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## Endpoints
All endpoints are documented in [endpoints](endpoints/)

## SDKs
The official [Java SDK](https://github.com/menmo/everysport-java-sdk) and [PHP SDK](https://github.com/menmo/everysport-php-sdk) is maintained by Menmo.

Here are some additional SDKs you can find on GitHub:
* [Python](https://github.com/peterstark72/everysport) by [peterstark72](https://github.com/peterstark72)
* [Node](https://github.com/carlgrundberg/everysport-node-sdk) by [carlgrundberg](https://github.com/carlgrundberg)

## Apply for an API key
In order to use the API you need an API key, here are a few things to bear in mind before you get started:

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* Exclusivity: You must not combine Everysport data with similar data from other sources.
* You may only make calls to the Everysport API at a reasonable rate.
* You may not store Everysport data for any other purpose than caching for a short period of time.
* For Non-commercial: You must tell us if you start using the data for Commercial use, we reserve rights to revoke access if this is not complied with.
* For Commercial: We have the right to revoke access if your use of the data competes with products or services offered by Everysport. For example, Everysport.com is today one of the largest providers of sport data to media in Sweden, and a large online sport community.
* You must tell us if you start using the data for Commercial use, we reserve rights to revoke access if this is not complied with. Commercial use is defined as using the Everysport Data for the purposes of monetary reward by means of the sale, resale, loan, transfer, hire or any other form of exploitation of the Everysport Data.
* We have the right to revoke access if your use of the data competes with products or services offered by Everysport. For example, Everysport.com is today one of the largest providers of sport data to media in Sweden, and a large online sport community.

The full Terms of Use are [here](/basics/terms_of_use.md).

To get an API key, please send us an [email](mailto:support@everysport.com) to <support@everysport.com> with the following information:
* Your email address
* What you will use the key for: commercial or non-commercial use.
* The domain where the Everysport data will be published (the API-key will be associated with the domain)
* Brief description of the app you are building.
* Statement saying you agree to comply with the Everysport API [terms of use](/basics/terms_of_use.md)

We contact you as soon as we can.

## Rate Limits
To protect Everysport the API has a rate limit. By default it's set to 240 calls/h and max 1000/month, for one API user. The limit may change in the future.

## Commercial Use
Please contact us at [support@everysport.com](mailto:support@everysport.com) to obtain a license for commercial use.

## Discussions Google Groups
Feel free to ask questions in our [Everysport Developer Group](https://groups.google.com/d/forum/everysport-developer).
We will also post updates about new releases there.

## SDKs
The official [Java SDK](https://github.com/menmo/everysport-java-sdk) and [PHP SDK](https://github.com/menmo/everysport-php-sdk) is maintained by [Menmo](http://menmo.se).

Here are some additional SDKs you can find on GitHub:

* [Python](https://github.com/peterstark72/everysport) by [Peter Stark](https://github.com/peterstark72)
* [Node](https://github.com/carlgrundberg/everysport-node-sdk) by [Carl Grundberg](https://github.com/carlgrundberg)

## Other Resources
Applications that use the API are sometimes published on the [Menmo blog](http://www.menmo.se/blogg/) (in swedish).

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If you disagree with any part of the API Terms of Use or any other terms of the Everysport Agreement, Everysport does not grant you a license to use the Everysport APIs and you are directed to immediately cease using the Everysport APIs.

## Services
1. The Everysport API is an Everysport AB (“Everysport”) service that allows registered users ("API Users") to retrieve data as described at http://developer.everysport.com (the “Everysport Data”).
1. The Everysport API is an Everysport AB (“Everysport”) service that allows registered users ("API Users") to retrieve data from everysport.com (the “Everysport Data”).
2. Everysport reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Everysport API or a portion or attribute thereof, or the offering of any information, good, content, product or service with or without notice. Everysport shall not be liable to you or any third party should Everysport exercise its right to modify or discontinue the Everysport API or part of it.

## Registration
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