Terms of Service

Last updated: May 10, 2026

1. Agreement

By accessing or using TaxID ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are using the Service on behalf of a company, you represent that you have authority to bind that company to these terms.

2. Service description

TaxID provides an API for validating European VAT numbers via the EU VIES (VAT Information Exchange System). The Service is provided "as is" and validation results depend on the availability and accuracy of the VIES system operated by the European Commission.

3. API usage

  • You may use the API only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
  • You must not use the Service to validate VAT numbers at a rate that circumvents fair use or harms the VIES system
  • API keys are personal and must not be shared publicly or embedded in client-side code
  • You are responsible for all activity under your API keys
  • Rate limits apply per plan as specified on the pricing page

4. Prohibited uses

You may not use the Service to:

  • Scrape or harvest VAT number databases for commercial sale
  • Circumvent rate limits through multiple accounts
  • Reverse engineer or disrupt the Service infrastructure
  • Use the Service in applications that violate applicable law

5. Accuracy and disclaimer

VAT validation results are sourced from the EU VIES system. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of validation results. The Service should not be used as the sole basis for tax decisions. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for tax compliance matters.

VIES may be temporarily unavailable. When the Service returns status: "service_unavailable", validation could not be completed due to VIES downtime, not because the number is invalid.

6. Payment and subscriptions

  • Paid plans are billed monthly via Stripe
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Unused requests do not roll over to the next month
  • Refunds are available within 7 days of charge for unused service periods
  • Prices may change with 30 days written notice to registered email

7. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these terms, non-payment, or at our discretion with 30 days notice. You may close your account at any time via the dashboard. Upon termination, your API keys are immediately revoked.

8. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAXID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TAX PENALTIES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON VALIDATION RESULTS. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by EU law. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the jurisdiction where TaxID is registered.

10. Contact

For legal inquiries: legal@taxid.dev