API Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By obtaining, generating, or using an API key to access any Aevum News API endpoint, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these API Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("You" or "the Developer") and Aevum News LLC ("Aevum," "We," "Us," or "Our").

If you are accessing the API on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. In such cases, "You" refers to that organization.

2. Eligibility

To use the Aevum News API, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
2. Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.
3. Not be a person barred from receiving services under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction.
4. Provide accurate and complete registration information when creating an API account.
5. Use the API for lawful purposes only and in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws.

3. API Key Management

3.1 Obtaining API Keys

Upon registration through the Aevum News Developer Portal, you will be issued one or more API keys tied to your account. Each key is uniquely identified and maps to your subscription tier, permissions, and rate limit configuration.

3.2 Key Types

3.3 Key Rotation

We strongly recommend rotating your API keys every 90 days. You can generate new keys at any time via the Developer Portal. Old keys remain valid for 30 days after rotation to allow for graceful migration.

4. Access & Authentication

All API requests must include valid authentication credentials. Aevum News API supports the following authentication methods:

Alternatively, you may use Bearer token authentication for OAuth 2.0 flows:

5. Rate Limits & Quotas

API usage is governed by subscription tiers. Each tier has defined rate limits per time window. Limits are applied per API key.

When you exceed your rate limit, the API returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code with a Retry-After header indicating the number of seconds to wait before retrying:

6. Permitted Use

You may use the Aevum News API for the following purposes:

• Displaying news articles, headlines, and metadata on your website, application, or service.
• Building internal analytics dashboards powered by Aevum News data.
• Research, academic, and non-commercial projects with proper attribution.
• News aggregation services, provided each article displays full attribution and links back to the original Aevum News source.
• Automated monitoring and alerting systems for news tracking.

6.1 Display Requirements

When displaying content retrieved from the API, you must comply with the following display requirements:

• Attribution: Every article or headline must clearly credit "Aevum News" with a hyperlink to the original article URL.
• Integrity: Article content must not be altered, misrepresenting the original context or meaning.
• No Offline Redistribution: Content cannot be republished as a standalone product, newsletter, or content library without a separate licensing agreement.
• No Misrepresentation: You may not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with Aevum News.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Aevum News API for any of the following:

• Caching Beyond Allowed Periods: Storing API responses for longer than 24 hours without explicit written permission.
• Scraping: Using the API to harvest content for unrelated databases, training datasets, or competitor services.
• Deceptive Practices: Using API data to spread disinformation, manipulate markets, or deceive users.
• Reselling: Repackaging and reselling API data as your own product without an Enterprise license.
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or derive source code from the API infrastructure.
• Denial of Service: Conducting any activity that could impair, overwhelm, or degrade the API for other users.
• Unauthorized Sharing: Transferring, selling, or sharing API keys with third parties not explicitly authorized by Aevum.
• Illegal Content: Using API data to facilitate any unlawful activity under applicable law.

8. Data Usage & Retention

Data obtained through the Aevum News API is subject to the following data handling terms:

8.1 Data Ownership

All content, data, and materials provided through the API remain the exclusive intellectual property of Aevum News and its content partners. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the data solely in accordance with these Terms.

8.2 Caching Policy

8.3 Data Integrity

If you discover content within the API data that is inaccurate, outdated, or violates applicable law, you must notify Aevum immediately at api-team@aevumnews.com. Aevum will investigate and take corrective action within 48 hours of notification.

9. Intellectual Property

The Aevum News API, including but not limited to its code, interfaces, data schemas, documentation, and branding, is protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Aevum News's intellectual property to you.

You retain ownership of any modifications or derivative works you create using the API output, provided such works comply with the display and attribution requirements outlined in Section 6. However, the underlying news content, images, and sourced materials remain the property of their respective owners.

10. Attribution Requirements

All content accessed through the API must include proper attribution. The following formats are acceptable:

For non-web applications (mobile apps, desktop software, etc.), attribution must be displayed prominently adjacent to the content, not in an obscure location or settings menu.

11. API Key Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your API keys. You agree to:

• Store API keys using secure environment variables or encrypted credential management systems.
• Never commit API keys to public version control repositories.
• Immediately revoke any key that has been compromised, lost, or unauthorizedly accessed.
• Monitor your Developer Portal dashboard for unusual activity and set up alert notifications.
• Restrict key permissions to the minimum necessary for your use case.

12. Service Availability

12.1 Uptime Commitment

Aevum News commits to maintaining a 99.9% uptime for the API across all paid tiers, measured on a monthly basis. Free-tier users receive best-effort service without uptime guarantees.

12.2 Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance will be communicated at least 72 hours in advance via:

• The Aevum News Status Page
• Developer Portal notifications
• Email alerts to registered contacts

12.3 Unserved Uptime

If the API fails to meet the uptime commitment, paid-tier users may request a service credit as follows:

Credits must be requested within 30 days of the affected month and are issued at Aevum's sole discretion.

13. Versioning & Deprecation

Aevum News reserves the right to update, modify, and version the API. Current and planned versions are tracked below:

Aevum will provide a minimum of 12 months' notice before deprecating any API version. Deprecated endpoints will continue to function but will receive no new features or bug fixes.

14. Limitation of Liability

14.1 No Warranties

The Aevum News API is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

14.2 Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall Aevum News, its directors, officers, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunity, arising from your use of the API.

14.3 Aggregate Liability

Aevum News's total aggregate liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you have paid to Aevum in the 12 months preceding the claim. For free-tier users, aggregate liability is limited to $0.00.

14.4 Accuracy of Content

While Aevum News strives for accuracy, we do not warrant that API content will be error-free, complete, or timely. You should independently verify any critical information before reliance.

15. Termination

15.1 By Aevum

Aevum News may suspend or terminate your API access at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms.
• Suspicious or abusive activity detected on your account.
• Non-payment of applicable subscription fees.
• Business reasons, including service discontinuation.

15.2 By You

You may terminate your API access at any time by revoking your API keys through the Developer Portal or contacting api-team@aevumnews.com.

15.3 Post-Termination

Upon termination:

• All API keys will be invalidated.
• You must cease all use of API-derived content within 30 days.
• Outstanding fees remain payable.
• Sections 9 (Intellectual Property), 14 (Limitation of Liability), and 17 (Governing Law) survive termination.

16. Privacy & Data Handling

Aevum News is committed to protecting your privacy. The following applies to data collected during API usage:

16.1 Data We Collect

• Request logs: IP address, timestamp, endpoint, and response code for monitoring and abuse detection.
• Account data: Name, email, organization, and billing information provided during registration.
• Usage analytics: Aggregated, anonymized metrics on API usage patterns.

16.2 Data We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect end-user data from your applications.
• We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
• We do not use API data to train AI models without explicit consent.

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17.1 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation between the parties for a period of at least 30 days. If unresolved, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, held in Wilmington, Delaware.

17.2 Class Action Waiver

Disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

18. Changes to These Terms

Aevum News reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to the registered account email at least 30 days before the effective date.
• A prominent notice on the Developer Portal.
• An update to the API Terms page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the API after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must terminate your API access before the effective date.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these API Terms, please contact us: