Last Updated: November 14th, 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the APIs, software, systems, and related services (“Services”) provided by Inutil Labs, Inc., a Delaware C-Corporation (“Inutil Labs”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Services, the customer (“Client”, “you”, or “your”) agrees to be bound by these Terms.

If Client has executed a separate written agreement with Inutil Labs (such as a Master Services Agreement and Order Form), that agreement supersedes these Terms in the event of a conflict.

1. Company Information

Inutil Labs, Inc.
EIN: 38-4250967
Address: 2810 N Church St, Wilmington, DE 19802-4447
Contact: [email protected]

2. Description of Services

Inutil Labs provides high-performance, stateless API services delivered directly over secure HTTPS endpoints. APIs include, but are not limited to, the Number Validator API and related metadata services (“Services”).

All request data is processed ephemerally and only in memory. Inutil Labs does not log, store, cache, or retain any Client-submitted data.

3. Access to the Services

Client must create an account, maintain valid payment details, and use API credentials issued by Inutil Labs.

Client is responsible for:

• Protecting API keys
• Preventing unauthorized use
• Adhering to throughput, RPS, and monthly-cap limits
• Ensuring proper integration and request formatting

Inutil Labs may revoke keys if security risks or misuse are detected.

4. Subscription, Billing, and Termination

4.1 Billing

• Services are billed monthly in advance.
• Payment is processed through Stripe or another approved gateway.
• If payment fails or is not received when due:
  Access to the API is automatically suspended or disabled.

4.2 Cancellation

• Client may cancel any time.
• Cancellation is effective at the end of the current prepaid cycle.
• No refunds or partial-month credits are provided.

4.3 Subscription Changes

Modifications to volume, throughput, or plan terms require a new Order Form or written agreement.

5. Data Handling and Privacy

Inutil Labs:

• Processes data only transiently in memory
• Does not log or store request content
• Retains only minimal operational metadata unrelated to personal data
• Maintains a strict no-retention architecture

Subprocessors:

• Akamai/Linode: compute
• Cloudflare: edge security
• Stripe: billing only

Detailed information is provided in the Privacy Policy and DPA.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

Client agrees not to:

• Violate applicable laws
• Engage in abusive, high-risk, or malicious traffic patterns
• Attempt to bypass rate limits or security controls
• Reverse-engineer or interfere with the Service

Inutil Labs may suspend usage immediately in case of security threats or violations.

7. Service Availability and Performance

• Throughput, RPS limits, and monthly caps apply as stated in the Order Form.
• Exceeding limits results in rejected requests.
• HTTP 500 server errors do not count as delivered requests.
• Maintenance may occur with reasonable notice when possible.

8. Intellectual Property

All rights to the Services remain with Inutil Labs. No rights or licenses are granted except as explicitly described in these Terms or a written agreement.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Inutil Labs does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Inutil Labs’ total aggregate liability is limited to the fees paid by Client in the 12 months preceding the claim.
• Inutil Labs is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, excluding conflict-of-law principles.

12. Contact

For questions or notices regarding these Terms: [email protected]