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Terms & Conditions

LINGUANOVA TERMS OF USE

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of LinguaNova’s APIs, services, website, applications, tools, or other products (collectively, "Services"). By accessing or using the LinguaNova APIs, including integrating them into your software, application, website, tool, service, or product (collectively, your "Application"), you agree to these Terms, including any accompanying documentation or additional terms applicable to the APIs. If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity. All references to "you" in these Terms apply to the entity you represent unless otherwise stated. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use LinguaNova APIs or Services.

1. OVERVIEW

The term "LinguaNova APIs" refers to any application programming interfaces made available by LinguaNova that are machine-accessible and designed to provide seamless access to LinguaNova’s services or software. This includes, but is not limited to, all associated tools, elements, components, and executables that are integral to the functioning of the APIs. Additionally, it encompasses any LinguaNova-provided sample code, scripts, or libraries intended to enable or enhance interactions with LinguaNova’s services or software. The definition further includes all documentation, user guides, reference materials, or other informational content that supports the use, integration, or functionality of the APIs. These APIs are intended to facilitate the integration of LinguaNova’s services into third-party Applications while adhering to the guidelines, limitations, and terms outlined in this agreement, ensuring compatibility and appropriate use of the APIs within a secure and compliant framework.

2. ACCEPTANCE AND MODIFICATION OF TERMS.

LinguaNova may modify these Terms at its sole discretion at any time, with or without prior notice. Updates will be posted on our website or communicated directly to you. Continued use of the LinguaNova APIs following any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

3. AUTHORIZATION AND LICENSE.

LinguaNova grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the APIs solely for developing, testing, and supporting your Application, provided your Application is compatible with LinguaNova’s services. Neither these API Terms nor the availability of any information, data or other content in the LinguaNova APIs shall be construed to grant you a license to any other copyrighted material owned by LinguaNova or any LinguaNova trademark, service mark, logo, trade name, trade dress, or slogan, subject to the exceptions set forth herein.  You agree not to use the LinguaNova APIs to (i) create, design, develop, enhance, produce, sell, license, promote, market, or distribute any material, software, or content that is intended for any use other than use with LinguaNova’s services or software; (ii) recreate the features or functionality of LinguaNova’s services or software; or (iii) create or distribute any derivative work.

4. LIMITATIONS OF USE.

LinguaNova may impose limits on API usage, including rate limits, data volume restrictions, and access limitations. Such restrictions are designed to protect the integrity and performance of the APIs. You agree not to bypass, circumvent, or otherwise interfere with these limitations. LinguaNova reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the APIs without liability if such limitations are violated.

5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You are solely responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of your Application and for ensuring that your use of the APIs complies with these Terms and all applicable laws. You represent and warrant that:

  1. Your Application will not infringe upon third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, and data protection laws.

  2. Your Application will not introduce security vulnerabilities, disrupt user systems, or collect unauthorized data.

  3. You will monitor and address errors or bugs in your Application that impact its functionality with the APIs.

6. UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS.

LinguaNova may modify or discontinue features of the APIs at its discretion. Such changes may require you to update your Application promptly to maintain compatibility. LinguaNova is not liable for any disruption, loss, or expense caused by your failure to adapt to these changes. You are responsible for ensuring that your Application remains functional with the latest version of the APIs.

7. PROHIBITED USES

You are expressly prohibited from using the LinguaNova APIs in the following ways:

  • For any purpose other than as expressly permitted in the Terms.

  • In a way that disparages, or in a way that is reasonably likely to allow others to disparage, LinguaNova or its users.

  • In a way that is deceptive, fraudulent, false, or misleading.

  • Intending to exploit minors in any way.

  • Violating applicable laws and/or regulations pertaining to privacy, information security, or data protection, including laws governing recording or interception of audio, video or other communications (collectively, “Privacy Laws”).

  • To disrupt, interfere with, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to services, servers, devices, or networks that connect to or which can be accessed via the LinguaNova APIs.

  • To scrape, build databases, or otherwise create copies of any data accessed or obtained using the LinguaNova APIs by your Application.

  • To request from the LinguaNova APIs more than the minimum amount of data, or more than the minimum permissions to the types of data, that your Application needs for End Users to use the intended functionality of your Application.

  • To identify, exploit, or publicly disclose any potential security vulnerabilities.

  • To reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or derive source code, underlying ideas, algorithms, structure, or organizational form of the LinguaNova APIs, or LinguaNova’s services or software.

  • To introduce, or in a way that could introduce, any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, malware, or any items of a destructive nature. 

  • To rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available to any third party the LinguaNova APIs, except as integrated within your Application. 

8. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

You acknowledge and agree that: (i) the LinguaNova APIs and any other LinguaNova materials or content made available through the LinguaNova APIs, including all associated intellectual property rights, are the exclusive property of LinguaNova and/or its licensors or authorizing third-parties; and (ii) subject to the limited licenses provided in the Terms, you do not have any other rights in any LinguaNova intellectual property. 

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Your Intellectual Property. Subject to any licenses provided in the Terms, LinguaNova does not possess ownership or other rights in your Application(s), intellectual property, or other technology.

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Feedback. By submitting ideas, suggestions, and/or proposals ("Feedback") to LinguaNova, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) your Feedback does not contain confidential or proprietary information; (ii) LinguaNova is under no obligation of confidentiality, express or implied, with respect to the Feedback; (iii) LinguaNova may already be developing a solution or solution component related to the Feedback; and (iv) you grant LinguaNova a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, sub-licensable, perpetual license to use, commercialize, and publish the Feedback for any purpose, without compensation to you.

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Product Development. Subject to confidentiality provisions and intellectual property ownership, neither party will be precluded from creating, developing, acquiring, publishing, licensing, protecting, or marketing and distributing (for itself or third parties), materials, applications, products, or services that are competitive with the other party’s products or services, regardless of their similarity to the other party’s products or services, or products or services that the other may develop in the future. 

9. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

Any Confidential Information you receive from LinguaNova, including but not limited to non-public information related to the APIs, services, or associated materials, must be used solely for purposes authorized under these Terms, and you agree to protect such information with the same degree of care you use to protect your own confidential information, ensuring it is not disclosed to any third party without prior written consent from LinguaNova, except as required by law.

10. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY LAW.

If you are compelled by law to disclose any Confidential Information, you agree to promptly notify LinguaNova in writing to allow for the opportunity to seek a protective order or other legal remedy to limit the disclosure, and in the event such remedies are not obtained, you may disclose only the minimum amount of information legally required, while ensuring that any such disclosure is carried out in a manner that preserves the confidentiality and proprietary nature of the information to the greatest extent possible.

11. TERMINATION.

LinguaNova may, without prior notice or liability to you, suspend or terminate these API Terms, any rights granted herein, and/or your license to the LinguaNova APIs or the LinguaNova Marks, in our sole discretion, for any reason. Unless you have agreed otherwise, you may terminate these API Terms at any time by ceasing your access to and use of the LinguaNova APIs. Upon termination, all licenses granted herein immediately expire and you will cease use of the LinguaNova APIs. Any continued use of the LinguaNova APIs will be subject to these API Terms.  

12. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION.

You must comply with all applicable data protection laws and ensure the security and confidentiality of user data. Any data accessed through the APIs must be handled in accordance with LinguaNova’s Privacy Policy.

13. INDEMNIFICATION.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LinguaNova, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or related to your use of the APIs, your Application, your violation of these Terms, or any infringement or misappropriation of third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights by you or your Application. This obligation to indemnify extends to any claims arising from your failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, including data protection and privacy laws, and includes all costs incurred by LinguaNova in responding to or mitigating the impact of any breach, misuse, or other wrongful acts by you or your Application, whether intentional or negligent.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

LinguaNova is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Total liability is limited to the amount paid by you for API usage within the last 12 months.

15. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LinguaNova. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. LinguaNova’s failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of its rights.

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