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API terms solely between Provider and Consumer

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms

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Between whom are the terms and conditions governing an API Consumer's use of an API solely?
“The terms and conditions applicable to the use of and other rights with respect to such API by each such API Consumer are solely between each such API Consumer and such API Provider, and not with Rapid.”
Version CA-V-002988, captured May 26, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
RapidAPI establishes that the terms and conditions governing an API Consumer's use of an API are solely between that API Consumer and the API Provider, not with RapidAPI.
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Because RapidAPI is not a party to those terms, users cannot hold RapidAPI responsible for obligations or disputes arising from API-specific terms set by Providers.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 15, 2026

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.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users must look solely to the API Provider — not RapidAPI — for rights and obligations under any specific API's terms and conditions.

How other platforms handle this

Twitch Medium

The Terms of Service, which incorporate the Guidelines, is the entire agreement between you and Twitch relating to the subject matter herein and will not be modified except by a writing signed by authorized representatives of both parties...

Pinterest Medium

To the extent that any provisions in the Business Terms of Service conflict with these Terms, the Business Terms of Service shall govern to the extent of the conflict.

Snapchat Medium

Regardless of who terminates these Terms, both you and Snap continue to be bound by Sections 2, 3 (to the extent any additional terms and conditions would, by their terms, survive), and 6 - 25 of the Terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The terms and conditions applicable to the use of and other rights with respect to such API by each such API Consumer are solely between each such API Consumer and such API Provider, and not with Rapid.

Excerpt from RapidAPI's Terms of Use

Provision details

Document information
Document
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Date stated by the document
May 13, 2026
As printed in RapidAPI’s text (version CA-V-002988), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
May 5, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-002988, captured May 26, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-053970
Document ID
CA-D-000679
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-002988)
e13ab021c82df97ed55c9bbb67d04d5030f0f3878941e604f1cdd278c0447721
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-002988 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-053970
Version: CA-V-002988
Captured: 2026-05-26 01:17:01 UTC
SHA-256: e13ab021c82df97e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rapidapi/rapidapi-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-053970/api-terms-solely-between-provider-and-consumer/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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What does RapidAPI's API terms solely between Provider and Consumer clause do?

Because RapidAPI is not a party to those terms, users cannot hold RapidAPI responsible for obligations or disputes arising from API-specific terms set by Providers.

How does this clause affect you?

Users must look solely to the API Provider — not RapidAPI — for rights and obligations under any specific API's terms and conditions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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