Terms of service

Last Updated: 11/06/2025

By accessing or using Libre API (“the Service”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“ToS”). If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

1. Account Usage & Restrictions

1.1 Single Account Policy

  • Each individual or company may only maintain one (1) active account.
  • Companies may not circumvent this limit by using personal GitHub accounts (or other third-party credentials) to create multiple accounts.
  • Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of all associated accounts.

1.2 Account Responsibility

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.
  • You must not share, sell, or transfer access to your account.

2. Service Availability & Liability

2.1 No Guarantee of Uptime

  • Libre API is provided “as-is” and “as-available” without warranties of any kind.
  • We do not guarantee uptime, availability, or uninterrupted service.

2.2 No Liability for Damages

  • Libre API is not liable for any losses, damages, or expenses (direct or indirect) resulting from:
    • Service downtime, interruptions, or termination.
    • Loss of access due to account suspension/termination.
    • Inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in API responses.

3. Termination & Modifications

3.1 Right to Terminate Access

  • We reserve the right to disable, suspend, or ban any account without warning or explanation.
  • We may modify, restrict, or discontinue the Service at any time without liability.

3.2 Service Shutdown

  • Libre API may permanently cease operations without prior notice.
  • Users are not entitled to compensation, refunds, or data recovery in such cases.

4. Data Collection & Privacy

4.1 Request Fingerprinting

  • We may collect, log, and analyze request metadata (IPs, headers, usage patterns) to:
    • Improve service performance.
    • Detect and prevent abuse.
  • This data will not be sold to third parties but may be used internally.

4.2 Compliance with Laws

  • You must comply with all applicable laws (including data protection regulations like GDPR).
  • We may disclose user data if legally compelled.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use Libre API for:

  • Illegal activities (fraud, harassment, hacking).
  • Spam, scraping, or excessive automated requests.
  • Reverse-engineering, reselling, or commercial exploitation without permission.

6. Indemnification Clause

  • You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Libre API, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
    • Your misuse of the Service.
    • Your violation of these ToS.
    • Any third-party claims related to your use of the API.

7. Changes to Terms

  • Libre API reserves the right to modify these ToS at any time without prior notice or reason.
  • Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
  • It is your responsibility to review the ToS periodically for updates.

8. Governing Law & Disputes

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
  • Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Preston, England.

9. Data Accuracy & User Responsibility

9.1 The data, responses, and outputs provided by Libre API are for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee their accuracy, completeness, or currentness.

9.2 You agree that:

  • Any reliance on the Service’s data is at your own risk.
  • You are solely responsible for independent verification of critical data.

9.3 Libre API shall not be liable for any:

  • Financial losses, legal issues, or damages resulting from API data use.
  • Decisions made by you or third parties based on the Service’s outputs.

10. Rate Limiting & Cached Responses

10.1 Rate Limiting Policy

  • Libre API reserves the right to rate limit, throttle, or restrict your account’s access at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to:
    • High request volumes or abusive usage patterns.
    • Suspicion of automated scraping, spam, or violation of these ToS.
    • Operational requirements (e.g., server maintenance, traffic management).
  • Rate limits may be applied without prior notice and can vary per user, endpoint, or usage context.

10.2 Cached or Delayed Responses

  • To ensure service stability, Libre API may serve cached, historical, or delayed data instead of real-time responses when:
    • Rate limits are triggered.
    • Backend systems are under heavy load.
    • Data freshness is non-critical (e.g., public datasets).
  • You acknowledge that cached responses may not reflect the most current data and agree to use them at your own risk (see Section 9: Data Accuracy).

10.3 No Guarantee of Real-Time Data

  • The Service does not guarantee real-time, live, or uninterrupted data delivery.
  • You waive all claims against Libre API for losses related to rate limiting or cached responses.