Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our API services.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Key Terms Summary

Here are the essential points of our terms of service for quick reference.

Fair Use

Use our APIs responsibly and within the limits of your plan.

Data Rights

You retain ownership of your data while granting us operational rights.

Compliance

Follow all applicable laws and our acceptable use policy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AG FARM API services ("Services") provided by Newton INC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

AG FARM API provides access to agricultural data including:

  • Weather data and forecasts
  • Plant database and species information
  • Commodity prices and market data
  • Farm machinery and equipment data
  • Agricultural input validation services

3. Account Registration

To use our Services, you must:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
  • Use the Services only for lawful purposes
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. API Usage and Limits

Rate Limits

Your API usage is subject to rate limits based on your subscription plan:

  • Free Plan: 1,000 requests per month
  • Basic Plan: 10,000 requests per month
  • Professional Plan: 100,000 requests per month
  • Enterprise Plan: Custom limits as agreed

Acceptable Use

You may not:

  • Exceed your plan's rate limits
  • Share API keys with unauthorized parties
  • Use the Services to violate any laws
  • Attempt to reverse engineer our APIs
  • Use data mining or automated data collection tools
  • Resell or redistribute our data without permission

5. Payment and Billing

For paid plans:

  • Payments are charged monthly or annually in advance
  • All fees are non-refundable unless required by law
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice
  • Accounts may be suspended for non-payment
  • You're responsible for all taxes and fees

6. Data and Privacy

Our collection and use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

  • You retain ownership of your data
  • We may use aggregated, anonymized data for improvements
  • We implement industry-standard security measures
  • Data may be stored and processed globally

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including all data, software, and documentation, are protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use our Services subject to these Terms.

8. Service Availability

While we strive for high availability:

  • We target 99.9% uptime but don't guarantee it
  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
  • We may suspend Services for security or legal reasons
  • Third-party data sources may affect availability

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate these Terms:

  • You may cancel your account at any time
  • We may terminate for breach of these Terms
  • We may discontinue Services with reasonable notice
  • Data deletion policies apply upon termination

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of London, England.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We'll notify you of material changes via email or through the Services. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:

Email: legal@lincolnnewton.com

Phone: +44 7511 929108

Address: Newton INC, London, United Kingdom