Terms of Service
Last updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Geocoder Cloud ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
Geocoder Cloud provides geocoding and address standardization services through our API. The service allows users to:
- Convert addresses to geographic coordinates (geocoding)
- Standardize and normalize address formats
- Access geocoding data through RESTful API endpoints
- Manage API keys and usage through a web dashboard
3. User Accounts and Registration
To use our service, you must:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Verify your email address
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
4. Service Tiers and Usage Limits
Free Tier
- Up to 1,000 requests per month
- Basic API access
- Community support
Basic Tier
- Up to 10,000 requests per month
- Enhanced API features
- Email support
Premium Tier
- Up to 100,000 requests per month
- Priority support
- Advanced analytics
Enterprise Tier
- Unlimited requests
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
- SLA guarantees
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Exceed your tier's rate limits or attempt to circumvent them
- Use the service for illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Resell or redistribute our geocoding data without permission
- Use the service to spam or send unsolicited communications
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
6. API Keys and Security
You are responsible for:
- Keeping your API keys secure and confidential
- Not sharing API keys with unauthorized parties
- Immediately notifying us of any suspected key compromise
- Using API keys only for authorized applications
7. Data Usage and Privacy
Our data usage and privacy practices are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
8. Service Availability
While we strive for high availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may:
- Perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
- Temporarily suspend service for emergency maintenance
- Implement rate limiting to ensure fair usage
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Geocoder Cloud shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or deleting your account through our interface.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated to users via email or through our service interface. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: support@geocodercloud.com
Website: geocodercloud.com