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| 1 | +# **Waifu.it API - Terms of Service** |
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| 3 | +**Effective Date:** February 9, 2025 |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +Welcome to **Waifu.it API**! By using our API & it's services, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service (**ToS**) to ensure fair and responsible usage. Violations may result in **suspension or permanent termination** of your access, depending on the severity of the offense. |
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| 7 | +## **1. Acceptance of Terms** |
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| 9 | +By accessing or using our API, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these terms. If you **do not agree**, you are prohibited from using our API. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## **2. API Usage Rules** |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +To ensure a stable and fair experience for all users, the following activities are strictly **prohibited**: |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +### **2.1 Restricted Actions** |
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| 17 | +- **Malicious Attacks:** You may not perform DDoS attacks, brute-force attempts, or any activity that disrupts API stability. |
| 18 | +- **Unauthorized Data Access:** Scraping, harvesting, or extracting data beyond permitted API usage is not allowed. |
| 19 | +- **Rate Limit Violations:** You must **not exceed 20 requests per minute** or attempt to bypass rate limits in any way. |
| 20 | +- **Exploiting Bugs:** If you find a bug, you must report it instead of exploiting it. Failure to do so will be considered abuse. |
| 21 | +- **Rule Loopholes:** Creating or abusing unintended loopholes in the system is strictly forbidden. |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +### **2.2 Responsible Disclosure** |
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| 25 | +If you **identify security vulnerabilities**, you must immediately report them to our team. We value **responsible disclosures** and will **work swiftly** to resolve them. |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +## **3. Punishment Policy** |
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| 29 | +Violating the Waifu.it API ToS will lead to strict actions based on the severity of the offense. Punishments include but are not limited to: |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +### **3.1 Warning System** |
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| 33 | +- Minor infractions may result in an official **warning** with a request to comply. |
| 34 | +- Repeated minor violations may lead to **temporary restrictions** on API access. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +### **3.2 Temporary Suspensions** |
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| 38 | +- Medium-severity violations (e.g., exceeding rate limits multiple times, minor abuse) may result in **temporary API suspensions** (from 24 hours to a few weeks). |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +### **3.3 Permanent API Ban** |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +Severe violations will result in **an immediate and irreversible API ban**, including but not limited to: |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +- **Intentional abuse** of the API (e.g., excessive spam requests, automated mass scraping). |
| 45 | +- **Bypassing restrictions** such as rate limits, authentication checks, or quota limitations. |
| 46 | +- **DDoS attacks or malicious attempts** to overload our servers. |
| 47 | +- **Selling, reselling, or redistributing** our API service without permission. |
| 48 | +- **Providing false information** in API-related applications or verification processes. |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +### **3.4 Appeal Process** |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +- In cases where a user believes they were wrongly punished, they may **appeal through our official discord support channels**. |
| 53 | +- Appeals will be **reviewed case-by-case**, but **permanent bans due to severe abuse are non-negotiable**. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +## **4. Changes to the ToS** |
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| 57 | +We reserve the right to **modify, update, or revise** these Terms of Service at any time. It is your responsibility to **stay informed** about changes, which may be announced in official communication channels. |
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| 59 | +For support, questions, or to report an issue, please contact us through **our official Discord server**. |
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