any slicer settings you apply are appropriate for your specific hardware and materials.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless orcaslicer.in.net, its owners, operators, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, you may contact us through the information provided on this website.