Ever since we first rolled out the Foursquare® API, we’ve been absolutely blown away by the creativity you guys have brought to our platform. It’s breathtaking.
We put certain conditions on using the API, and, our lawyers tell us, we have to put a couple rules in place around our trademarks to make sure we don’t lose ownership of them (think Aspirin or Escalator). So, if you’re going to be using our API, here are a few rules around what you can and can’t do with our trademarks. We really appreciate this, and it helps ensure that we will be able to distinguish our service from the services and goods of other companies.
Here are the obligations/restrictions:
Phew. Now that that’s over with, here are a few things to make your life easier:
Please note, we reserve the right to reject any use of these terms in connection with use of the Foursquare® API platform.
Thanks again, so much for supporting the Foursquare API platform. We’re excited to have you here. If you have any other questions, let us know!
- team Foursquare
Note: All uses of our trademarks are subject to our Trademark and Brand Feature Guidelines. If there are any conflicts between these terms and the Trademark and Brand Feature Guidelines, the Trademark and Brand Feature Guidelines shall control.