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Mandatory Compliance with Third-Party API Provider Terms

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause creates a multi-party contractual structure where RapidAPI's liability and obligations do not extend to third-party API providers. The provision establishes that API provider terms operate as binding conditions on platform usage, separate from RapidAPI's own terms of service.

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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 who access third-party APIs through RapidAPI must independently review and comply with each API provider's distinct terms of service, in addition to RapidAPI's terms. This means each API provider's restrictions, usage limits, data handling practices, and liability disclaimers apply as separate contractual obligations.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Your use of third-party APIs available through the RapidAPI platform is subject to the applicable API provider's terms of service, and you agree to comply with such terms. RapidAPI is not responsible for any third-party APIs or their terms.

— Excerpt from RapidAPI's RapidAPI Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
RapidAPI Terms of Use
Entity
RapidAPI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
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CA-P-006576
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CA-D-00679
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May 8, 2026 11:40 UTC
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Entity: RapidAPI
Document: RapidAPI Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-006576
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rapidapi/rapidapi-terms-of-use/mandatory-compliance-with-third-party-api-provider-terms/
Accessed: July 1, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RapidAPI's Mandatory Compliance with Third-Party API Provider Terms clause do?

This clause creates a multi-party contractual structure where RapidAPI's liability and obligations do not extend to third-party API providers. The provision establishes that API provider terms operate as binding conditions on platform usage, separate from RapidAPI's own terms of service.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who access third-party APIs through RapidAPI must independently review and comply with each API provider's distinct terms of service, in addition to RapidAPI's terms. This means each API provider's restrictions, usage limits, data handling practices, and liability disclaimers apply as separate contractual obligations.

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