Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TempoTide's API services ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

2. Description of Service

TempoTide provides API services for Discord bot integration, including but not limited to:

• User management and authentication
• Server and channel management
• Message handling and webhooks
• Real-time event processing
• Analytics and monitoring tools

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Registration Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are solely responsible for all activities under your account
• You must keep your contact information current
• You may not share, sell, or transfer your account
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. API Usage and Restrictions

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our API to:

• Build applications that integrate with Discord
• Access and manage your authorized Discord data
• Create automated workflows and bots
• Monitor and analyze usage metrics

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the API for spam, harassment, or illegal activities
• Attempt to circumvent rate limits or access controls
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use the API to compete directly with our services
• Sell, redistribute, or sublicense API access
• Use the API to collect personal information without consent
• Violate Discord's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines

4.3 Rate Limits and Quotas

• API requests are subject to rate limits based on your subscription plan
• Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary suspension
• You must implement appropriate error handling and retry logic
• Bulk operations should be performed during off-peak hours when possible

5. Subscription Plans and Billing

5.1 Plan Types

• Free Tier: Limited API calls and basic features
• Developer: Increased limits and standard support
• Professional: High-volume usage and priority support
• Enterprise: Custom limits and dedicated support

5.2 Billing Terms

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• Price changes will be communicated 30 days in advance
• Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination

5.3 Upgrades and Downgrades

• Plan changes take effect at the next billing cycle
• Downgrading may result in loss of data or features
• Upgrade charges are prorated from the change date

6. Data and Privacy

6.1 Your Data

• You retain ownership of data you submit through the API
• You grant us a license to process your data to provide the Service
• You are responsible for the legality of your data collection and use
• You must comply with applicable privacy laws

6.2 Our Responsibilities

• We will handle your data according to our Privacy Policy
• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
• We will not access your data except as necessary to provide the Service
• We will notify you of any data breaches as required by law

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

• TempoTide owns all rights to the API and related services
• Our trademarks and logos may not be used without permission
• Documentation and code samples are provided under our license terms

7.2 Your Rights

• You retain ownership of applications you build using our API
• You may use our API according to these Terms
• You grant us feedback rights for service improvements

8. Service Availability and Support

8.1 Uptime and Maintenance

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee continuous availability
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• We may suspend service for emergency maintenance or security issues

8.2 Support Levels

• Community: Public forums and documentation
• Standard: Email support with 48-hour response time
• Priority: Email and chat support with 24-hour response time
• Enterprise: Dedicated support with custom SLAs

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Termination does not relieve you of outstanding payment obligations
• We will delete your data within 30 days of termination

9.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Non-payment of fees
• Illegal or harmful activities
• Extended periods of inactivity

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or accuracy of data transmission

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO:

• The amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim
• Direct damages only (no indirect, consequential, or punitive damages)
• Claims brought within one year of the incident

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TempoTide and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of applicable laws
• Infringement of third-party rights

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Arbitration

Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for:

• Small claims court matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief requests

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to account holders
• Displaying prominent notices in our dashboard

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TempoTide.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

14.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations at any time.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: