Effective Date: 31st of March 2026
By accessing or using the Nyx Platform (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.
1. Scope of Service
The Nyx Platform provides a web-based interface and API backend for performing high-fidelity astrodynamics calculations and space mission analysis. The Service includes a user dashboard for managing API keys and monitoring resource utilization.
2. Usage Tracking & Compute Time
The Nyx Platform tracks the computational resources consumed by your account.
- The Dashboard: Users are provided with a real-time dashboard that displays "Compute Time" (measured in seconds).
- Definition: Compute Time refers to the duration the backend processors are actively executing calculations or simulations initiated by your account or API keys.
3. Voluntary Sponsorship Model
The Nyx Platform operates on a voluntary contribution basis. Unlike traditional SaaS models, access to the platform's core features is not conditioned upon a mandatory subscription fee.
- The Recommendation: To support the ongoing development, maintenance, and open-source contributions of the Nyx Space tools, it is recommended that users sponsor the project at a rate of $0.01 per second of compute time used.
- Non-Mandatory Nature: This is a recommendation, not a requirement. Failure to contribute will not result in account termination, a reduction in features, or the accrual of debt.
- Purpose:Contributions are treated as sponsorships to ensure the longevity of the platform and the underlying open-source libraries.
4. User Responsibilities
- Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your API keys and account credentials.
- Acceptable Use: You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful activities or in any manner that could damage, disable, or overburden the platform’s infrastructure.
5. Intellectual Property
Underlying libraries (Nyx, ANISE, Hifitime) are governed by their respective open-source licenses. These Terms of Service apply specifically to the web platform, API hosting service, and dashboard interface provided at this domain.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE NYX PLATFORM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ACCURACY OF CALCULATIONS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (SUCH AS ACTIVE MISSION MANEUVERING), OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE NYX PLATFORM OR ITS CREATORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.