Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Orbital Whispers. By accessing or using this website and its associated services, including any subscriptions or membership tiers, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Overview

Orbital Whispers (“OW”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent editorial publication focused on space, satellite communications, defence, and connectivity policy. These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of the site, including subscribers at any level.

2. Subscription Tiers

Orbital Whispers offers several subscription plans with varying levels of access:

  • Access to weekly articles, newsletters, and public content updates.
  • Higher tiers Include General Admission benefits, plus access to exclusive content, early-release material, and subscriber-only commentary.
  • Business accounts Includes all VIP benefits, in addition to full archive access, premium briefings, and Operational Notes (long-form industry intelligence).
  • A multi-user plan designed for teams, organizations, or families, with tiered pricing based on number of users. Includes all Backstage-level benefits.

3. Account Use and Access

  • Each subscription is assigned to an individual user unless explicitly licensed for group or enterprise access.
  • Login credentials must not be shared. We reserve the right to suspend accounts exhibiting suspicious activity or excessive concurrent access.
  • For multi-seat or corporate accounts, each user must be registered under the group license.

4. Billing and Payments

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually through our secure payment processors (Stripe and PayPal).
  • Pricing is subject to change. You will be notified in advance of any modifications to your subscription fees.
  • Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of your billing cycle.

5. Cancellations and Refunds

  • Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time via your account dashboard. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
  • Refunds are not issued for partial months or unused time unless required by applicable consumer protection laws.

6. Intellectual Property

All content published by Orbital Whispers, including articles, newsletters, reports, graphics, and commentary, is the intellectual property of Orbital Whispers and may not be reproduced, distributed, or republished without prior written consent.

You may:

  • Share publicly available content with attribution and proper linking.
  • Reference subscription-only content under fair use guidelines (limited excerpts with credit and source).

You may not:

  • Repost or share subscriber-only content in full or significant part.
  • Use our material for commercial purposes without prior agreement.

7. Editorial Integrity

Orbital Whispers maintains full editorial independence. We do not accept paid content, advertorials, or influence from entities we report on. Our commentary and reports are based on verified sources, research, and industry experience. Opinions expressed are those of the editorial team and do not represent any external affiliations.

8. User Conduct

When interacting with our platform (e.g., via comments or community features), users agree to engage respectfully and constructively. Abusive, defamatory, or disruptive behavior may result in suspension or removal of access without refund.

9. Privacy and Data Use

We respect your privacy.

  • We do not sell personal data.
  • Data is only used to deliver services, process payments, and improve user experience.
  • Analytics may be used in aggregate to monitor platform performance and subscriber engagement.

Our full Privacy Policy is available at Privacy Policy.

10. Modifications to Terms

Orbital Whispers reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Antwerp.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact: mdc @ orbitawhispers.com