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Developer Terms Govern API Tool Use

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If you use our APIs, SDKs, or other developer services or software, Discord's Developer Terms of Service and Developer Policy apply to that use.

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Xbox Medium

If you want to use any application program interface ("API") exposed or made available by Skype you must comply with the applicable licensing terms, which are available at www.skype.com/go/legal.

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If you use the developer tools made available via TikTok API For Business interfaces, you agree to the TikTok For Business Developer Terms.

Excerpt from TikTok Ads's TikTok Advertising Terms

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
TikTok Advertising Terms
Entity
TikTok Ads
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-069766
Document ID
CA-D-00672
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6d6d2442dc951cb4316d6640845a89175bdabb09df6b90db1c7811a0b0590647
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 17:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: TikTok Ads
Document: TikTok Advertising Terms
Record ID: CA-P-069766
Captured: 2026-05-07 17:34:33 UTC
SHA-256: 6d6d2442dc951cb4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tiktok-ads/tiktok-advertising-terms/provision/CA-P-069766/developer-terms-govern-api-tool-use/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does TikTok Ads's Developer Terms Govern API Tool Use clause do?

The clause states: “If you use the developer tools made available via TikTok API For Business interfaces, you agree to the TikTok For Business Developer Terms.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 108 platforms. See the full comparison.

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