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Because RapidAPI deducts fees before remitting payment, API Providers receive less than the gross amount charged to API Consumers.
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.
View change record →As an API Provider, you will receive only the net amount after RapidAPI has deducted applicable taxes, marketplace fees, and processing fees.
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If any excess payment has been made to you for any reason whatsoever, we reserve the right to adjust or offset the same against any subsequent commission income payable to you under the Agreement.
Your future Creator Earnings, will be applied against this upfront payment until the upfront payment amount is fully utilized.
you may be required to complete identity verification through a third-party payment provider before receiving payouts.
"...deduct any applicable taxes (where required), marketplace, or processing fees, and pass on the net amount to the applicable API Provider, via Rapid's authorized payment processors.Excerpt from RapidAPI's Terms of Use
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Because RapidAPI deducts fees before remitting payment, API Providers receive less than the gross amount charged to API Consumers.
As an API Provider, you will receive only the net amount after RapidAPI has deducted applicable taxes, marketplace fees, and processing fees.
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