Terms of Service

Legal terms and conditions for using Sapster

Last updated: 2025-01-19

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Sapster ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Important Notice

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sapster.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Service Overview

Sapster provides access to SAP table documentation, field definitions, and technical reference materials. Our service aggregates publicly available SAP documentation for educational and professional use.

2.2 Service Features

  • SAP table structure and field documentation
  • Search and browse functionality for SAP tables
  • Technical reference materials
  • Caching and performance optimization

2.3 Service Limitations

  • Information is provided for reference purposes only
  • We do not provide SAP software or licensing
  • Service availability may vary and is not guaranteed
  • Data accuracy depends on external sources

3. Acceptable Use Policy

3.1 Permitted Uses

  • Professional reference and documentation
  • Educational and learning purposes
  • SAP development and consulting activities
  • Technical research and analysis

3.2 Prohibited Activities

Technical Abuse

  • Automated scraping or crawling
  • Rate limit circumvention
  • DDoS or flooding attacks
  • Reverse engineering attempts

Content Misuse

  • Redistribution without permission
  • Commercial resale of content
  • Misleading representations
  • Copyright infringement

Security Violations

  • Hacking or penetration testing
  • Malware or virus distribution
  • Identity impersonation
  • Unauthorized access attempts

Legal Violations

  • Illegal activities
  • Spam or unsolicited communications
  • Privacy violations
  • Regulatory non-compliance

4. Rate Limits and Usage Restrictions

Usage TypeRate LimitEnforcement
General API Requests100 requests/hour/IPAutomatic blocking
Table Scraping10 new tables/hour/IPTemporary restriction
Suspicious Activity5 requests/hourAccount suspension
Global Service1000 requests/hourService degradation

Rate Limit Violations

Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary or permanent access restrictions. Contact us if you need higher limits for legitimate business use.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Service Content

  • SAP Documentation: Source material belongs to SAP SE and is used under fair use principles
  • Service Design: Website design, code, and original content are owned by Sapster
  • Aggregated Data: Our compilation and presentation of data may be protected

5.2 User Rights

  • Limited license to use the service for permitted purposes
  • No right to redistribute or resell service content
  • Attribution required for any authorized use

5.3 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our service infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact@sapster.io with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material
  • Your contact information and signature
  • Good faith statement of unauthorized use

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 Service Disclaimers

Important Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR AVAILABILITY.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SAPSTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
  • SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR DOWNTIME
  • INACCURATE OR OUTDATED INFORMATION
  • THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES

6.3 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to use the service, whichever is greater.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

7.1 Key Privacy Principles

  • Data minimization - we collect only necessary information
  • Purpose limitation - data used only for stated purposes
  • Transparency - clear information about data use
  • Security - industry-standard protection measures
  • User rights - GDPR compliance and data subject rights

8. Enforcement and Termination

8.1 Violations and Enforcement

Violation TypeFirst OffenseRepeat Offense
Rate Limit Abuse24-hour restrictionPermanent IP ban
Content ScrapingWarning + monitoringAccount suspension
Security ViolationImmediate suspensionPermanent ban + legal action
Terms ViolationWarning noticeAccount termination

8.2 Termination Rights

  • Your Rights: You may stop using the service at any time
  • Our Rights: We may suspend or terminate access for violations
  • Effect: Termination ends your right to use the service
  • Survival: These terms survive termination where applicable

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

9.1 Notification of Changes

  • Updated terms posted on this page
  • "Last updated" date modified
  • Prominent notice for material changes
  • Email notification for significant changes (if provided)

Review Regularly

We recommend reviewing these terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Sapster is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

  1. Informal Resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes informally
  2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, mediation may be required
  3. Arbitration: Binding arbitration for disputes exceeding $1,000
  4. Jurisdiction: Courts in our jurisdiction for non-arbitrable matters

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive participation in class actions, except where prohibited by law.

11. Contact Information

Contact Information

Email: contact@sapster.io

Response time: 24-48 hours

12. Miscellaneous Provisions

12.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

12.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sapster.

12.3 Assignment

We may assign these Terms without notice. You may not assign your rights without our written consent.

12.4 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.

By using Sapster, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Last updated: 2025-01-19 | These terms are effective immediately upon posting.