API Terms of use

These API Terms of Use govern access to and use of Brilio platform APIs, establishing requirements, limitations, and obligations for API developers and integrators.

Company information, standard definitions, and legal framework: See Shared Legal Definitions and Legal Framework Integration

1. API OVERVIEW

1.1 Purpose and Scope

These API Terms govern your access to and use of Brilio platform Application Programming Interfaces (“APIs”), including REST APIs, webhooks, and any other programmatic interfaces we provide.

1.2 API Access

API access is currently provided to:

• Enterprise customers with appropriate subscription tiers
• Approved development partners
• Beta testing participants
• Research and academic institutions (subject to approval)

2. REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION

2.1 API Key Management

To access our APIs, you must:

• Maintain an active Brilio platform account
• Generate and securely store API keys
• Implement appropriate authentication mechanisms
• Regularly rotate credentials as recommended

2.2 Security Requirements

Authentication Standards:

• Use only provided authentication methods
• Implement secure credential storage
• Monitor for unauthorized access attempts
• Report security incidents immediately

Rate Limiting and Fair Use:

• Respect published rate limits and quotas
• Implement appropriate caching mechanisms
• Avoid excessive or inefficient API calls
• Design applications for optimal resource usage

3. ACCEPTABLE USE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our APIs to:

• Build applications that integrate with Brilio platform
• Access data and functionality as authorized
• Develop innovative AI-powered solutions
• Create educational and research applications

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our APIs to:

• Circumvent platform limitations or restrictions
• Reverse engineer or attempt to discover source code
• Overwhelm or compromise platform infrastructure
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe intellectual property rights
• Create competing platforms or services

4. DATA USAGE AND PRIVACY

4.1 Data Access Limitations

Scope of Access:

• Limited to data explicitly authorized for your account
• Subject to user permissions and consent requirements
• Restricted by applicable privacy laws and regulations
• May be limited based on subscription tier and usage

4.2 Data Protection Obligations

Privacy Compliance:

• Comply with all applicable data protection laws
• Implement appropriate security measures
• Respect user privacy preferences and controls
• Provide transparent data usage disclosures

Data Retention and Deletion:

• Follow platform data retention policies
• Implement secure deletion procedures
• Respond to user deletion requests
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Platform Rights

Innovatica Ownership:

• APIs and underlying technology remain our property
• No transfer of ownership rights through API access
• Limited license for authorized use only
• Subject to termination upon notice

5.2 User Content and Applications

Your Rights:

• Retain ownership of your original application code
• License to us any feedback or suggestions
• Responsibility for third-party licensing and compliance
• Attribution requirements for platform integration

6. SERVICE LEVELS AND SUPPORT

6.1 API Availability

Service Commitments:

• Target 99.9% uptime for production APIs
• Scheduled maintenance windows with advance notice
• Status page updates for service incidents
• Best effort support for development environments

6.2 Version Management

API Versioning:

• Advance notice of breaking changes
• Backward compatibility maintenance where possible
• Migration assistance for major version updates
• Deprecation timeline communication

7. USAGE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

7.1 Monitoring and Analytics

Platform Monitoring:

• Continuous monitoring of API usage patterns
• Automated detection of unusual activity
• Performance and reliability metrics collection
• Compliance verification and reporting

7.2 Enforcement Actions

Violation Response:

• Warning notifications for policy violations
• Temporary suspension for serious breaches
• Permanent termination for repeated violations
• Legal action for fraudulent or harmful activities

8. FINANCIAL TERMS

8.1 Pricing and Billing

Usage-Based Pricing:

• Charges based on actual API calls and resource consumption
• Monthly billing cycles with detailed usage reports
• Overage charges for exceeding plan limits
• Enterprise pricing for high-volume usage

8.2 Payment Terms

Billing Requirements:

• Valid payment method required for paid tiers
• Automatic billing for recurring charges
• Immediate suspension for payment failures
• Refund policies as specified in Terms of Service

9. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

9.1 Termination Rights

Platform Rights:

• Immediate termination for material breaches
• Termination with notice for convenience
• Suspension pending investigation of violations
• Permanent ban for severe policy violations

9.2 Effect of Termination

Post-Termination Obligations:

• Immediate cessation of API access
• Secure deletion of cached platform data
• Compliance with ongoing confidentiality obligations
• Survival of indemnification and liability provisions

10. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

10.1 Service Disclaimers

API Availability:

• No guarantee of uninterrupted service
• Limited warranty for API functionality
• Disclaimer of fitness for specific purposes
• User responsibility for application reliability

10.2 Liability Limitations

Damage Limitations:

• Limited liability for API-related damages
• Exclusion of consequential and indirect damages
• Damage caps based on subscription fees
• User responsibility for backup and redundancy

11. COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Legal Compliance

Regulatory Obligations:

• Compliance with applicable laws in user jurisdiction
• Industry-specific regulatory requirements
• International trade and export control compliance
• Professional licensing and certification requirements

11.2 Audit and Reporting

Compliance Verification:

• Right to audit API usage for compliance
• Reporting requirements for certain use cases
• Cooperation with regulatory investigations
• Documentation and record-keeping obligations

12. UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS

12.1 Terms Updates

Modification Rights:

• Right to update these terms with advance notice
• Material change notification requirements
• Continued use constitutes acceptance
• Grandfathering provisions for existing integrations

12.2 API Changes

Service Evolution:

• Regular updates and feature enhancements
• Backward compatibility maintenance efforts
• Migration assistance for breaking changes
• Community feedback integration

13. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

13.1 Technical Support

Support Channels:

• Developer documentation and resources
• Community forums and knowledge base
• Email support for technical issues
• Priority support for enterprise customers

13.2 Legal and Compliance

Contact Information:

• Legal questions: legal@innovatica.ai
• Privacy matters: privacy@innovatica.ai
• Security issues: security@innovatica.ai
• General inquiries: api-support@innovatica.ai