Terms of Service - Mars Vista API

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Mars Vista API ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Mars Vista API provides programmatic access to Mars rover imagery from NASA missions including Curiosity, Perseverance, Opportunity, and Spirit. The Service includes the API endpoints, documentation, and web dashboard for API key management.

3. Account Registration

To use the API, you must:

Provide a valid email address
Generate an API key through the dashboard
Keep your API key confidential and secure
Not share your API key with others or publish it in public repositories

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your API key. If you believe your key has been compromised, regenerate it immediately from your dashboard.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

Attempt to circumvent rate limits or abuse the Service through excessive requests
Use automated tools to create multiple accounts or API keys
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the Service

5. Rate Limits

The Service enforces rate limits to ensure fair usage for all users:

Hourly limit: 10,000 requests per hour
Daily limit: 100,000 requests per day

Rate limit information is included in response headers. If you exceed these limits, requests will be rejected with a 429 status code until the limit resets. See our rate limits guide for more information.

6. Intellectual Property

Mars rover imagery: All Mars rover images are courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech and are in the public domain. You may use these images freely, but we encourage attribution to NASA/JPL-Caltech.

API and Service: The Mars Vista API code, documentation, and service are the property of the Service operator. The API is open source and available under the MIT License on GitHub.

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Planned maintenance (we will try to provide advance notice)
Unplanned outages or technical difficulties
Updates to the Service
Factors beyond our control

Check our status page for current service status.

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

Breach of these Terms
Abuse of the Service or rate limit evasion
Requests from law enforcement
Extended periods of inactivity

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting it from your account settings.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS 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 SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE 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, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS; (C) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF THE SERVICE; OR (D) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Service operator from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from or relating to your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

GitHub: Open an issue
Website: langridge.dev

16. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.