XYNOVAETHRIX – API TERMS OF USE

1. Purpose and Scope

These API Terms of Use ("API Terms") govern access to and use of any application programming interfaces, endpoints, SDKs, data feeds, webhooks, or developer services (collectively, the "APIs") provided by XYnovaethrix and its affiliated entities ("XYnovaethrix," "we," "us").

These API Terms apply globally to all developers, organizations, partners, and users accessing or integrating with XYnovaethrix APIs.

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2. Eligibility and Registration

To use the APIs, you must: - Be legally capable of entering into binding agreements - Register for an API key or credentials where required - Provide accurate and up-to-date information

XYnovaethrix reserves the right to approve, deny, suspend, or revoke API access at its sole discretion.

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3. License Grant

Subject to these API Terms, XYnovaethrix grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the APIs solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with documented specifications.

No ownership rights are transferred.

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4. Permitted Uses

You may: - Integrate APIs into applications or services - Build internal or external tools using the APIs - Cache data only where explicitly permitted

All usage must comply with: - Developer License - Usage Policy - Privacy Policy - Export Control & International Compliance Policy

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5. Prohibited Uses

You must not: - Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code - Exceed rate limits or bypass safeguards - Use APIs for surveillance, profiling, or unlawful data aggregation - Resell or sublicense API access without authorization - Interfere with platform integrity or security

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6. Rate Limits, Quotas, and Billing

- APIs may be subject to rate limits, quotas, or usage caps - Usage-based billing may apply - Exceeding limits may result in throttling or suspension

Pricing and limits may change with notice.

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7. Data Protection and Privacy

You agree to: - Process personal data lawfully - Implement reasonable security measures - Delete or anonymize data when no longer needed

XYnovaethrix may audit API usage for compliance.

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8. Security Obligations

You must: - Protect API keys and credentials - Notify XYnovaethrix immediately of suspected compromise - Cooperate with incident investigations

Failure to comply may result in immediate termination.

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9. Monitoring and Enforcement

XYnovaethrix may: - Monitor API usage - Enforce rate limits and restrictions - Suspend or terminate access for violations

No refund is provided for terminated access due to breach.

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10. Availability and Changes

APIs are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.

XYnovaethrix may: - Modify or deprecate APIs - Introduce new versions - Require migration within defined timelines

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11. Intellectual Property

All APIs, documentation, and related materials are protected intellectual property of XYnovaethrix.

You may not use XYnovaethrix trademarks except as permitted by the Trademark Policy.

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12. Liability and Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law: - APIs are provided without warranties - XYnovaethrix is not liable for indirect or consequential damages - Total liability is limited to fees paid in the prior billing period

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13. Termination

XYnovaethrix may terminate API access: - Immediately for security or legal reasons - Upon breach of these API Terms - Upon platform shutdown or restructuring

Upon termination, all API use must cease.

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14. Classified Internal Addendum (Not Public)

The internal version includes: - Founder override and emergency shutdown authority - Risk scoring and abuse detection thresholds - Confidential partner integrations - Law enforcement and regulator response workflows

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15. Governing Law

These API Terms are governed by the laws specified in the XYnovaethrix Imprint or applicable entity charter.

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16. Acceptance

By accessing or using any API, you agree to be bound by these API Terms.

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