Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of dotMock's mock API service ("Service") operated by dotMock ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using dotMock, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

2. Account Registration

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

3. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use dotMock to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, JavaScript/HTML injection, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Service
• Use the Service for illegal activities or to promote illegal activities
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Create mock APIs that impersonate real services for fraudulent purposes
• Exceed the usage limits of your subscription plan
• Share your account credentials with unauthorized parties
• Access the Service through any means other than our provided interface
• Create accounts programmatically or through automated means
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade or resell the Service
• Host content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or pedophilic
• Deceive or mislead users about the origin of messages
• Use the Service for money laundering, gambling, or related activities

4. Service Description

dotMock provides a platform for creating and managing mock APIs for development and testing purposes. Our Service includes:

• Mock API endpoint creation and management
• Request/response simulation
• Team collaboration features
• AI-powered API generation
• Analytics and monitoring tools
• Integration capabilities

Features and functionality may vary based on your subscription plan.

5. Subscription Plans & Billing

• Free Plan: Basic features with usage limitations. Mock APIs are public and can be accessed by anyone with the URL. Free tier is for promotional/trial purposes only. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue free plans without notice.
• Paid Plans: Enhanced features, higher limits, and private APIs. Subscription fees are charged in advance on a monthly or annual basis.
• Payment: All payments are processed through Stripe. You agree to pay all fees associated with your selected plan, including applicable taxes.
• No Refunds: All subscription fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be provided for partial months, unused features, or account termination.
• Plan Changes: You may upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect at the next billing cycle. We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days notice.
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access continues until the end of the current billing period, after which no refund is provided.
• Abuse Prevention: Accounts exceeding free tier limits may be throttled, blocked, or deleted without notice. We reserve the right to block IP addresses and domains engaging in abuse.

6. Intellectual Property

• Our Property: The Service, including its design, features, and content, is owned by dotMock and protected by intellectual property laws.
• Your Content: You retain ownership of the mock APIs and data you create. By using our Service, you grant us a license to host and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.
• Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide may be used by us without obligation to you.

7. Data Privacy & Security

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• We do not sell your personal data to third parties
• Free plan APIs are public; do not send sensitive data to them
• Paid plan APIs are private and secured
• API request logs are retained for 30 days
• You are responsible for not sending production secrets or sensitive data to mock endpoints
• Data Cleanup: Inactive free tier accounts and data may be deleted without notice after 30 days of inactivity
• Marketing: By using our Service, you grant us permission to use your company name and logo for marketing purposes. Contact [email protected] to opt out.

8. Service Availability & Support

• Availability: We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
• Maintenance: We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice when possible.
• Support: Support levels vary by plan. Free plans receive community support. Paid plans receive priority support.
• Updates: We may update or modify the Service at any time. Major changes will be communicated in advance.

9. API Limits & Fair Use

Each plan includes specific limits on:

• Number of mock APIs
• Requests per month/day
• Team members
• Endpoints per API
• AI-generated APIs per month

Exceeding these limits may result in service throttling or require an upgrade to a higher plan. Systematic abuse may result in account suspension.

10. NO WARRANTY

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, DOTMOCK DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Service will meet your requirements
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components

You understand and agree that you use the Service at your own discretion and risk, and that you will be solely responsible for any damages to your computer system, loss of data, or other harm that results from such use.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL DOTMOCK, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, COVER, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, SALES, GOODWILL, USE OF CONTENT, IMPACT ON BUSINESS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY) HOWEVER CAUSED, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF DOTMOCK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF DOTMOCK TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO DOTMOCK IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless dotMock, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

• By You: You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.
• By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms or for any other reason with or without notice.
• Effect: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Your data may be deleted after 30 days.

14. Governing Law & Disputes

• These Terms are governed by the laws of California without regard to conflict of law principles.
• Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in California.
• You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and dotMock.
• Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them without restriction.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at: