API License Agreement
Software licensing contract governing third-party access to Application Programming Interfaces, covering usage rights, restrictions, data handling, service levels, and payment terms for API integration services.
Key Clauses
Grant Of License
Defines scope of API access rights, whether exclusive or non-exclusive, and permitted integration methods.
Permitted Uses
Specifies authorized applications, user limits, commercial restrictions, and acceptable use cases for the API.
Restrictions
Prohibits reverse engineering, rate limit violations, unauthorized access, and misuse of API functionality.
Data Handling
Governs how licensee must manage, store, and protect data accessed through API endpoints.
Fees And Payment
Details pricing structure, billing cycles, usage-based charges, and payment terms for API access.
Service Level
Establishes uptime guarantees, performance standards, support obligations, and remedies for service failures.
Use This Template
When You Need This
- Licensing your API to third-party developers for commercial integration
- Accessing external APIs for application development with proper legal protection
- Establishing clear usage terms for API marketplace or developer platform
- Protecting intellectual property while enabling controlled API access to partners