Terms of Service
Last updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the CloudFFL API, website, shopping cart integrations, or any related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (or the entity you represent) and CloudFFL. You represent that you have the authority to bind yourself or your organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
CloudFFL provides an API service that offers access to Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer information, including:
- FFL dealer search and lookup capabilities
- Geocoded FFL location data
- Shopping cart integrations for e-commerce platforms
- State ammunition compliance features
- Related documentation and support
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 API keys and account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Keeping your account information current and accurate
4. Subscription and Payment
Fees
Access to our Services requires a paid subscription. Current pricing is available on our website. All fees are quoted in US dollars and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms.
Billing
Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. You are responsible for providing valid payment information.
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the Services for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute API access without authorization
- Use automated means to scrape or bulk download data beyond normal API usage
- Exceed rate limits or abuse the API in a way that degrades service for others
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
6. API Usage and Rate Limits
Your subscription includes 100,000 API calls per month. We reserve the right to implement rate limits to ensure service quality and prevent abuse. Usage beyond your monthly allocation or excessive usage that impacts system performance may result in temporary throttling or account review.
7. Data and FFL Information
The FFL dealer information provided through our API is sourced from public ATF records and updated daily. While we strive for accuracy:
- We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of FFL data
- FFL status and information may change between updates
- You are responsible for verifying FFL validity for compliance purposes
- We are not liable for decisions made based on FFL data
8. Shopping Cart Integrations
Our shopping cart plugins are provided as-is for supported platforms. You are responsible for:
- Proper installation and configuration
- Compatibility with your specific platform version and setup
- Compliance with applicable firearms and ammunition laws in your jurisdiction
- Testing the integration before deploying to production
9. Intellectual Property
The Services, including all software, documentation, trademarks, and content, are owned by CloudFFL or its licensors. Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services in accordance with these Terms.
You retain ownership of any content you create using our Services. By using the Services, you grant us a limited license to process your data as necessary to provide the Services.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We do not warrant the accuracy of FFL data or compliance features for any specific regulatory requirement.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLOUDFFL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CloudFFL and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
- Your API keys will be deactivated
- We may delete your account data after a reasonable retention period
- Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.
16. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CloudFFL regarding the Services.
- Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
- Waiver: Failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.
- Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@cloudffl.com
Website: https://cloudffl.com/contact