Terms of Service

Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: June 2025
Effective Date: June 2025
Service Provider: Valid Mint
Service Name: Valid Mint - Email Domain Validation API

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (“TERMS”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE VALID MINT EMAIL DOMAIN VALIDATION API (“SERVICE”). BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.

Acceptance of Terms
Service Description
Definitions
Grant of License
API Usage and Restrictions
Fair Use Policy
Privacy and Data Processing
Intellectual Property Rights
Service Availability and Performance
Fees and Payment
Warranties and Disclaimers
Limitation of Liability
RapidAPI Platform Integration
Termination
Modification of Terms
General Provisions

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Valid Mint Email Domain Validation API, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Data Protection & Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

1.2 Capacity to Accept

You represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age
You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
If accepting on behalf of an organization, you have authority to bind that organization

1.3 Additional Terms

Your use of the Service through the RapidAPI platform is also subject to RapidAPI’s terms of service and policies, which apply in addition to these Terms.

2. Service Description

2.1 Core Functionality

The Valid Mint Email Domain Validation API provides real-time validation services for email domains, including:

Domain Existence Verification: DNS record validation
Email Capability Check: MX record verification
Disposable Domain Detection: Identification of temporary email services
Deliverability Analysis: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policy assessment
Typo Detection: Common domain misspelling identification

2.2 Technical Architecture

The Service operates on a zero-storage architecture:

All processing occurs in real-time memory
No user-submitted data is stored or logged
Each request is processed independently
No behavioral tracking or profiling

2.3 Service Delivery

The Service is delivered exclusively through the RapidAPI marketplace as a RESTful API accessible via HTTPS.

3. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

“API” means the Valid Mint Email Domain Validation application programming interface
“API Key” means the unique identifier provided by RapidAPI for authentication
“Documentation” means the technical specifications and usage guides for the Service
“Subscription Plan” means the tier of service you have selected through RapidAPI
“Rate Limits” means the maximum number of API calls permitted within a time period
“User”, “You”, “Your” means the individual or entity using the Service
“We”, “Us”, “Our” means Valid Mint, the provider of the Service

4. Grant of License

4.1 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your internal business purposes.

4.2 License Restrictions

You may not:

Sublicense, resell, or redistribute access to the Service
Use the Service to create a competing product
Reverse engineer or attempt to derive the source code
Remove or alter any proprietary notices

4.3 API Key Security

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your API keys
All activities that occur using your API keys
Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use

5. API Usage and Restrictions

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree to:

Submit only legitimate domain validation requests
Respect rate limits and quotas
Implement reasonable error handling
Cache responses appropriately to minimize redundant calls

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the Service to:

Harvest Data: Systematically extract data to build databases
Spam Detection Evasion: Test domains for spam campaign viability
Malicious Activities: Support phishing, fraud, or illegal activities
Service Attacks: Attempt denial-of-service or overwhelming requests
Privacy Violations: Process domains without proper authorization
Competitive Analysis: Reverse engineer our validation algorithms
Bulk Scraping: Submit entire domain registries or massive lists

5.3 Automated Use Restrictions

While automated use is permitted within rate limits, you must:

Include appropriate delays between requests
Implement exponential backoff for errors
Respect HTTP 429 (Too Many Requests) responses
Not use the Service for continuous monitoring of specific domains

6. Fair Use Policy

6.1 Purpose

Our Fair Use Policy ensures equitable access and optimal performance for all users.

6.2 Usage Guidelines

Plan Tier	Monthly Requests	Overage Cost	Rate Limit
Basic	1,000	-	1,000/hour
Pro	100,000	$0.0003/request	-
Ultra	1,000,000	$0.0001/request	-

6.3 Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Temporarily throttle excessive requests
Suspend access for policy violations

7. Privacy and Data Processing

7.1 Zero-Storage Guarantee

As detailed in our Data Protection & Privacy Policy:

We do not store any submitted domains or email addresses
All processing is ephemeral and in-memory only
No user tracking or profiling occurs

7.2 Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

You have the right to submit domains for validation
Your use complies with applicable privacy laws
You will not submit personal data beyond domain names

7.3 Data Processing Agreement

For users requiring GDPR compliance documentation, our zero-storage architecture eliminates the need for a traditional DPA, as we do not process or store personal data.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Service Ownership

We retain all rights, title, and interest in:

The Service and its underlying technology
Our algorithms and validation methods
The API design and Documentation
Our trademarks and branding

8.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to the domains you submit for validation. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process these domains solely for providing validation results.

8.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

9. Service Availability and Performance

9.1 Uptime Target

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime, calculated monthly, excluding:

Scheduled maintenance (with advance notice)
Force majeure events
RapidAPI platform outages
Third-party DNS provider issues

9.2 Performance Specifications

Target Response Time: Less than 20ms p99 latency
Geographic Coverage: Global via RapidAPI’s infrastructure
DNS Resolution: Multiple provider redundancy

9.3 No Service Level Agreement

Unless you have a separate enterprise agreement, the Service is provided without formal SLA guarantees.

10. Fees and Payment

10.1 Subscription Plans

All billing is handled through RapidAPI’s platform. Current plans and pricing are available on our RapidAPI marketplace listing.

10.2 Payment Terms

Billing and payment processing via RapidAPI
Overage charges apply per your plan terms

10.3 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes related to your use of the Service, excluding taxes on our net income.

11. Warranties and Disclaimers

11.1 Service Warranty

We warrant that the Service will perform substantially in accordance with the Documentation under normal use.

11.2 Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESULTS
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

11.3 Third-Party Services

We disclaim all liability for:

DNS provider accuracy or availability
Disposable domain list completeness
Third-party service interruptions

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Damages Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

12.2 Exclusions

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
DATA LOSS (NOTE: WE DON’T STORE YOUR DATA)
COSTS OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
DAMAGES FROM THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS

12.3 Basis of Bargain

You acknowledge that these limitations reflect the allocation of risk between the parties and form an essential basis of our bargain.

13. RapidAPI Platform Integration

13.1 Platform Dependency

You acknowledge that:

The Service is accessible exclusively through RapidAPI
Service availability depends on RapidAPI platform functionality
We are not responsible for RapidAPI platform issues

13.2 Data Handling Separation

As detailed in our Privacy Policy:

We maintain zero-storage architecture
RapidAPI may log requests per their policies
You should review RapidAPI’s privacy policy

13.3 Platform Terms

Your use is also subject to:

RapidAPI Terms of Service
RapidAPI Privacy Policy
Any additional RapidAPI marketplace terms

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate these Terms at any time by:

Canceling your subscription through RapidAPI
Ceasing all use of the Service

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if:

You violate these Terms
You engage in prohibited uses
Your account shows suspicious activity
Required by law or court order

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your license to use the Service ends immediately
You must cease all use of the Service
Sections that naturally survive will remain in effect

15. Modification of Terms

15.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified through:

RapidAPI marketplace announcements
Documentation updates

15.2 Acceptance of Changes

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you disagree with changes, discontinue use.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and incorporated policies constitute the entire agreement between you and Valid Mint regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures due to causes beyond their reasonable control.

16.6 Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.

Appendix A: Quick Reference

Acceptable Use Summary

DO:

Validate domains for legitimate business purposes
Implement proper error handling and retries
Cache results to reduce API calls
Report bugs and provide feedback

DON’T:

Build domain databases from our Service
Support spam or malicious activities
Exceed rate limits or quotas
Share API keys or resell access

Key Policies

Privacy: Zero-storage architecture - we never store your data
Fair Use: Respect rate limits and implement reasonable delays
Security: Keep API keys confidential and report compromises
Compliance: Ensure you have rights to validate submitted domains

By using the Valid Mint Email Domain Validation API, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Last Updated: June 2025
Version: 1.0