Space Explorer Sim / Legal

Copyright & Legal

Space Explorer Sim is a solo independent UK development project created with AI-assisted programming and artwork. The Space Explorer Sim name, original game implementation, interface, original artwork and project presentation are not offered under an open-source or general redistribution licence.

Playing and sharing

You may play the free browser simulator and share your own gameplay screenshots, recordings, streams and commentary. Please credit Space Explorer Sim and link to spaceexplorersim.com when reasonably practical. This permission does not include extracting, reselling, repackaging, hosting or distributing the game or its assets as another product.

Independent and AI-assisted development

This game and its original visuals were developed for Space Explorer Sim with AI assistance under the direction and testing of an independent developer. Rights in AI-generated material can depend on applicable law and the circumstances of creation. This notice does not claim rights in third-party material or scientific facts.

External astronomical data

Some catalogue-derived records are adapted from third-party data with their own licences, notably OpenNGC and HYG Star Database under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. These terms are independent of the project's original game code and artwork. See Credits & Data Sources and the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Nothing in this page restricts permissions granted directly by third-party licences.

Scientific accuracy

Procedural systems, simulated populations, visual appearances and many orbital properties are illustrative. Space Explorer Sim is for entertainment and exploration and must not be relied on for safety-critical, educational assessment or navigation purposes.

Use and availability

The software is provided free for personal play on an as-available basis. We make no promise of uninterrupted availability or error-free operation. This statement does not exclude legal rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Contact

For copyright, licence, content or project enquiries: contact@spaceexplorersim.com.