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API Terms

Rules for access to and use of the Raman Base Public API, paired with a non-binding guide.

Version
Version 1.0
Effective date
2026-08-05
Supersedes
None

1. Scope and acceptance

Binding layer

These API Terms govern access to and use of the Raman Base Public API. They supplement the Terms of Use. If these API Terms conflict with the Terms of Use for API-specific activity, these API Terms control for that activity.

Plain-language guide · Non-binding

These extra rules apply when you use the Public API.

2. Credentials and security

Binding layer

API credentials are personal to the account holder, must be kept confidential, and must not be published or shared. You must promptly revoke compromised credentials and notify Raman Base of suspected misuse.

Plain-language guide · Non-binding

Protect API tokens and revoke any token that may be exposed.

3. Permitted use and limits

Binding layer

You may use the Public API for lawful research and service integration subject to documented technical limits. You must not evade limits, disrupt the service, probe security, misrepresent data provenance, or use the API to infringe rights or law.

Plain-language guide · Non-binding

Use the API responsibly, within published limits, and preserve provenance.

4. Data licenses and attribution

Binding layer

Each record-level license governs reuse of that record and prevails over general site statements. API responses must not be used to remove, obscure, or falsify source, origin, license, citation, or accuracy information.

Plain-language guide · Non-binding

Check each record's license and keep its provenance metadata attached.

5. Availability and suspension

Binding layer

The Public API is provided without a guaranteed service level. ISI CAS may apply limits, change non-guaranteed behavior, or suspend access where reasonably necessary for security, stability, law, or material breach. Material API Terms changes will require renewed acceptance.

Plain-language guide · Non-binding

API availability is not guaranteed. Misuse may lead to suspension, and material term changes require acceptance.

6. Contact

Binding layer

Technical API questions should be sent to info@ramanbase.org. Legal and attribution concerns should be sent to legal@ramanbase.org.

Plain-language guide · Non-binding

Use info@ramanbase.org for technical help and legal@ramanbase.org for legal issues.