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Terms of service for using the Distance API

Terms of Service for Distance API

1. Introduction

Welcome to Distance API (the "API"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the API provided by Stephan Georg ("Company", "we", "our", "us"). By using the API, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the API.

2. License & Usage

• We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the API for your application.

• You may not resell, distribute, or sublicense the API or its output without our prior written permission.

• You must not use the API for any illegal, fraudulent, or abusive purposes.

3. Account & API Key

• To access the API, you must register for an API key.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your API key and all activity under your account.

• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Pricing & Payments

• API access may be subject to usage fees as outlined on our pricing page.

• Payments are due monthly in accordance with the selected plan.

• We reserve the right to change pricing with 120 days' notice.

5. Refund Policy

We strive to ensure a great experience with our API, but we understand that issues may arise.

• No Refunds for Used Services:

  • Since our API is a digital service, we do not offer refunds for API requests that have already been processed.

  • If you have used the API within a billing cycle, no refunds will be issued for that period.

• Refunds for Billing Errors:

  • If you were charged incorrectly due to a billing error, you may request a refund by contacting us within 30 days of the charge.

• Subscription Cancellations:

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time. Your API access will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle.

  • No prorated refunds will be issued for unused portions of a subscription period.

• Service Downtime Compensation:

  • If the API experiences significant downtime due to our failure to maintain service (excluding scheduled maintenance or force majeure events), we may, at our discretion, issue credits toward your next billing cycle instead of a monetary refund.

To request a refund, please contact [e-mail]. Refund requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

6. Rate Limits & Fair Use

• We impose rate limits to ensure fair access for all users. Exceeding these limits may result in throttling or suspension.

• Abuse or misuse of the API (e.g., excessive requests, scraping, or circumventing rate limits) is prohibited.

7. Data & Privacy

• We collect and process data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

• You must not store or share any personally identifiable information (PII) obtained through the API without user consent.

8. Service Availability & Support

• We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

• Maintenance and downtime notices will be communicated in advance when possible.

• Support is available via email and response times depend on your plan.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

• The API is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

• We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from API use.

• Our total liability for any claims is limited to the fees paid by you in the last [3/6/12] months.

11. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate access for violating these Terms.

• Users may discontinue API use at any time. No refunds will be issued for prepaid fees.

12. Changes to These Terms

• We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the API after changes implies acceptance.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

• These Terms are governed by the laws of Berlin, Germany.

• Disputes will be resolved through court jurisdiction.