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skypology
Not sure if this is the right place to post this question.....

I have an idea for an application that could use the skype developer API in part of it. Is it allowable to use the API for a commercial application? I have had a search through the Skype Developer site and cant see anything spefic about commercial use of the API.
Kinibaai
QUOTE(skypology @ Wed May 30 2007, 16:13) [snapback]400885[/snapback]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this question.....

I have an idea for an application that could use the skype developer API in part of it. Is it allowable to use the API for a commercial application? I have had a search through the Skype Developer site and cant see anything spefic about commercial use of the API.

If in doubt I would try to get Skype's written consent as stated in the EULA
QUOTE(Skype EULA @ Thu May 31 2007)
Article 3 Definitions to License Restrictions and Additional Terms

3.1 Distribution of Skype Software. You are not allowed to distribute the Skype Software under this Agreement. For the right to distribute You will have to agree to and meet with the Distribution Terms as published on the Skype Website.

3.2 Distribution of Skype API. Under this Agreement You are not allowed to use the Skype API in connection with applications that You (or any third party) distribute or intend to distribute. If you wish to distribute Your application, which uses Skype API, You will have to agree to and meet with the API Terms of Use as published on the Skype Website.

3.3 Use of Skype API. You may make use of the Skype API, subject to license terms in Clause 2.1 and for the sole purpose of enabling Your application to connect with the Skype Software, provided that:

3.3.1 All such use of Skype API is carried out for legitimate purposes and shall in no way and to no extent adversely affect the functionality or performance of the Skype Software or services provided by Skype;

3.3.2 You will not remove, overtake, hide or otherwise make the UI inaccessible for end users;

3.3.3 You will monitor the Skype Website in order to ensure that You are aware of any changes in the applicable legal documents. In the event You cannot agree on any changes in any applicable legal document, You will immediately cease any and all use of the Skype API and, where applicable, any and all use of the Skype Software; and

3.3.4 You acknowledge and agree that Your use of the Skype API will be at Your own risk and account.

3.4 Any other Exceptions. If You are interested in doing anything else than permitted under this Agreement or by the Distribution Terms or the Skype API Terms of Use, You will have to obtain Skype’s previous written consent and explicitly agree upon any further (commercial) terms.
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