Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 6, 2025
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using Algoli's services. These terms govern your use of our platform and services.
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Important Notice
These terms contain important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations. Please read them carefully. By using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Algoli's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services. These terms apply to all users of the service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
2. Service Description
Algoli provides AI-powered search infrastructure and related services ("Services"). Our Services include: - Search API and indexing capabilities - Analytics and insights dashboard - Developer tools and SDKs - Technical support and documentation We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time with reasonable notice.
3. Account Registration
To use our Services, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for: - Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials - All activities that occur under your account - Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use - Ensuring your use complies with these terms You may not: - Share your account credentials with others - Create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes - Use another user's account without permission
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes. You may not: - Violate any laws or regulations - Infringe on intellectual property rights - Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code - Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems - Interfere with or disrupt the Services - Use the Services to spam or send unsolicited messages - Scrape or harvest data without permission - Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate this policy.
5. Pricing and Payment
Pricing for our Services is as specified on our website. You agree to: - Pay all fees associated with your chosen plan - Provide current and accurate payment information - Pay all applicable taxes - Notify us of any billing disputes within 30 days We reserve the right to: - Change pricing with 30 days notice - Suspend Services for non-payment - Charge interest on overdue amounts Refunds are provided according to our refund policy, available at algoli.com/refunds.
6. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the Services remain our property or that of our licensors. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services in accordance with these terms. You retain all rights to your data and content. By using our Services, you grant us a license to: - Host and process your data to provide the Services - Use aggregated, anonymized data for service improvement - Display your company name/logo as a customer (unless you opt out) You represent that you have all necessary rights to your data and its use will not infringe on third-party rights.
7. Data and Privacy
We process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for: - Compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) - Obtaining necessary consents from your end users - Ensuring you have rights to process and share data with us We will: - Implement appropriate security measures - Process data only as instructed by you - Assist with data subject requests as reasonably required - Notify you of any data breaches For more information, see our Privacy Policy at algoli.com/privacy.
8. Warranties and Disclaimers
We provide the Services "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee: - Uninterrupted or error-free service - Complete accuracy of search results - Security from unauthorized access - Compatibility with all systems TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALGOLI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: - Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages - Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities - Service interruptions or data loss - Third-party actions or content OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Algoli, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: - Your use of the Services - Your violation of these terms - Your violation of any rights of another party - Your data or content We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification, at your expense.
11. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement: You may: - Cancel your subscription at any time - Export your data before termination - Receive a pro-rata refund for prepaid unused services (if applicable) We may suspend or terminate your account if: - You violate these terms - Your account is inactive for 12+ months - We discontinue the Services (with 30 days notice) - Required by law Upon termination: - Your access to the Services will cease - We will delete your data within 30 days (unless legally required to retain) - Outstanding fees remain due
12. Modifications 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 notification to account owners - Providing 30 days notice before changes take effect Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account.
13. General Provisions
Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, except where prohibited by law. Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. Entire Agreement: These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Algoli regarding the Services. Assignment: You may not assign these terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party. Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.
14. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us: Email: legal@algoli.com Mail: Algoli Inc. 123 Market Street, Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94103 United States For general support: support@algoli.com For privacy questions: privacy@algoli.com
Summary (Not Legal Advice)
• You're responsible for your account and how you use our services
• Use our services legally and ethically
• We own the platform, you own your data
• We provide services "as is" with reasonable efforts for uptime
• Either party can terminate with notice
• Disputes are resolved through arbitration in California
This summary is for convenience only and does not replace the full terms above.
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