Terms of Service
Last updated: June 6, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using PG Orbit ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
Description of Service
PG Orbit is a client-side PostgreSQL database management application that provides tools for database administration, monitoring, and management. Our service includes:
- Database connection and management tools
- Query execution and optimization features
- Performance monitoring and analytics
- Local data visualization and reporting
- Security and access control features
- Local storage of preferences and connection profiles
Important: PG Orbit operates entirely on your local device. We do not store, process, or have access to your database information, credentials, or data.
Software License and Usage
License Grant
Subject to these terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use PG Orbit for your personal or business database management needs.
Permitted Uses
You may use PG Orbit to:
- Connect to and manage your PostgreSQL databases
- Execute queries and analyze database performance
- Store connection profiles and preferences locally
- Use the application for commercial or personal purposes
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the service to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the application (unless permitted by law)
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
- Use the application to access databases you don't have permission to access
- Attempt to circumvent any security measures in the application
- Distribute malware or harmful code through the application
Data and Privacy
Your Data Ownership
You retain complete ownership and control of all data you access, store, or process through PG Orbit. We do not claim any rights to your database content or information.
Local Data Processing
PG Orbit processes all data locally on your device. This means:
- Your database credentials and connections remain on your device
- Query results are processed and displayed locally
- No database information is transmitted to our servers
- You are responsible for backing up any local application data
Data Security Responsibility
Since all data processing occurs locally, you are responsible for:
- Securing your device and local data
- Managing access to your database credentials
- Ensuring secure connections to your databases
- Backing up important local application data
Service Availability
Application Availability
Since PG Orbit runs locally on your device, service availability depends on:
- Your device's functionality and performance
- Your internet connection (for initial download and updates)
- Your database servers' availability
Updates and Maintenance
We may release updates to improve functionality, security, or compatibility. Updates are delivered through standard application distribution channels.
Intellectual Property
Our Rights
The PG Orbit application, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by PG Orbit and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Rights
You retain all rights to your data, database schemas, queries, and any content you create or access through the application.
Feedback and Contributions
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about our application may be used by us without any obligation to you.
Free Software and Open Source
PG Orbit may be distributed as free software. If made available under an open source license:
- The source code may be available for review and contribution
- You may have additional rights under the applicable open source license
- Community contributions may be incorporated into the application
- The open source license terms will take precedence over conflicting terms in this agreement
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Disclaimer
The application is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Database Responsibility
You acknowledge that:
- You are solely responsible for your database operations and data
- We are not responsible for any data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access
- You should maintain proper backups of your databases
- Database performance depends on your infrastructure, not our application
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PG Orbit shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption.
Maximum Liability
Since PG Orbit may be provided free of charge, our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid for the application in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PG Orbit from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the application
- Your database operations or data handling
- Violation of these terms
- Infringement of any rights of another party
- Unauthorized access to databases through your use of the application
Termination
Termination by You
You may stop using PG Orbit at any time by uninstalling the application or ceasing to use it.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the application ceases
- Local application data remains on your device until you delete it
- You retain all rights to your database content and information
- These terms survive termination where applicable
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the application shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], or through the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:
- Posting updated terms on our website
- Including notifications in application updates
- Providing in-app notifications where technically feasible
Your continued use of the application after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PG Orbit regarding the use of the application and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@pgorbit.com
Address: [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]