CA-C-002131
RapidAPI — RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
May 15, 2026
Effective date
May 15, 2026
Severity
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users api consumers
Changes
+9 sentences added · 2 sentences modified
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Event Summary

RapidAPI added a new section defining GenAI Features available through its platform and established operational and liability terms for their use. The updated terms specify that GenAI Features are provided on an 'as is' basis with no warranties, require users to verify outputs before relying on them, and disclaim liability for inaccurate or harmful outputs. The terms also establish that chatbot functionality is informational only and users must not submit personal data to chatbots.

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Consumer Impact

The updated terms establish a new GenAI Features category available through the Service and specify the operational and liability framework governing their use. GenAI Features are provided on an 'as is, as available' basis with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any purpose. Under the revised terms, users assume sole responsibility for evaluating and verifying any outputs generated by GenAI Features before taking action based on them. Where chatbot functionality is included, the terms specify that chatbot responses are informational only, may be inaccurate or incomplete, and users must not submit personal data to chatbots. RapidAPI disclaims all liability for losses arising from reliance on GenAI or chatbot outputs.

Governance Analysis

The updated terms establish a new liability and verification framework for GenAI functionality that shifts responsibility for output accuracy and verification to users while limiting RapidAPI's liability. Organizations and users relying on GenAI outputs for decision-making, recommendations, or business operations need to understand that these outputs carry no warranty and require independent verification. The explicit data restriction on chatbots also creates a compliance and operational boundary that users and organizations must respect to avoid inadvertent personal data exposure.

Available Actions

Review GenAI Feature outputs independently before relying on them for any decision or action.

Ensure no personal data (names, contact details, identification numbers, email addresses) is submitted to RapidAPI chatbots.

If No Action Is Taken

If you rely on GenAI outputs without verifying accuracy, RapidAPI carries no liability for losses, damages, or harm arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated outputs.

If personal data is inadvertently submitted to a chatbot, RapidAPI disclaims all liability for that submission.

Key Clauses Affected

GenAI Features Definition and As-Is Provision

GenAI Features are provided on an 'as is, as available' basis with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, legality, or fitness for any purpose.

User Verification Obligation

Users are solely responsible for evaluating and verifying any GenAI outputs before taking action based on them.

Chatbot Disclaimer and Data Restriction

Chatbot responses are informational only and may be inaccurate; users must not submit personal data to chatbots and RapidAPI disclaims liability for inadvertent personal data submission.

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Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
1ba7f6b1bab5ca1ea085cb8e858fb4fd4c8cd534f55668695d4e91dce2fccdf3
May 5, 2026 06:36 UTC
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Current Version
6de3ddfa2642402205ba43abe53bff7a21a9dbb40e2c7927525f624a05ec2ec6
May 15, 2026 01:19 UTC
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Change Detected
May 15, 2026 01:19 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://rapidapi.com/terms/
Citation Record
Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-002131
Captured: 2026-05-15 01:19:17 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-15-rapidapi-rapidapi-terms-of-use-2131/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.

Impact Summary

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New obligations
Consumers Added

You must check GenAI outputs for accuracy yourself before relying on them for any decision.

Consumers Added

Do not enter personal information (names, contact details, IDs, etc.) into any chatbot on the platform.

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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

RapidAPI introduced a new GenAI Features provision with as-is disclaimers and no-warranty language, shifting liability for output accuracy and verification to users. This affects organizations that incorporate RapidAPI's GenAI functionality into their own services or rely on GenAI outputs operationally. Compliance teams should evaluate whether downstream customer agreements need to reflect GenAI's limited warranties and user-verification requirements, particularly if outputs influence customer decisions or recommendations. The explicit prohibition on personal data submission to chatbots may require customer-facing guidance to prevent inadvertent compliance violations. EU organizations may face additional considerations under GDPR if GenAI outputs process or reveal personal data, though the terms explicitly prohibit such submission.

Regulatory Exposure

GDPR (personal data protection, processor liability), FTC Act Section 5 (unfair or deceptive practices, potential AI transparency obligations), EU AI Act (if GenAI functionality qualifies as high-risk AI system)

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Document
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Captured
May 15, 2026
Source URL
https://rapidapi.com/terms/
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