Terms of Service

vatnode is operated by Tmi Iurii Rogulia, a sole proprietorship registered in Finland.

VAT ID

FI29845875

Address

Vanhanpellonkatu 5, 53850 Lappeenranta, Finland

Location

Finland, European Union

Contact

hello@vatnode.dev

By accessing or using vatnode ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and vatnode regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.

vatnode provides an API for validating EU VAT numbers and retrieving VAT rate information. Our Service includes:

• VAT number validation via VIES (VAT Information Exchange System)
• Company information retrieval from official EU databases
• VAT rates information for European countries
• VAT monitoring and webhook notifications (paid plans)

The VAT validation service relies on the VIES system operated by the European Commission. vatnode acts as a pass-through intermediary and has no control over the accuracy, availability, or completeness of VIES data.

vatnode is a technical tool and does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. The Service does not constitute professional advice on:

• Whether you are required to charge or remit VAT
• The applicable VAT rate for any specific transaction
• Compliance with EU VAT Directive or national VAT legislation
• Whether a counterparty is entitled to zero-rating

Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your circumstances.

VAT rates data retrieved via the API originates from the EC TEDB database. The same accuracy disclaimer applies: rates may be delayed or incomplete. Do not rely solely on API-returned rates for tax compliance decisions without independent verification.

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Keep your account credentials and API keys secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

You may not share your account or API keys with third parties. Each API key may only be used by the account holder or their authorized systems.

Your use of the API is subject to the following conditions. You must not:

• Exceed your plan's monthly request quota
• Use the Service for illegal purposes or in violation of applicable law
• Attempt to circumvent rate limits, quotas, or security measures
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the Service
• Resell, sublicense, or redistribute API access without written consent
• Use the Service to build a competing VAT validation API product
• Use the Service in connection with money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, or any activity prohibited under EU AML Directive (EU) 2015/849 or applicable sanctions law

We reserve the right to throttle or suspend access if usage patterns indicate abuse.

• Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store payment card details.
• Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance and renew automatically. We will send a reminder at least 14 days before renewal.
• You may cancel at any time through your dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
• Unused quota does not roll over to the following month.
• If payment fails, access is downgraded to the Free plan after a 7-day grace period.
• We may change pricing with 30 days' notice. Continued use after the notice period constitutes acceptance.
• Refund requests should be sent to hello@vatnode.dev within 14 days of a charge.

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

If you process personal data using the vatnode API on behalf of your customers, a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available at /legal/dpa.

The Service, including its design, software, documentation, and branding, is owned by Tmi Iurii Rogulia and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary materials.

VAT rates data retrieved through the API originates from the EU TEDB database and is subject to the European Commission's terms of use.

We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not responsible for downtime caused by VIES system unavailability, third-party infrastructure failures, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We are not liable for tax penalties or fines arising from reliance on validation results

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tmi Iurii Rogulia from claims, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, any applicable law, or third-party claims arising from your application's use of the API.

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for material violation of these Terms, fraudulent or illegal use, or non-payment after the grace period. You may cancel your account at any time through the dashboard.

Following termination, you have 30 days to request an export of your account data by emailing privacy@vatnode.dev before it is deleted per our retention policy.

Sections 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, and 16 survive termination.

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including acts of God, governmental actions, war, internet disruptions, or failures of third-party services including EU Commission infrastructure.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email at least 14 days in advance.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Finland. Disputes shall be resolved in the District Court of Helsinki. For EU consumers, mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence also apply. EU Online Dispute Resolution →

Assignment

We may assign these Terms and our rights/obligations to a successor entity in a merger or acquisition. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

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