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API Terms of Use Architect

Drafts API Terms of Use covering rate limits, usage restrictions, data ownership, liability, SLA commitments, and developer responsibilities for platform businesses exposing APIs.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsLegal & ComplianceLegalexpert

SupaScore

84.4
Research Quality (15%)
8.5
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.5
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8.5
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.2
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.5

Best for

  • SaaS platform API Terms of Use drafting with rate limits and SLA commitments
  • Enterprise API agreement architecture for multi-tier developer programs
  • Data ownership and liability clause structuring for API monetization platforms
  • Developer responsibility frameworks for financial services APIs
  • GDPR-compliant API Terms covering data processing and cross-border transfers

What you'll get

  • Complete API Terms of Use document with definitions, access controls, usage restrictions, data rights, liability limitations, and termination provisions
  • Tiered agreement architecture recommendation with Master Terms, API Addendum, SLA, and DPA structure for enterprise platforms
  • Rate limiting and usage restriction clauses with specific technical thresholds and enforcement mechanisms
Not designed for ↓
  • ×General website terms of service unrelated to APIs
  • ×Software licensing for downloadable products or code repositories
  • ×Employment contracts or vendor service agreements
  • ×Patent licensing or trademark usage agreements
Expects

API type, data sensitivity level, business model, target developer audience, and platform maturity stage for contextual term drafting.

Returns

Structured API Terms of Use document with precise legal provisions, developer-friendly language, and platform protection mechanisms.

Risk Domain: legal. This skill covers legal topics. Consult a lawyer for binding decisions.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

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Research Foundation: 8 sources (4 official docs, 2 books, 1 academic, 1 industry frameworks)

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Version History

v1.0.02/15/2026

Initial release

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