Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to API Pick. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and API services located at apipick.com and any related services provided by API Pick.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access our services.

Description of Services

API Pick provides free API tools for developers, including but not limited to:

• China Phone Number Verification: Validate Chinese mobile phone numbers and obtain carrier, province, city, and area code information
• Telegram Registration Checker: Check if phone numbers are registered on Telegram and retrieve basic user information
• Company Information Lookup: Access public company information using stock tickers or CIK numbers, including market data and SEC filings

Our services are provided free of charge and without the need for user registration.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our services
• Use our services to harass, abuse, or harm another person or group
• Use our services for stalking, cyberbullying, or any other form of harassment
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to make excessive requests that could overload our servers
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our services

API Usage Guidelines

Rate Limits

To ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all users, we implement rate limits on our APIs:

• Maximum 100 requests per minute per IP address
• Maximum 1,000 requests per day per IP address
• Excessive usage may result in temporary or permanent suspension of access

Data Usage

• You may use the data returned by our APIs for legitimate purposes only
• You must respect the privacy of individuals whose information you query
• You are responsible for complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulations
• Commercial use of our services is permitted but must comply with these Terms

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

When using our services, you acknowledge that:

• You have the right to query phone numbers and company information for legitimate purposes
• You will not use our services to violate others' privacy rights
• You understand that some data is sourced from public databases and third-party services
• You are responsible for complying with applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction

Intellectual Property Rights

The services and their original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of API Pick and its licensors. The services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

While our services are free to use, this does not grant you ownership rights to our technology, algorithms, or proprietary methods.

Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with or rely on third-party APIs, databases, and services, including:

• Telegram API for user lookup services
• SEC EDGAR database for company information
• Various phone number databases for carrier and location data

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this website and through our APIs is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude:

• All conditions, warranties, and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law, or the law of equity
• Any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage incurred in connection with the use of our services
• Any guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data provided
• Any warranties that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall API Pick, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of our services.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall not exceed $100 USD.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless API Pick and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your use of our services, you may simply discontinue using them.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which API Pick operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Refund Policy

API Pick currently provides all services free of charge. Since we do not collect any payments from users, no refunds are applicable at this time.

Current Free Services

• All API endpoints are provided at no cost to users
• No registration fees or subscription charges
• No hidden costs or premium features requiring payment
• No credit card or payment information is collected

Future Paid Services

Should API Pick introduce paid services, premium features, or subscription plans in the future, a comprehensive refund policy will be established. This policy will include:

• Refund Eligibility: Clear criteria for when refunds may be requested
• Refund Timeframe: Specific time limits for refund requests (typically 14-30 days)
• Refund Process: Step-by-step instructions for requesting refunds
• Processing Time: Expected timeframe for refund processing (typically 5-10 business days)
• Exceptions: Services or circumstances that may not be eligible for refunds

Third-Party Costs

While our services are free, please note that:

• Your internet service provider may charge for data usage
• Third-party integrations or services you use in conjunction with our APIs may have their own costs and refund policies
• API Pick is not responsible for any third-party charges incurred while using our services

Service Availability

Since our services are provided free of charge, we make no guarantees regarding:

• Continuous service availability or uptime
• Compensation for service interruptions or downtime
• Data accuracy or completeness
• Service performance or response times

Users are encouraged to implement appropriate error handling and fallback mechanisms when integrating with our APIs to account for potential service interruptions.

For questions about this refund policy or future payment services, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

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