1. Introduction
Welcome to our API. By accessing or using the API you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must not use the API.
2. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you ("Developer") and Acme Corp. They may be updated from time to time; continued use constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
3. License Grant
We grant you a non‑exclusive, revocable, worldwide licence to use the API solely for developing applications that interact with our services, subject to compliance with these Terms.
4. Usage Limits
You must adhere to the rate limits and quotas described in the API Limits documentation. Exceeding limits may result in throttling or suspension.
5. Data Ownership & Privacy
All data you transmit to the API remains your property. We may store and process data only as necessary to provide the service. Our Privacy Policy governs data handling.
6. Prohibited Conduct
- Reverse engineering or attempting to extract the API's underlying code.
- Using the API to develop, distribute, or promote illegal content.
- Attempting to circumvent security or rate‑limiting mechanisms.
7. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for breach of these Terms or for any reason with 30 days’ notice. Upon termination, you must cease all API usage.
8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
The API is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. In no event shall Acme Corp be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from API use.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Contact
For questions or support, email api-support@acme.com.