The full, canonical Developer Terms of Service are hosted at the Discord Help Center. Read them at Discord Developer Terms of Service.
Relationship to other policies
The Developer Terms of Service work alongside other agreements:| Agreement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Developer Terms of Service | Legal terms governing API and platform access |
| Developer Policy | Behavioral rules for building and operating apps |
| Discord Terms of Service | Terms governing all Discord users |
| Discord Community Guidelines | Content rules for Discord |
| Monetization Terms | Additional terms required for premium apps |
Key provisions summary
The following is a summary of the Developer ToS. Always refer to the full text for authoritative legal terms.License to use the API
Discord grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Discord API solely to develop apps that interact with the Discord platform in accordance with the terms.Acceptable use
- Use the API only as documented and permitted.
- Do not reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works of the Discord client or undocumented APIs.
- Do not exceed rate limits or circumvent usage controls.
- Do not use the API in ways that damage, disable, or impair the Discord service.
Your responsibilities
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs through your app’s credentials.
- You must keep your credentials (bot token, client secret) secure and confidential.
- You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
- You are responsible for the content and behavior of your app and its users.
Data handling
- Your Privacy Policy must accurately describe your data collection and usage practices to users.
- You must handle user data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
- Discord may audit your data handling practices for compliance.
Termination
Discord may suspend or terminate your API access at any time if you violate the Developer Terms of Service or Developer Policy. Discord may also modify or discontinue API features with reasonable notice.Changes to the terms
Discord may update the Developer Terms of Service. Continued use of the API after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.Acceptance
You accept the Developer Terms of Service when you register for or use the Discord Developer Portal. If you do not accept these terms, you are not permitted to use the Discord API.Full terms
Read the complete, authoritative Developer Terms of Service at the Discord Help Center:Discord Developer Terms of Service
Read the full Discord Developer Terms of Service on the Help Center.