Glossary & Terms
Understanding OrbitKin terminology
OrbitKin (OK)
The name of the service, application, and the overarching community. 'OK' is used as a casual, memorable shorthand for the brand.
Orbot
The friendly, user-facing AI guide within OrbitKin. Orbot helps users navigate their journey, understand their Signal, and connect with Orbits.
Orbits
The curated small groups of 4-6 members formed by the service. These are safe, supportive spaces for connection.
Kin
The individuals you are matched with; your fellow group members within an Orbit. This term evokes a sense of close, chosen family and deep connection.
Signal
A user's unique profile, encompassing their preferences, values, interests, and assessment data. It's what OrbitKin 'reads' to find resonance.
Kindreds
The universal, inclusive term for all users of OrbitKin, fostering an immediate sense of community and shared purpose from the moment they join.
Star-Seekers
Users during their active journey of discovery within OrbitKin – specifically during onboarding, Signal Mapping, and while awaiting Orbit matching.
Pathfinders
Users who are actively forging new connections, overcoming challenges, or highlighting the innovative and guiding nature of OrbitKin itself.
Alignment
The process by which OrbitKin's sophisticated system successfully matches compatible user Signals, bringing them into an optimal configuration for connection.
Resonance
The profound feeling of deep compatibility, mutual understanding, and harmonious connection experienced between Kin within a well-aligned Orbit.
Charting/Mapping
The process of completing your profile and assessments. It's an act of self-exploration that enables connection with others.
Cosmic Tech-Magic
OrbitKin's unique theme blending cosmic wonder, elegant technology, and the 'magic' of human connection. Based on psychological principles and data, not astrology.
Attunement
A fine-tuning process that brings Signals and Kin into harmony, speaking to the sensitivity and precision of connection.
Convergence
When individual paths or Signals meet and come together to form something new and meaningful - an Orbit.
Synchrony
When elements like interests, communication styles, or availability come together harmoniously, creating smooth and compatible group dynamics.