What is an API contract?

An API contract is a shared understanding of what the capabilities of a digital interface are, allowing for applications to be programmed on top of. After an API contract establishes a shared understanding, I’d say that an API contract helps mitigate change, or at leasts communicates it—-again, in a human and machine readable way.

What are open APIs & partner APIs?

Open APIs are open-source application programming interfaces you can access with the HTTP protocol. Also known as public APIs, they have defined API endpoints and request and response formats. Partner APIs connect strategic business partners. Typically, developers access these APIs in self-service mode through a public API developer portal.

What should be included in an API license agreement?

The following are some important provisions of API License Agreements: 1. Definitions This section should specifically identify what the API does, what an API Key means, and what product (s) the API will be interfacing with. 2. License Grant

What should a contract drafter consider when dealing with API licenses?

As contract drafters, you know the importance of the miscellaneous (or boiler plate) terms in an agreement. Some details to consider when dealing with API Licenses: Like SaaS agreements, Licensors should consider offering an as-is warranty for the API license, with the exception of malicious code.