Terms of Service

Last updated: April 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using RateShield you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. Use of the Service

You agree to use RateShield only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  • Use the service to conduct or facilitate illegal activities.
  • Resell or sublicense API access without written permission.
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or circumvent rate limits.
  • Abuse the service in ways that degrade performance for others.

3. API Keys

Your API key is personal and must not be shared publicly. You are responsible for all activity made with your key. Report compromised keys immediately by rotating them in your dashboard.

4. Accounts

You must provide accurate information when creating an account and keep it up to date. We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these terms.

5. Service Availability

We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Planned maintenance will be communicated in advance where possible.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RateShield is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify users of material changes via email.

8. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at legal@your-domain.com.