These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Weblinq API services. By using our services, you
agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Overview and Acceptance
1.1 Agreement Scope
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legal agreement between you (“Customer”, “User”, or “you”) and Weblinq (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) governing your access to and use of the Weblinq API services, including web scraping, browser automation, data extraction, and related functionalities (the “Services”).1.2 Acceptance
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you:- Have read and understood these Terms
- Agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- Have the legal authority to enter into this agreement
- Are using the Services for professional or business purposes only
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.
1.3 Updates to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through our platform. Continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.2. Description of Services
2.1 Core Services
Weblinq provides cloud-based API services for:- Web Scraping
- Browser Automation
- Data Processing
- Proxy Management
Extract structured and unstructured data from publicly accessible websites and web applications.
2.2 Service Availability
Services are provided on a “Software as a Service” basis and are generally available 24/7, subject to scheduled
maintenance and unforeseen technical issues.
3. Account Registration and Access
3.1 Account Creation
To use our Services, you must:- Create an account with valid and accurate information
- Provide a working email address for communications
- Choose a secure password and maintain its confidentiality
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Types
We offer different account tiers with varying features and usage limits:Free Tier
Limited requests for evaluation and small-scale projects
Professional Plans
Scaled usage limits for production applications
Enterprise Solutions
Custom limits and dedicated support for large-scale operations
Custom Integrations
Tailored solutions for specific business requirements
3.3 Account Security
You are responsible for:- Keeping your credentials secure and confidential
- Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access
- Ensuring compliance with these Terms by all users under your account
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use our Services for legitimate business purposes, including:Market Research and Competitive Intelligence
Market Research and Competitive Intelligence
- Price monitoring and comparison
- Product catalog analysis
- Market trend research
- Competitive landscape mapping
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Lead generation from public directories - Social media sentiment analysis - News and content aggregation - Real estate listing data
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
- Website performance monitoring
- Content verification and compliance checking
- SEO analysis and optimization
- Brand protection and monitoring
4.2 Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination:
Data and Content Restrictions
- Access or scrape websites that explicitly prohibit automated access in their terms of service or robots.txt files
- Extract copyrighted content without proper authorization
- Collect personal data in violation of privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Bypass authentication mechanisms or access password-protected content without authorization
Technical Restrictions
- Overload target websites with excessive requests
- Circumvent or disable security measures, rate limiting, or anti-bot protections
- Use the Services to attack, harm, or disrupt any network, service, or infrastructure
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract our proprietary technology
Legal and Ethical Restrictions
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or malicious activities
- Create or distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of any third party
Commercial Restrictions
- Resell or redistribute our Services without explicit written permission
- Create competing services using our infrastructure
- Share API credentials with unauthorized third parties
4.3 Website Compliance
Always review the terms of service and robots.txt files of target websites before scraping. When in doubt, seek
explicit permission from website owners.
- Target website terms of service and acceptable use policies
- Applicable laws in your jurisdiction and the target website’s jurisdiction
- Industry regulations and ethical standards
- Privacy and data protection requirements
5. Pricing and Payment
5.1 Subscription Plans
Our Services are provided on a subscription basis with the following billing models:1
Choose Your Plan
Select from Free, Professional, or Enterprise tiers based on your usage requirements.
2
Usage-Based Billing
Most plans include a base allocation with additional usage charged per request or data volume.
3
Monthly or Annual Billing
Choose between monthly flexibility or annual savings with our billing cycles.
5.2 Payment Terms
- Payment Processing: All payments are processed through Stripe, our secure payment processor
- Billing Cycle: Charges are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the next billing cycle
- Failed Payments: Services may be suspended for non-payment after reasonable notice
5.3 Refunds and Cancellations
- Cancellation Policy
- Refund Policy
- Proration
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
6. Data Ownership and Privacy
6.1 Your Data
You retain ownership of all data you provide to our Services and data extracted on your behalf. We act as a data processor under applicable privacy laws.6.2 Our Data Rights
We may collect and analyze aggregated, anonymized usage data to:- Improve service performance and reliability
- Develop new features and services
- Monitor for abuse and ensure compliance
- Generate insights for product development
All analysis is performed on aggregated, non-personally identifiable data that cannot be traced back to individual
users or specific data sources.
6.3 Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Incident response procedures
7. Service Level Agreement
7.1 Uptime Commitment
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our core API services, excluding:- Scheduled maintenance windows (announced in advance)
- Third-party service dependencies beyond our control
- Force majeure events and circumstances beyond our reasonable control
7.2 Performance Standards
Our Services are designed to provide:- Low-latency response times for standard requests
- Reliable data extraction with built-in retry mechanisms
- Scalable infrastructure to handle varying load demands
7.3 Support Response Times
Different response times based on your subscription level:
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Intellectual Property
Weblinq retains all rights to our Services, including:- The Weblinq API and underlying technology
- Our proprietary algorithms and methodologies
- Documentation, guides, and educational materials
- Trademarks, logos, and brand elements
8.2 License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Services in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include rights to:- Reverse engineer or replicate our technology
- Create derivative works based on our Services
- Remove or modify any proprietary notices
8.3 Respect for Third-Party Rights
You must ensure that your use of our Services respects the intellectual property rights of website owners and content creators.9. Liability and Disclaimers
9.1 Service Disclaimers
Our Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of extracted data
- Compatibility with all target websites or applications
- Fitness for any particular purpose
9.2 Limitation of Liability
- Direct Damages
- Indirect Damages
- Third-Party Claims
Our liability for direct damages is limited to the amount paid by you for the Services in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
9.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Weblinq and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:- Your use of the Services in violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
- Any content or data you submit through our Services
10. Termination
10.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:- Cancelling your subscription through the dashboard
- Contacting our support team
- Providing written notice of termination
10.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if:- You violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
- Your account poses a security risk to our Services
- You fail to pay applicable fees after reasonable notice
- We are required to do so by law or regulation
10.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:- Your access to the Services will be immediately suspended
- We may delete your account data after a reasonable retention period
- Outstanding fees remain due and payable
- Provisions regarding liability, indemnification, and intellectual property survive termination
11. General Legal Provisions
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.11.2 Dispute Resolution
1
Direct Communication
We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication with our support team.
2
Mediation
If direct resolution fails, disputes may be resolved through binding mediation.
3
Arbitration
For disputes that cannot be resolved through mediation, binding arbitration may be required as specified in your subscription agreement.
11.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.11.4 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or network failures.11.5 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable subscription agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Weblinq regarding the Services.12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us:Support
By using Weblinq API Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of
Service.
