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Terms of Service

Last updated: August 1, 2026

These terms govern your use of the eCourtDate Document Generation API (the "API") and this documentation site, both operated by eCourtDate, Inc. ("eCourtDate", "we"). They supplement any master services agreement or ordering document between your agency and eCourtDate. If these terms conflict with that agreement, the agreement controls.

The service​

The API generates PDF documents from reusable templates, one-off requests, and HTML/CSS, on behalf of your agency. Its complete contract, including endpoints, limits, error semantics, and retention windows, is published in the OpenAPI specification and the guides.

API keys​

API keys are created and managed in the eCourtDate Console APIs page. You are responsible for keeping keys confidential and for all requests made with them. Scope each key to the least access it needs, rotate keys periodically, and revoke any key you suspect is exposed.

Acceptable use​

You agree to:

  • use the API only for lawful purposes and in accordance with your agency's agreements with eCourtDate;
  • respect published limits and back off when the API returns 429;
  • not attempt to access data belonging to another account;
  • not probe, disrupt, or circumvent the security of the service;
  • not submit content you do not have the right to process.

We may suspend keys that present a security risk or materially violate these terms.

Your content​

Templates, merge data, assets, and generated documents belong to your agency. You grant eCourtDate the limited rights needed to process them to provide the service: rendering documents, storing templates and assets you create, retaining generated outputs for the short windows documented in the guides, and recording an audit trail of administrative actions for your account.

Documentation and specification​

This site and its content are © eCourtDate, Inc. All rights reserved. The OpenAPI specification may be freely used to build and maintain integrations with the eCourtDate Document Generation API.

Changes​

We evolve the API additively under the versioning commitment and may update this site and these terms. Material changes to these terms will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability​

Except as expressly stated in a signed agreement between your agency and eCourtDate, the API and this site are provided "as is" and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, eCourtDate disclaims all implied warranties and is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the API or this site.

Contact​

Questions about these terms: contact your eCourtDate representative or visit www.ecourtdate.com.