Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using LiveSpecs ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction.

2. Description of Service

LiveSpecs is a real-time collaborative API design and documentation platform. The Service allows users to design, document, mock, and share API specifications with their teams in real-time.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Ensuring that your account information is accurate and up-to-date

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content at our sole discretion.

4. User Content and Conduct

You retain ownership of any content you create, upload, or share through the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

5. Payment and Billing

Certain features of the Service may require payment. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase.

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually). You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel your subscription.

All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in our refund policy. You may cancel your subscription at any time, and cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by LiveSpecs and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without explicit permission.

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you agree to our collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may do so by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant that the results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LIVESPECS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@livespecs.com
  • Address: 123 API Street, San Francisco, CA 94105