Terms of Service

27.2 LootLens API – Additional Terms

Effective Date: December 26, 2025

These additional terms supplement the ApiaryLabs Terms of Use (Sections 1-26) and apply specifically to the LootLens API. In case of conflict, these service-specific terms prevail.

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Plain English Summary

LootLens fetches Steam Market prices and caches them for 30 minutes. You get pricing data for CS2, Dota 2, TF2, and other Steam items in 31 currencies. Don't abuse the API, respect rate limits, and understand that Steam market data can change rapidly. You can use the data in your apps, but don't resell raw pricing data or build a competing Steam market API.

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Definitions

For purposes of the LootLens API:

• **"Market Data"** means pricing, volume, and availability information for Steam Community Market items.
• **"Item"** means any in-game item, skin, weapon, case, or cosmetic available on Steam Community Market.
• **"Game"** means the Steam AppID identifier (e.g., 730 for Counter-Strike 2, 570 for Dota 2).
• **"Currency"** means one of the 31 supported international currencies using Steam currency codes.
• **"Cached Data"** means Market Data stored temporarily (30 minutes) to reduce load on Steam's servers and improve API performance.

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Additional Permitted Use

In addition to general permitted uses under Section 3.1 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms, you may:

• Display Market Data in your applications, websites, trading platforms, or price-tracking tools
• Cache Market Data for up to 30 minutes per Section 5.3 of the main Terms
• Transform Market Data into charts, graphs, alerts, or analytics
• Compare prices across currencies or games
• Integrate Market Data with inventory management systems
• Display historical trends based on your own collected data (not bulk archival of our responses)
• Attribute Market Data to "LootLens API" or "Powered by LootLens"
• Use Market Data for personal trading decisions or commercial applications within your subscription tier

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Additional Prohibited Use

In addition to prohibited uses under Section 3.2 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms, you must not:

• **Compete:** Build a competing Steam Market pricing API or data resale service
• **Bulk Archive:** Systematically archive Market Data to build a competing dataset beyond normal application caching
• **Manipulate Markets:** Use the Service to manipulate Steam Market prices, engage in price fixing, or coordinate trading schemes
• **High-Frequency Trading:** Use the Service for automated high-frequency trading bots that exceed your rate limits
• **Scraping:** Bypass the API to scrape Steam directly while using our infrastructure
• **Misrepresent Origin:** Claim you are the source of Market Data or imply direct partnership with Steam/Valve
• **Violate Steam ToS:** Use Market Data in ways that violate Steam's Subscriber Agreement or Steam Community Market rules
• **Real-Money Trading:** Facilitate real-money trading (RMT) of Steam items outside Steam's official marketplace (violates Steam ToS)
• **Gambling:** Integrate Market Data into unregulated gambling, betting, or casino services targeting minors

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Data Source & Accuracy Disclaimers

Third-Party Dependency:

• All Market Data originates from Steam Community Market (owned by Valve Corporation)
• LootLens is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with Valve Corporation or Steam
• We do not control Steam's data accuracy, availability, or pricing mechanisms
• Steam Market Data can change rapidly, especially during sales, updates, or market events

No Guarantees:

• Market Data is provided "as is" without warranties of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
• Prices may lag behind real-time Steam market conditions (up to 30 minutes due to caching)
• Items may become unavailable, delisted, or restricted on Steam without notice
• Currency conversions are handled by Steam, not LootLens—exchange rates may vary
• Trading volume data represents recent activity and may not reflect current liquidity

Not Trading Advice:

• Market Data is for informational purposes ONLY
• Does NOT constitute financial, investment, or trading advice
• You are solely responsible for trading decisions and any resulting profits or losses
• Steam Market trading involves risk—item values can fluctuate significantly
• We do not facilitate trades, hold items, or process payments

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Subscription Plans & Rate Limits

Pricing Tiers:

Rate Limiting:

• Requests exceeding per-minute limits return HTTP 429 (Too Many Requests)
• Implement exponential backoff with jitter to retry failed requests
• Persistent abuse may result in temporary suspension or account termination
• Contact support for Enterprise tier (custom limits, dedicated infrastructure, SLA)

Quota Management:

• Monthly quota resets on your billing cycle date (e.g., if you subscribe on the 15th, quota resets on the 15th)
• Cached responses from our 30-minute cache count toward your quota (you're still accessing our API)
• Quota usage is tracked per API key—do not share keys to pool quotas
• Unused quota does NOT roll over to the next month
• Downgrades take effect on the next billing cycle; upgrades are immediate (prorated)

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Caching Policy & Data Freshness

30-Minute Cache:

• All Market Data is cached for 30 minutes after the first request for each item/game/currency combination
• Subsequent requests within 30 minutes return cached data (faster response, lower Steam load)
• Cache keys include: `game`, `item`, `currency` (separate caches for USD vs AUD vs EUR, etc.)
• You cannot bypass the cache—this protects Steam's infrastructure and keeps the API affordable
• Cache timing is not guaranteed and may vary due to system maintenance or high load

Your Caching:

• You may cache API responses for up to 24 hours per Section 5.3 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms
• Longer-term storage requires written permission (contact support for Enterprise archival access)
• If you need real-time data more frequently than every 30 minutes, use Steam's official API directly (subject to Steam's rate limits and terms)

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Multi-Currency Support

Supported Currencies:

LootLens supports 31 currencies via Steam currency codes:

USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD, CHF, RUB, PLN, BRL, JPY, NOK, SEK, DKK, TRY, IDR, MYR, PHP, SGD, THB, VND, KRW, UAH, MXN, ARS, CLP, PEN, COP, ZAR, HKD, TWD

Currency Selection:

• Specify currency using the `currency` query parameter (e.g., `?currency=AUD`)
• Defaults to USD if no currency is specified
• Invalid currencies return HTTP 400 with a list of supported currencies
• Currency formatting follows Steam's conventions (e.g., `$50.68` for USD, `A$ 75.61` for AUD, `140,--€` for EUR)

Exchange Rates:

• All currency conversions are performed by Steam, not LootLens
• Exchange rates may differ from global forex rates
• Prices in different currencies may not convert exactly due to Steam's regional pricing strategies

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Service Level & Availability

Target Uptime:

• **Basic/Pro Tiers:** 99.5% monthly uptime (best-effort)
• **Ultra Tier:** 99.9% monthly uptime (measured monthly, excluding scheduled maintenance)
• **Enterprise:** Custom SLA available (up to 99.95% with penalties)

Maintenance:

• Scheduled maintenance announced 48 hours in advance (typically < 2 hours)
• Emergency maintenance may occur without notice for security patches or critical bugs
• Maintenance windows typically occur during low-traffic hours (2-4 AM UTC)

Third-Party Dependencies:

• Service relies on AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB (Sydney region), RapidAPI, and Steam Community Market
• We are not responsible for outages caused by these third parties
• Steam Market may be unavailable during Steam maintenance (typically Tuesdays ~7 PM UTC)
• If Steam is down, the API returns cached data if available, or HTTP 503 (Service Unavailable)

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Attribution Requirements

Free Tier (Basic):

• Must provide visible attribution in your application: **"Powered by LootLens"** or link to **https://apiarylabs.io**
• Attribution must be reasonably visible to end users (e.g., footer, about page, settings menu)
• Acceptable formats:
• Text: "Market data provided by LootLens API"
• Link: [LootLens](https://apiarylabs.io)
• Logo: Use provided logo assets (available in documentation)

Paid Tiers (Pro/Ultra/Enterprise):

• Attribution is optional but appreciated
• If you choose to attribute, use the same formats as above

Prohibited:

• Do NOT imply official partnership with Steam, Valve, or that you are the original data source
• Do NOT claim exclusive access or misleading endorsements without written agreement
• Do NOT remove or obscure required attribution (Free tier)

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Intellectual Property

Market Data:

• Steam Community Market data is owned by Valve Corporation
• LootLens provides access via our infrastructure and caching layer
• No ownership rights are transferred to you
• License granted per Section 3 of main ApiaryLabs Terms for display, transformation, and integration

API Infrastructure:

• All code, schemas, architecture, algorithms, and documentation are owned exclusively by ApiaryLabs
• You may not reverse-engineer the API to build a competing service
• API responses (JSON structure, field names) are licensed for use, not owned by you

Steam Trademarks:

• Steam, Counter-Strike, Dota, Team Fortress, and related marks are trademarks of Valve Corporation
• You must comply with Valve's trademark usage guidelines if you reference Steam brands

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Privacy & Data Protection

Minimal Data Collection:

Per Section 5 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms:

• We collect only API usage metadata (timestamps, endpoints, response codes, anonymized performance metrics)
• No request/response payloads are stored (requests are processed in-memory only)
• No personal information from end users is collected via the API
• We do NOT log or store: Item names searched, user inventories, trading activity, or IP addresses (beyond temporary AWS Lambda logs)

Data Retention:

• API usage metadata: Retained for 7 days in CloudWatch logs (AWS Sydney region)
• Cached Market Data: Retained for 30 minutes, then automatically expires
• Billing/subscription data: Handled by RapidAPI (see RapidAPI Privacy Policy)

Your Responsibilities:

• If you collect user data when integrating this API, YOU are the data controller
• You must comply with GDPR, CCPA, and applicable privacy laws
• You must provide privacy notices to your end users
• LootLens is a data processor—Data Processing Agreements (DPA) available for Enterprise tier

Data Location:

• All processing occurs in AWS ap-southeast-2 (Sydney, Australia)
• Data does not leave Australia unless accessing Steam's global CDN (based in the United States/Europe)
• GDPR-compliant data transfers via AWS Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

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Support & Communication

Support Channels:

Support Scope:

• API integration assistance (authentication, parameters, response formats)
• Bug reports and troubleshooting
• Feature requests and feedback
• Billing and subscription inquiries
• Rate limit adjustments (Enterprise only)

NOT Covered:

• General programming help or debugging your application code
• Steam account issues (contact Steam Support)
• Trading strategies or investment advice
• Third-party service integration (e.g., your database, frontend framework)

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Service Changes & API Versioning

Breaking Changes:

• We will provide **90 days notice** before introducing breaking changes (e.g., removing fields, changing response structure)
• Breaking changes will be announced via:
• Email to registered users
• RapidAPI dashboard notifications
• Changelog at https://apiarylabs.io/lootlens/changelog
• API response headers (e.g., `X-Deprecation-Warning`)

Non-Breaking Changes:

• New fields, currencies, or games may be added without notice
• Performance improvements or bug fixes occur without notice
• Cache duration may be adjusted (30 minutes is not guaranteed)

Deprecation Policy:

• Deprecated endpoints remain functional for 90 days minimum
• Deprecated features are marked in documentation and API responses
• Enterprise tier receives 180 days notice for breaking changes

Versioning:

• Currently API is v1 (implied in all requests)
• Future versions will be introduced as separate endpoints (e.g., `/v2/price`)
• v1 will remain available for 1 year after v2 launch

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Payment, Refunds & Cancellation

Billing:

• All payments processed through RapidAPI
• Billing handled per RapidAPI's terms (see Section 8 of main ApiaryLabs Terms)
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
• Prices listed in USD (may vary by region due to RapidAPI/Stripe fees)

Refunds:

• Pro/Ultra tiers: 7-day money-back guarantee (no questions asked)
• Refunds after 7 days: Granted only for prolonged service outages (>24 hours cumulative in one month)
• No refunds for partial months or unused quota
• Enterprise contracts have custom refund terms

Cancellation:

• Cancel anytime via RapidAPI dashboard
• Access continues until the end of your current billing period
• No partial refunds for early cancellation
• Cached data and quota reset upon cancellation
• You may re-subscribe later (data does not persist)

Disputes:

• Billing disputes must be raised within 30 days
• Contact support@apiarylabs.io with RapidAPI transaction ID
• Unresolved disputes handled per Section 15 (Arbitration) of main ApiaryLabs Terms

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Termination & Suspension

Grounds for Suspension:

ApiaryLabs may suspend or terminate access immediately for:

• Violations of these Terms or main ApiaryLabs Terms
• Excessive API abuse (e.g., DDoS attacks, scraping beyond limits)
• Fraudulent activity, chargebacks, or payment failures
• Legal requirements or court orders
• Violations of Steam's Terms of Service that implicate our API

Effect of Termination:

• Immediate revocation of API access
• Cached data deleted within 30 minutes
• No refunds for remaining subscription period (except at our discretion)
• Outstanding invoices remain due
• You must cease all use and delete cached data

Survival:

• Sections relating to IP, disclaimers, liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution survive termination

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Commercial Use & Resale

Permitted Commercial Use:

• **Pro/Ultra Tiers:** Full commercial use allowed (trading platforms, price-tracking apps, inventory managers, mobile apps, SaaS products)
• **Basic Tier:** Personal use or non-commercial projects only (hobbyist apps, open-source tools, educational projects)

Prohibited Resale:

• You may NOT resell raw Market Data as a competing API or dataset
• You may NOT white-label the LootLens API as your own without written agreement (Enterprise tier only)
• You MAY charge users for YOUR application that uses LootLens data (e.g., premium trading platform subscription)

Enterprise Licensing:

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Compliance & Legal

Export Control:

• You must comply with Australian, US, and international export control laws (per Section 19 of main ApiaryLabs Terms)
• Do not use the Service from embargoed countries (North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Crimea)

Sanctions:

• You represent that you are not on any government sanctions list
• We reserve the right to block access from sanctioned regions

GDPR/CCPA Rights:

• **Access:** Request your API usage metadata via support@apiarylabs.io
• **Deletion:** Account deletion removes all metadata within 30 days
• **Portability:** Export your usage statistics via RapidAPI dashboard
• **Objection:** Opt-out of analytics (contact support—may impact service quality)

Steam's Terms:

• You agree to comply with Steam's Subscriber Agreement: https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement
• You agree to comply with Steam Community Market rules
• Violations that implicate LootLens may result in termination

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Disclaimer Addendum (API-Specific)

In addition to disclaimers in Section 10 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms:

Market Volatility:

• Steam Market prices are extremely volatile, especially for rare items or during game updates
• Prices may change drastically within minutes
• LootLens cannot guarantee real-time accuracy due to 30-minute caching

Item Restrictions:

• Some items may be trade-locked, market-banned, or region-restricted by Valve
• LootLens API does not track item restrictions—data may be shown for untradable items
• Verify item tradability via Steam before making trading decisions

Game Updates:

• Game updates, patches, or balance changes can instantly affect item values
• New items may not appear immediately (cache lag + Steam indexing delays)
• Discontinued items may still show cached prices after delisting

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Limitation of Liability Addendum

In addition to liability limits in Section 15 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms:

LootLens shall NOT be liable for:

• Trading losses based on stale or inaccurate Market Data
• Items purchased/sold at incorrect prices
• Scams, fraud, or phishing involving Steam trading (not our platform)
• Steam account bans resulting from your use of Market Data (e.g., automated trading violations)
• Lost opportunities due to API downtime or rate limiting

Total aggregate liability remains:

• Lesser of fees paid in the prior 12 months OR AUD $100 (per main Terms Section 15)

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Indemnification Addendum

In addition to indemnification in Section 16 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms:

You agree to indemnify ApiaryLabs from claims arising from:

• Your trading activity or financial losses
• Your violation of Steam's Terms of Service
• Misrepresentation of Market Data to your end users
• Unauthorized resale or white-labeling of the API
• Your failure to provide privacy notices or obtain user consent

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Governing Law (Jurisdiction Confirmed)

Per Section 20 of the main ApiaryLabs Terms:

• **Governing Law:** Queensland, Australia
• **Exclusive Jurisdiction:** Courts of Brisbane, Queensland
• **Arbitration:** Disputes over AUD $10,000 must be resolved via arbitration (per main Terms)

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Contact Information

General Inquiries: support@apiarylabs.io

Website: https://apiarylabs.io

Documentation: https://docs.apiarylabs.io/lootlens/

Status Page: https://status.apiarylabs.io (Enterprise tier only)

RapidAPI Marketplace: https://rapidapi.com/apiarylabs/api/lootlens-real-time-game-market-data

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Effective Date & Updates

Effective Date: December 24, 2025

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Changes to Terms:

• ApiaryLabs may modify these Terms at any time (per Section 18 of main Terms)
• Major changes notified via email (30 days advance notice)
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• Version history available at https://apiarylabs.io/lootlens/terms/changelog

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By using the LootLens API, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Additional Terms and the main ApiaryLabs Terms of Use (Sections 1-26).

For the complete ApiaryLabs Terms of Use, visit: https://apiarylabs.io/terms

By accessing or using the LootLens API ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

The Service is operated by LootLens ("we", "us", or "our"). By subscribing to or using the Service through RapidAPI or directly, you accept these Terms in full.