Terms of Use for the RGRTA REST API
Services
RGRTA (the Authority) makes data available to the community through an application programming interface platform. The Authority provides the platform to give software developers the opportunity to make public transportation a convenient and integrated part of daily life.
The Authority does not share sensitive security information. The Authority may terminate availability of, support to, or existing access to the platform at any time without prior notice.
Anyone who requests an API access key code from the authority is expected to comply with these Terms of Use.
Personal Information
To get access to the API data, you must provide basic personal information. Your information is:
- Used to create a unique API key code
- Used when responding to support requests
- Stored in an internal secured database
Information stored on an Authority system or database may be subject to a request for records under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); in connection with a discovery request in a lawsuit; or in connection with another type of legal proceeding.
Misuse
Certain activities, whether legal or illegal, may be harmful to Authority systems, violate Authority rules or subject you to a liability. The Authority will immediately terminate API access and support for any user connected to such activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Malicious cycle pinging, calling or spamming the API platform.
- Engaging in automated uses of the API that are abusive or disruptive to the services.
- Impersonating another user or individual or misrepresenting your affiliation with an individual or entity.
- Distributing information that is false or inaccurate with the intent to deceive.
- Using the services in a manner that is inconsistent with applicable law.
- Using the services in a manner that jeopardize public safety and security.
- Infringing copyrights, trademarks, patents or other proprietary rights under applicable law.
Data Accuracy
The Authority is neither liable for inaccuracies in API data nor for any effect that errors or inaccuracies may have on end users. The Authority makes no guarantee of data availability or technical support to API users/developers.
Key Code Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your assigned API key code. Do not share it with others for development purposes or disclose it to a third party.