Legal, Privacy & Terms
Business identity & who operates this service
LayerMotion is operated under the Level Higher brand by Alexander Bojarski, trading as a sole trader based in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Alexander Bojarski is the data controller for personal data processed through this website and the LayerMotion studio.
Contact: email us. We aim to respond within a few business days.
Privacy notice
Controller: Alexander Bojarski (Level Higher), Wakefield, UK.
What we collect and why
- Account data — your email address and a securely hashed password. Purpose: to create and secure your account. Lawful basis: performance of a contract.
- Billing data — if you upgrade, limited transaction records (e.g. plan, redeem code, dates). Card details are handled by our payment provider, not stored by us. Lawful basis: contract and legal obligation (accounting).
- Export/usage records — minimal counters (e.g. exports per day, format) to enforce plan limits and prevent abuse. Lawful basis: legitimate interests (service integrity).
- Basic analytics — aggregated page views and referrers. Where non-essential analytics cookies are used, we ask for your consent first (see Cookies).
What we do NOT collect
Your artwork, animation layers and rendered frames are processed in your browser. We do not upload or store project artwork on our servers. Finished exports download directly to your computer.
Recipients & transfers
We share personal data only with processors needed to run the service (e.g. hosting and payment provider) under appropriate safeguards. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we rely on adequate protections.
Retention
We keep account data for as long as your account is active, and billing records for as long as required by law. You can request deletion at any time.
Your rights
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and to data portability. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). To exercise any right, contact us.
Privacy at collection
When you create an account we ask for your email and a password. By continuing you confirm you have read this notice. We do not require marketing consent to create an account.
Browser processing vs server data — plainly
Stays in your browser: importing PNG layers, animating with presets, previewing, and rendering/exporting PNG sequences, sprite sheets, GIF, WebM and Unity packages. This happens on your device — your artwork is not uploaded for these steps.
Handled by our servers: account creation and login, plan/limit enforcement, redeem codes and billing, and aggregated analytics. Project artwork is not stored by the service.
In short: creation and export happen in the browser; only account, payment and service-limit data are handled server-side.
Terms of service
By using LayerMotion you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.
- Accounts: you must provide accurate details and keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for activity under your account.
- Service scope: LayerMotion is a browser-based 2D animation studio with export features. Free and paid plans differ in export volume, resolution and formats as described on our pricing section.
- Payment & renewal: paid plans are billed for the stated interval. Auto-renewal, price and cancellation are shown before purchase. Redeem-code purchases are governed by the terms shown at the point of sale.
- Availability: we aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Features may change.
- Disclaimers: the service is provided "as is" to the extent permitted by law. We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss. Nothing limits liability that cannot be limited by law (including your statutory consumer rights).
- Suspension: we may suspend accounts that breach these terms or the acceptable-use rules.
- Governing law: these terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales.
Your content & exported files
- You own your art. You retain all rights in the artwork you import. Project artwork is processed in your browser and is not stored by the service.
- You own your exports. Files you export (sprite sheets, GIF, WebM, Unity packages, JSON) are yours to use, including commercially, subject to these terms.
- Presets & bundled scripts. You may use the presets and the export helper scripts (e.g. Unity C# scripts) in your own projects. You may not redistribute or resell the preset library or templates as a standalone product.
Refunds & cancellation
- Cancellation: you can cancel a paid plan at any time; access continues until the end of the paid period and does not renew afterwards.
- Digital services: because paid features are digital content supplied immediately, your statutory 14-day right to cancel may not apply once you have started using the paid features, unless required otherwise by law. Where a refund is due, we process it to your original payment method.
- Founding/lifetime offers (if any) state their exact scope at the point of sale.
Nothing here removes your non-waivable statutory consumer rights.
Acceptable use & reporting
You must not use LayerMotion to upload or create unlawful content, infringe intellectual property, impersonate others, or attempt to disrupt the service. To report infringing content or abuse, contact us and we will review and act where appropriate, including removal.
Unity trademark disclaimer
"Unity" is used descriptively to indicate compatibility of exported assets. LayerMotion is an independent product and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Unity Technologies. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Open-source & third-party notices
LayerMotion is built with self-contained code and standard web technologies. Exported formats (PNG, GIF, WebM, sprite-sheet PNG/JSON) use widely available specifications. The bundled Unity helper scripts are provided for your convenience under the same usage terms as your exports. We maintain notices for any third-party libraries used and review whether export formats introduce licence obligations.
Contact
Level Higher — Alexander Bojarski (sole trader), Wakefield, United Kingdom.
General & privacy enquiries: email us.