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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)
1. Introduction
These terms govern the access and use of the Tirreno API (hereinafter
referred to as "the API") provided by Tirreno Technologies Sàrl
(Route des Flumeaux 48, 1008 Prilly, Switzerland). The API offers
enrichment API for lawful purposes. By using the API, users agree
to comply with these terms and all relevant local and
international laws. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS OR BY USING tirreno IN
ANY MANNER, YOU—THE ENTITY YOU REPRESENT AND ANY AFFILIATE OF SUCH
ENTITY—AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND ARE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
You represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and
capacity to enter into this Agreement and to comply with all of its
terms and conditions. You further warrant that you are a corporation
or other legal business entity, that the entity is validly formed
and existing under the laws of its jurisdiction, and that its
agent(s) have been duly authorized to enter into this Agreement
on its behalf.
2. Purpose
The API is intended for legitimate business use cases, including
but not limited to:
- Regulatory compliance
- Network security monitoring
- Cybersecurity threat detection and analysis
- Fraud prevention and mitigation
The API must not be used for unauthorized surveillance, invasion
of privacy, or any activities that violate local or
international laws.
3. Subscription Model
3.1 Access to the API is available through subscription plans based
on usage tiers, with each plan providing a defined number of API
requests per month. Users are required to select a plan that
aligns with their usage needs. Subscription fees are billed
monthly in advance.
3.2 Any unused API requests at the end of the billing cycle will
not be refunded or carried over to the next month. Users are
encouraged to monitor their usage to maximize their plan’s value.
3.3 If a user cancels their subscription, access to the API will
remain active until the end of the current billing cycle.
However, any unused requests at the time of cancellation will
be non-refundable, and users will not be entitled to a refund
or any compensation for the remaining requests.
3.4 Users are responsible for monitoring their API request usage.
If the number of requests exceeds the limit of their chosen
subscription plan, users may face temporary access restrictions.
3.5 Users can upgrade or downgrade their subscription plan at any
time. Upgrades will take effect in 24 hours, with prorated
fees charged for the remainder of the current billing cycle.
Downgrades will take effect at the start of the next billing
cycle, and no refunds will be provided for unused requests from
a higher plan.
4. Data Processing and Protection
4.1 It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine whether
any data retrieved from the Tirreno API constitutes personal
data under applicable data protection laws and regulations,
including but not limited to the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR), the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection
(FADP), and other relevant privacy laws.
The user is responsible for ensuring that they have all
necessary legal bases to process the data, including obtaining
any required consents or authorizations from individuals if
applicable. Users must also take any steps necessary to comply
with the obligations imposed by these laws, including (but
not limited to):
- Data minimization,
- Securing appropriate legal bases for processing,
- Implementing data subject rights,
- Ensuring data transfers are compliant with relevant
cross-border data transfer rules.
Tirreno Technologies Sàrl does not provide legal advice on
the handling of personal data and does not assume
responsibility for the user’s compliance with such regulations.
4.2 The data retrieved from the API is to be used solely for the
legitimate purposes defined by the user’s business or
operational needs. Users are responsible for ensuring the
lawful use and secure handling of the data.
4.3 Users must ensure that they collect and process only the data
necessary for their intended purposes. Over-collection or
unnecessary data processing is not allowed.
4.4 Users must implement appropriate security measures to protect
the data accessed through the API. This includes encryption of
data transfers, access control, and periodic security reviews.
4.5 Users should limit the storage of data obtained from the API
to the period necessary for its intended purpose. Data must
be securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
5. Prohibited Uses and Restrictions
5.1 You are prohibited from reselling, sublicensing, leasing,
renting, or distributing any data obtained from the Tirreno
API to third parties in any form. This includes, but is not
limited to, the distribution of unaltered or trivially
modified versions of the data.
5.2 You may not publicly publish, share, or disclose any data
retrieved from the Tirreno API in a manner that allows the
general public or any third party to access a substantial
portion of the data.
5.3 Modifying or altering the data retrieved from the API in a
superficial or trivial manner (e.g., adding or renaming
columns without substantially altering the original content)
for the purpose of disguising its origin, facilitating
redistribution, or reselling the data is strictly prohibited.
5.4 You may not provide or grant third parties direct or indirect
access to any data retrieved from the Tirreno API, including
through external APIs, web services, or other mechanisms that
allow access, extraction, or sharing of the data with
unauthorized parties.
5.5 You are prohibited from creating derivative databases,
products, or services that replicate, extract, or allow
reconstruction of any substantial portion of the Tirreno API
data. This includes any form of cloning or reverse-engineering
that leads to the reproduction of the original data.
5.6 Tirreno Technologies Sàrl reserves the right to terminate
your access to its databases and API services if you violate
any of these terms. Upon termination, you must immediately
cease all use of the data and delete any copies in your
possession. Failure to comply with this requirement may
result in legal action or other measures to enforce
compliance.
6. Data Reproduction Limitations
6.1 Users are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or
sharing of the data retrieved from the API without prior
written consent from Tirreno Technologies Sàrl. This applies
to both aggregated and disaggregated forms of the data.
6.2 Bulk export of data obtained through the API for external use
or resale is prohibited. Any data sharing must comply with
the reproduction limitations and receive prior approval from
Tirreno Technologies Sàrl.
7. Security Measures
7.1 All data transfers between the user’s systems and the API must
be encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols
(e.g., TLS) to ensure the confidentiality and security of the
data.
7.2 Users must implement strict access control measures to limit
API access to authorized personnel only.
7.3 If a user becomes aware of a security breach involving data
obtained from the API, they must notify Tirreno Technologies
Sàrl immediately and take necessary action to mitigate the
breach.
8. API Consumption Terms
8.1 Users must comply with a fair usage policy, ensuring that
their API usage does not negatively impact the performance or
availability of the API for other users. Excessive usage
beyond fair limits may result in access restrictions or
additional charges.
8.2 Each subscription plan includes a rate limit for API requests
(e.g., number of requests per minute or hour). Exceeding the
rate limit may result in delayed responses or access
restrictions.
8.3 Users are responsible for safeguarding their API keys and
ensuring they are not shared with unauthorized individuals.
Any misuse or unauthorized access resulting from
compromised API keys is the responsibility of the user.
8.4 Tirreno Technologies Sàrl may log and audit API usage for
billing, compliance, and security purposes. These logs may
be reviewed in the event of suspected violations of these
terms.
8.5 While Tirreno Technologies Sàrl strives to ensure the
continuous availability of the API, it cannot guarantee
uninterrupted service due to factors such as scheduled
maintenance, outages, or force majeure events. Users will
be notified in advance of planned maintenance periods where
possible.
9. Fees
9.1 In case of selection paid subscription to the Services
Tirreno will charge You for all Fees specified in the invoice
and You shall pay any such Fees using the selected and
mutually agreed upon payment method.
9.2 The Fees set forth in the invoice are due within fourteen (14)
days after the receipt of an invoice, unless otherwise
specified.
9.3 You hereby understand and agree that if you exceed your maximum
number of Actions in any given calendar month, Tirreno reserves
the right to increase your fees for the overages.
9.4 Tirreno, in its sole discretion and with or without notice, may
suspend or terminate any Services if Your payment of any
applicable Fees is more than fourteen (14) days past due.
9.5 You consent to receive invoices via electronic mail.
9.6 You are responsible for providing Tirreno complete and accurate
billing and contact information as well as maintaining such
information.
9.7 In the event you purchase Tirreno services through our website
your order will be processed by our online reseller and Merchant
of Record, Paddle, who may also handle all customer service
inquiries and returns. More information can be found in the
Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
10. Termination and Suspension of Access
Tirreno Technologies Sàrl reserves the right to terminate or
suspend a user’s access to the API if:
- The user violates any of the terms outlined in this
agreement.
- The user engages in activities that harm the API or
other users.
- The user fails to meet financial obligations under their
subscription plan.
Termination of access does not relieve the user from any
outstanding payment obligations.
11. Refunds
tirreno may choose to make a refund of prepaid fees for the
Services at its sole discretion, however tirreno shall have
no obligation to refund any portion of any fees in the event
that you wish to discontinue use of all or part of the Service,
or in the event that your access is terminated by Tirreno
as a result of you failing to comply with these Terms.
12. Limitation of Liability
Tirreno Technologies Sàrl is not liable for any direct or
indirect damages arising from the use of the API, including
data loss, service interruptions, or misuse of the data.
Users assume full responsibility for their use of the API and
agree to indemnify and hold Tirreno Technologies Sàrl
harmless from any legal claims arising from their actions.
13. Disclaimer and No Warranty for Inaccurate Information
13.1 While Tirreno Technologies Sàrl strives to provide accurate
and up-to-date information through the API, the data is
obtained from various third-party sources, and as such,
Tirreno Technologies Sàrl does not guarantee the accuracy,
completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the data provided.
13.2 The API and all data provided are made available on an "as is"
and "as available" basis. Tirreno Technologies Sàrl makes no
warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy,
reliability, or availability of the data. Users acknowledge
that the information obtained through the API may contain
inaccuracies or errors.
14. Modifications to Terms
Tirreno Technologies Sàrl reserves the right to modify these
terms as necessary to reflect changes in the API service,
legal requirements, or business needs. Users will be
notified of significant changes, and continued use of the API
after such updates constitutes acceptance of the modified
terms.
15. Copyright and trademark notices
All source code, executable code, page designs and other
copyrightable material are Copyright © 2024 Tirreno
Techologies Sàrl or used under license from the copyright
owner.
All rights reserved. Any rights not expressly granted herein
are reserved.
16. Miscellaneous
16.1 In the event that any provision or portion of this Agreement
shall be declared invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such provision or portion shall
be considered separate and apart from the remainder of this
Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
16.2 The Customer hereby grants Tirreno a non-exclusive right and
license to use Customer’s trade names, trademarks, service marks,
trade dress or logos to promote the Services, including the right
to publicly identify the Customer as a customer of Tirreno.
16.3. The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of Switzerland.
16.4. Any disputes arising from the implementation of these Agreement
will be settled on an amicable basis (through mutual negotiations),
and in the event of failure to reach an agreement by the court
competent for the seat of Tirreno.
16.5. All notifications connected with these Agreement shall be made
in writing and sent to us by email to the following
addresses: team@tirreno.com
This statement was last revised on 22 October 2024.
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