Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 4, 2026 Last Updated: April 4, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a legal agreement between you (“Customer,” “you,” or “your”) and Vitki Data, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Vitki Data,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using any Vitki Data product, API, dataset, Apify actor, or website (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.
1. Definitions
- “API” means any application programming interface provided by Vitki Data, including REST endpoints, Apify actors, and any future delivery mechanisms.
- “API Key” means the unique credential issued to you for authenticating API requests.
- “Data” means any information, records, datasets, or outputs delivered through the Services.
- “PPE” means pay-per-event pricing, where charges are incurred based on usage events (e.g., records scraped, enrichment applied, searches completed).
- “Subscription” means a recurring payment plan providing a set number of API calls or credits per billing period.
2. Account Registration
2.1. You must create an account and obtain an API Key to use paid Services. You agree to provide accurate, current information during registration.
2.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your API Key. You are liable for all activity under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
2.3. You must notify us immediately at [email protected] if you believe your API Key has been compromised.
2.4. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our sole discretion, with or without notice.
3. Services and Data
3.1. Description. Vitki Data provides structured data products including real estate listings, job market data, building permit records, and related datasets. Data is collected from publicly available sources and enriched with publicly available government data (e.g., Census ACS, BLS, FHFA, FEMA, FBI Crime Data).
3.2. Data Sources. Our Data is aggregated from publicly accessible websites, government APIs, and public records. We do not access password-protected, login-gated, or non-public data unless explicitly stated for a specific product.
3.3. Data Accuracy. We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, current, and complete Data. However, Data is sourced from third parties and public records over which we have no control.
DATA IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE.” VITKI DATA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY DATA DELIVERED THROUGH THE SERVICES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT DATA MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OUTDATED INFORMATION.
3.4. No Professional Advice. Data provided through the Services does not constitute legal, financial, investment, real estate, or professional advice. You are solely responsible for any decisions made based on the Data. Vitki Data is not a licensed real estate broker, appraiser, financial advisor, or credit reporting agency.
4. Permitted Use
4.1. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Data solely for your internal business purposes or personal use.
4.2. You may:
- Use Data to inform your own business decisions, research, or analysis.
- Display Data within your own internal tools, dashboards, or applications.
- Create derivative works (reports, analyses, visualizations) from the Data for your own use or for your end users, provided such derivative works do not allow extraction or reconstruction of the underlying raw Data in bulk.
5. Prohibited Use
5.1. No Redistribution. You may not resell, sublicense, redistribute, syndicate, publish, or otherwise make the raw Data available to any third party, whether for free or for compensation. This includes but is not limited to:
- Reselling datasets or bulk records to competitors or third parties.
- Offering the Data through your own API, data feed, or download service in a form substantially similar to how you received it.
- Sharing API Keys or account credentials with third parties.
5.2. No Unlawful Use. You may not use the Data for any purpose that violates applicable law, including but not limited to:
- Making employment, credit, insurance, housing, or tenant screening decisions subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Vitki Data is not a consumer reporting agency and the Data is not a consumer report.
- Housing discrimination in violation of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.
- Stalking, harassment, intimidation, or surveillance of individuals.
- Any use that would violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, or any comparable state or local anti-discrimination law.
5.3. No Harmful Use. You may not:
- Use the Data to compile dossiers on individuals for purposes of harassment or intimidation.
- Combine the Data with other sources to identify, target, or discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or any other protected class.
- Use the Data in connection with any illegal activity.
5.4. No Abuse of Services. You may not:
- Exceed documented rate limits or attempt to circumvent usage restrictions.
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from any Vitki Data software.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services.
- Use automated means to create accounts or obtain API Keys.
5.5. Violation of this Section 5 is grounds for immediate termination of your account and access, without refund, and may result in legal action.
6. Pricing and Payment
6.1. Pricing Models. The Services are offered under pay-per-event (PPE) and/or subscription pricing, as described on our website or applicable marketplace listing (e.g., Apify Store). Pricing is subject to change with 30 days’ notice.
6.2. Apify Store. If you access Services through the Apify Store, billing and payment are governed by Apify’s terms in addition to these Terms. Apify processes payments on our behalf for actors listed on their platform.
6.3. Direct Billing. For Services billed directly by Vitki Data, payment is processed through Stripe. You agree to Stripe’s terms of service as applicable to your payment transactions.
6.4. Taxes. You are responsible for all applicable taxes. Prices listed do not include taxes unless stated otherwise.
6.5. No Refunds. Due to the nature of digital data delivery, all sales are final. Data delivered cannot be “returned.” If you believe there was a billing error, contact us within 30 days at [email protected].
7. Intellectual Property
7.1. Our IP. The Services, including all software, APIs, enrichment pipelines, deduplication algorithms, data models, documentation, and trade secrets embodied therein, are the intellectual property of Vitki Data, LLC. Nothing in these Terms grants you any ownership interest in the Services.
7.2. Data Ownership. Raw factual data (e.g., property addresses, sale prices, job titles) is not owned by any party. However, our assembled, enriched, deduplicated, and structured datasets — including the selection, arrangement, enrichment, and presentation of data — are our intellectual property and protected by applicable law.
7.3. Your Content. You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Services (e.g., search queries, configuration). We do not claim ownership of your inputs.
7.4. Feedback. If you provide suggestions, feedback, or ideas about the Services, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use that feedback for any purpose without obligation to you.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VITKI DATA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF VITKI DATA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8.2. VITKI DATA’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO VITKI DATA DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
8.3. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Indemnification
9.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vitki Data, LLC, its members, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the Services or Data.
- Your violation of these Terms, including the Prohibited Use and Acceptable Use Policy provisions.
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Any claim by a third party resulting from your use of the Data.
9.2. We will provide you with reasonable notice of any such claim and cooperate with your defense at your expense.
10. Termination
10.1. By You. You may stop using the Services and close your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Active subscriptions must be cancelled before the next billing cycle.
10.2. By Us. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for termination include but are not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Non-payment of fees.
- Abusive, fraudulent, or illegal activity.
- Extended inactivity (12+ months with no API calls).
10.3. Effect of Termination. Upon termination:
- Your API Keys are immediately revoked.
- You must cease all use of Data obtained through the Services, except Data already incorporated into derivative works created during the term of your account.
- Sections 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 survive termination.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
11.2. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Genesee County, Michigan. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
11.3. Informal Resolution First. Before filing any claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.
12. General Provisions
12.1. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vitki Data regarding the Services.
12.2. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.3. Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
12.4. Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.
12.5. Modifications. We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on our website. Material changes will be communicated via email to the address associated with your account at least 30 days in advance. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12.6. Force Majeure. Vitki Data shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, third-party service outages, or changes in applicable law.
13. Contact
Vitki Data, LLC Mount Morris, Michigan [email protected] https://vitkidata.com
These Terms of Service are provided as a template and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before relying on them for legal protection. Vitki Data recommends consulting with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.