API License Agreement

1.1 Global Compliance and Legal Frameworks

This Agreement is fully compliant with the following frameworks:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) – USA
• Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) – USA
• Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) – USA
• Data Protection Act – UK
• Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales – Mexico
• Personal Data Protection Act – Singapore
• Australian Privacy Act – Australia
• OECD Privacy Guidelines
• ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standards

2.1 Purpose

This Agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which third-party developers, businesses, and individuals may integrate, access, and use the iGurus API to build applications, services, or software that connect with iGurus.

2.3 Parties

This API License Agreement ("Agreement") is between iBrothers Group LLC ("iGurus," "we," "our," or "us") and you, the individual or entity accessing and using our APIs. By integrating with or utilizing the iGurus APIs, developer tools, and related documentation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Agreement and any accompanying API documentation.

2.4 Other Agreements

This Agreement governs your use of the iGurus APIs. If you are a customer, reseller, or business partner utilizing iGurus services in a commercial capacity, you may be required to enter into a separate agreement governing your rights, licensing terms, or access to additional API functionalities.

2.5 Use on Behalf of an Entity

If you are accepting this Agreement on behalf of an organization, business, or employer, you represent and warrant that:

(i) You have the legal authority to bind the entity to this Agreement.
(ii) You have read and understand the terms and conditions outlined herein.
(iii) You agree to comply with this Agreement on behalf of the entity you represent.

2.6 Modification of Terms

iGurus reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon continued use of the APIs. Users are encouraged to review this Agreement periodically. The Last Updated date at the top of this document reflects the latest version, and your continued use of the APIs constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

3.1 Limited License

Subject to compliance with this Agreement, iGurus grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

1. Use the API solely for the purpose of integrating your application with iGurus' platform.
2. Retrieve and display iGurus data in your application in a way that does not violate data protection laws or misrepresent the iGurus brand.
3. Any violation of these terms may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your access to the APIs.

3.2 License Restrictions

You shall not:

1. Use the API for any illegal, deceptive, or unethical purposes.
2. Sell, lease, sublicense, or redistribute API access without explicit permission.
3. Use the API in a manner that scrapes, harvests, or copies data without authorization.
4. Create applications that mimic or replace iGurus' core services.
5. Use the API to develop a direct competitor to iGurus.

3.3.1 No Malicious Actions

You shall not, and shall not direct, encourage, or assist any party to:

(a) Use the APIs in a way that harms, disrupts, or negatively impacts iGurus, the API, or its users.
(b) Deploy malicious automated programs or scripts, including bots, crawlers, viruses, or worms, that overload or hinder the API's performance.
(c) Attempt to circumvent API limitations set by iGurus.
(d) Engage in deceptive, illegal, or unethical activities that may harm iGurus, its users, or the public.

3.3.2 No Unauthorized Access

(a) Access, interfere with, or disrupt any servers, networks, or services connected to the API.
(b) Attempt to bypass authentication measures or security protections implemented by iGurus.

3.3.3 No Removal of Legal Notices

You shall not remove, modify, or obscure any legal, copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices contained in or displayed through the API or any data retrieved through the API.

3.3.4 No Copying, Scraping, or Reverse Engineering

(a) Copy, extract, or scrape data from iGurus' platform without authorization.
(b) Reverse-engineer, modify, or decompile any part of the API.
(c) Recreate, clone, or replicate core functionalities of iGurus' services without express written permission.
(d) Redirect users away from iGurus' platform to alternative services that compete with iGurus.

3.3.5 No Competitive Benchmarking

(a) Analyze API performance, availability, or usage for competitive research.
(b) Compare iGurus' API with competing services without explicit written authorization.

3.3.6 No Resale or Redistribution

(a) Sell, lease, sublicense, or redistribute API access or data retrieved through the API.
(b) Commercially exploit API data in any form unless explicitly permitted under a separate, duly executed written agreement with iGurus.

3.6 Reservation of Rights

iGurus reserves the right to, at any time:

1. Modify, update, or discontinue the API and require you to implement updated versions.
2. Change API access requirements or enforce new integration standards.
3. Deprecate certain API functionalities or remove access to outdated versions.
4. Independently develop products or services that may serve similar functions to your App.
5. Limit or withdraw API support at iGurus' sole discretion.

Continued use of the iGurus API after any modification constitutes acceptance of such changes.

4.3.1 Compliance with Privacy Laws

Developers must comply with all applicable data privacy, security, and cybersecurity laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (USA), PDPA (Singapore), UK Data Protection Act, and other regional privacy laws. All API users must implement appropriate security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse.

4.3.2 Collection and Use of User Data

If you collect, access, process, store, or transmit user data using iGurus APIs, you must:

(a) Provide clear notice to users about what data is collected and how it will be used.
(b) Obtain explicit user consent before collecting, storing, or processing any personal data.
(c) Ensure compliance with all applicable data protection laws, including respecting users' rights to access, modify, or delete their data.
(d) Limit your access, processing, and use of user data to what is explicitly authorized by the user and strictly necessary for the functionality of your App.

4.3.3 Restrictions on Data Processing

You shall not:

• Sell, share, or disclose user data to third parties without explicit user consent.
• Use user data for advertising, analytics, or profiling unless authorized by the user and permitted by law.
• Store user data longer than necessary for your App's intended functionality unless legally required.

4.3.4 Data Breach Notification

If you become aware of any unauthorized access, breach, or security incident involving user data obtained through iGurus APIs, you must:

(a) Immediately notify iGurus at legal@igurus.org.
(b) Provide details of the breach, including affected data, impacted users, and corrective actions taken.
(c) Cooperate with iGurus to investigate and mitigate any risks related to the breach.

7.1 Termination by iGurus

iGurus may, at its sole discretion, suspend or immediately terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to:

1. You violate any terms of this Agreement.
2. You engage in fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive practices.
3. You create an application that competes with iGurus.
4. Security concerns or risks to iGurus' platform, users, or infrastructure.
5. Changes in business, legal, or regulatory requirements affecting API services.

You may terminate this Agreement at any time by ceasing all access to the APIs and discontinuing use of any data obtained via the API.

7.2 Effect of Termination & Data Deletion

Upon termination of this Agreement:

(a) All licenses granted under this Agreement will immediately expire.
(b) You must immediately stop using the APIs and remove any API integrations from your App.
(c) You must return or delete all user data obtained through the APIs, unless retention is required by applicable law.
(d) If user data was collected via the APIs, you must comply with any user's or customer's instructions regarding its return or deletion.

Neither party shall be liable to the other for any damages resulting solely from termination of this Agreement.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

1. iGurus shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from API use.
2. iGurus' total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed $100 USD.

9.3.1 Legal Disclosures

iGurus reserves the right to disclose any information it deems necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, governmental or law enforcement requests, and regulatory investigations or compliance obligations.

9.3.2 Trade Sanctions & Export Control

You represent and warrant that you:

(a) Are not located in or a resident of any country subject to trade sanctions, embargoes, or restrictions under applicable U.S. or international law.
(b) Are not identified on any U.S. government restricted lists, including the OFAC Sanctions List or the U.S. Department of Commerce's Denied Persons List.

9.3.3 Export Restrictions

You agree not to export, re-export, transfer, or distribute the iGurus APIs to any restricted country, entity, or individual without prior authorization. Failure to comply may result in immediate termination of API access.