Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BinInfo.io ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
BinInfo.io provides a Bank Identification Number (BIN) lookup service through a web interface and API. The Service allows users to retrieve information about payment card issuers based on BIN data.
The Service is provided for legitimate business purposes including:
- Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Customer verification and validation
- Business analytics and reporting
- Software development and integration
3. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. API Usage
When using our API, you agree to:
- Keep your API keys confidential and secure
- Not share API keys with unauthorized parties
- Respect rate limits and usage quotas
- Not attempt to circumvent security measures
- Not use automated systems to abuse the Service
Rate Limits
Free accounts are limited to 100 requests per minute and 10,000 requests per month. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary suspension or account termination.
5. Prohibited Uses
You may NOT use the Service to:
- Engage in credit card fraud or any illegal activity
- Process stolen or unauthorized payment card data
- Facilitate identity theft or financial crimes
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Distribute malware or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Scrape or harvest data in bulk for resale
- Compete directly with BinInfo.io using our data
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination and legal action.
6. Data Accuracy
While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date BIN data, we make no guarantees regarding:
- The completeness or accuracy of BIN information
- The availability of data for all BIN ranges
- Real-time updates to issuer information
The Service is provided "as is" and should not be the sole basis for financial decisions or fraud prevention measures.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service are owned by BinInfo.io and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our Service without explicit written permission.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BININFO.IO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BinInfo.io, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Your violation of applicable laws
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
- Non-payment of fees (for paid plans)
- Discontinuation of the Service
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall remain in effect.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: legal@bininfo.io