These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the TikTok Feed Developer Application (“Application”), developed and maintained by Avoin.Systems Oy (“Company,” “we,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Application, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Application. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use or access the Application.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Application, you agree to abide by these Terms, as well as any future amendments or updates that may be posted by the Company. If you do not accept these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Application.
2. User Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the Application. By using the Application, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and are capable of entering into a binding agreement.
3. License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Application solely for the purpose of developing, testing, and deploying TikTok feeds within your application, website, or service.
4. TikTok API Access
The Application integrates with the TikTok API. By using the Application, you agree to comply with TikTok’s Developer Terms of Service, available at https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/tik-tok-developer-terms-of-service/en. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the TikTok API complies with TikTok’s policies and guidelines.
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Application for any unlawful or prohibited activities, including but not limited to:
- Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
- Infringing on intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or patents.
- Distributing malware, viruses, or any other harmful software.
- Misusing or exploiting the Application to access TikTok data in unauthorized ways.
- Engaging in spam or scraping activities using the Application.
- Modifying, disassembling, or reverse engineering the Application.
6. Data Privacy and Security
Your use of the Application may involve the collection, processing, or storage of personal data from users interacting with the TikTok feeds. You are responsible for ensuring that you comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable. You agree to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect user data.
7. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the Application, including its source code, design, and content, are owned by the Company or its licensors. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights in the Application or any of its components, except for the limited license described in Section 3.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Application is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Company does not guarantee that the Application will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Application, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Company’s total liability to you in connection with the Application shall not exceed the amount you have paid to use the Application, if any.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Application, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
11. Termination
The Company may suspend or terminate your access to the Application at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that is harmful to the Company or its users. Upon termination, you must immediately cease using the Application and delete any related data or content.
12. Modifications
The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Application, or any part thereof, at any time without notice. The Company also reserves the right to update these Terms from time to time. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Application after any changes to the Terms will constitute your acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved through arbitration/mediation in Helsinki, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with any other agreements incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Application. Any prior agreements or understandings are superseded by these Terms.
16. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Avoin.Systems Oy
Kuortaneenkatu 2, 00510 Helsinki
tuki@avoin.systems