Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using API/OS Reference (“the Service”) at reference.apios.info, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
Description of Service
API/OS Reference is a free educational resource providing:
- Comprehensive API terminology definitions
- Code examples and best practices
- Security considerations for API development
- Technical documentation and diagrams
- Multilingual content (English and Spanish)
Use of Service
Permitted Uses
You may use the Service to:
✅ Learn about API concepts and terminology ✅ Reference definitions in your development work ✅ Share links to terms with colleagues and teams ✅ Cite content in educational materials (with attribution) ✅ Integrate via our JSON API for internal tools
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
❌ Copy entire content for commercial redistribution ❌ Scrape the website excessively or abusively ❌ Attack the service (DDoS, hacking attempts) ❌ Impersonate API/OS or claim authorship ❌ Misrepresent the source of information ❌ Remove attribution or copyright notices
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on API/OS Reference, including but not limited to:
- Text, definitions, and descriptions
- Code examples and diagrams
- Visual design and layout
- Logos and branding
is owned by API/OS Team or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws.
Content License
The content (term definitions, examples, guides) is provided for educational use with the following conditions:
- ✅ Attribution Required: Credit “API/OS Reference” with a link
- ✅ Non-Commercial: Free to use for learning and reference
- ✅ Modifications: You may adapt examples for your own use
- ❌ No Redistribution: Don’t republish the entire glossary elsewhere
Attribution
When citing our content, please use:
Source: API/OS Reference (https://reference.apios.info/terms/{term-slug}/)
User-Generated Content
Currently, we do not accept user-generated content. All terms are curated by the API/OS Team.
If you wish to suggest a term or correction, please contact us at [email protected]
Accuracy and Disclaimer
Educational Purpose
The Service provides information for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:
- ⚠️ No Warranty: Content is provided “as is” without warranties
- ⚠️ No Guarantee: We don’t guarantee completeness or accuracy
- ⚠️ Not Professional Advice: This is not legal, security, or professional consulting
- ⚠️ Use at Your Own Risk: We’re not liable for consequences of using this information
Security Recommendations
Security notes provided are general best practices. Always:
- Consult official documentation and RFCs
- Perform your own security assessments
- Follow industry-specific compliance requirements
- Engage professional security consultants when needed
Code Examples
Code examples are provided for educational illustration only:
- ⚠️ Not production-ready without adaptation
- ⚠️ May require additional error handling
- ⚠️ May need security hardening for your use case
- ⚠️ Test thoroughly before production use
We are not responsible for issues arising from using example code.
Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to:
- RFC specifications
- External documentation
- Related resources
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability, but:
- We may update, modify, or discontinue features without notice
- Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
- We don’t guarantee 100% uptime
- No SLA is provided
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
API/OS Team, contributors, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
- Reliance on information provided
- Errors or omissions in content
Maximum Liability: $0 (zero dollars)
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless API/OS Team from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of applicable laws
- Misuse of code examples or information
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
Check this page periodically for updates.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Service shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation
- Mediation (if negotiation fails)
- Binding arbitration (if mediation fails)
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and API/OS regarding use of the Service.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://apios.info
Acknowledgments
This reference is created by the API/OS Team to help developers understand API concepts and best practices.
Summary: Use responsibly for learning, give attribution when citing, don’t abuse the service, understand it’s educational content without warranties.
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