These API Terms of Service govern your access to and use of Simply Asking's Application Programming Interfaces ("APIs"), including associated tools, documentation, and software. These terms supplement our main Terms of Service.
Key Requirements
Keep API keys secure. Never expose them in client-side code or public repositories.
Respect rate limits. Implement exponential backoff for retries.
Handle all data securely. Comply with privacy regulations.
No reverse engineering, competitive intelligence, or unauthorized access.
Rate Limits
| Plan | Requests/Min | Requests/Day |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 500 | Per plan allocation |
Permitted Uses
You may use our APIs to:
- Build applications that integrate with Simply Asking
- Access your own data and your authorized users' data
- Display Simply Asking data with proper attribution
- Cache API responses for reasonable periods
You may not use our APIs to:
- Exceed rate limits without authorization
- Access data you're not authorized to access
- Build a competing service
- Sell or redistribute API access
- Reverse engineer our systems
Security Requirements
- Store API credentials securely (use environment variables or secret managers)
- Never expose credentials in client-side code or version control
- Use HTTPS for all API communications
- Implement proper error handling without exposing sensitive information
- Report security vulnerabilities to security@simplyasking.io
API Versioning
- We will version future API releases (v1, v2, etc.)
- We commit to providing at least 12 months notice before deprecating any API version
- Deprecated versions will continue to function during the deprecation period
- New features may only be available in the latest version
Limitation of Liability
THE APIS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Our liability for API-related claims is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. You agree to indemnify us from claims arising from your use of the APIs.