API User Agreement

Effective Date: 2026-03-25
Last Updated: 2026-03-25

Introduction

This API User Agreement (the "Agreement") applies to your access and use of any application programming interface (each, the "API") that Digi-Key Corporation ("DigiKey") makes available and all data, images, text, and other information or content transmitted through the API (the "DigiKey Data").

Please Read This Agreement

By checking the box acknowledging that you agree to this Agreement, or by accessing or using the API or DigiKey Data, you:

(a) Agree on your own behalf personally and on behalf of any entity for which you work or you appear to represent (collectively and individually "you," "your," and "user") to be bound by this Agreement and the Terms & Conditions on the DigiKey.com website

(b) Represent and warrant that you are lawfully able to enter into this Agreement with DigiKey and are authorized to bind the entity for which you work or appear to represent to this Agreement.

1. Permitted Purpose

The API is made available by DigiKey to enable you to access DigiKey Data to present it within:

(i) Your public website ("Your Site")
(ii) Any other public website expressly approved by DigiKey as described in Section 2 below (a "Downstream Website")
(iii) Your internal software application to automate and enhance your purchasing of products from DigiKey ("Internal Application")

In each case, usage must be approved by DigiKey and in ways that complement and enhance DigiKey's own services ("Permitted Purposes").

Note: DigiKey's failure to immediately terminate any user of the API for a non-permitted purpose shall in no way be construed as a waiver of its ability to terminate such user later or any other user.

2. Access and Approval

Initial Access

To gain access to any API, you must:
1. Have a My DigiKey account with DigiKey
2. Register in the DigiKey API developer portal (the "Portal")
3. Create a token which identifies you as a user of the API, as instructed in the Portal

Standard Access

Once you have created a token, you have access to DigiKey's standard API.

Enhanced Access

To obtain access to an enhanced-access feed API, you must:
1. Email api.contact@digikey.com with your request
2. Await approval, which will be granted by return email
3. DigiKey may approve or reject requests in its sole discretion

Downstream Website Display

To display or facilitate the display of any DigiKey Data on a Downstream Website, you must:
1. Obtain prior approval from DigiKey
2. Email api.contact@digikey.com requesting such approval
3. Approval, if provided, will be granted by return email

Note: "Your Site" as used in the remainder of this Agreement includes Your Site and any approved Downstream Website.

3. Limited License

3.1 License Grant

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, DigiKey grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable (unless expressly approved by DigiKey), personal, royalty-free license during the Term to:

3.1.1 API Access

Access the API and display DigiKey Data on Your Site and in the Internal Application, as applicable to you, solely for the Permitted Purpose.

3.1.2 Software

Access and use, solely for the Permitted Purpose, any library of code samples, developer tools, or other software that DigiKey makes available to you ("Software") to assist you in connecting to and using the API.

3.1.3 Documentation

Access any documentation, specifications, and other materials, digital or otherwise, related to the API as necessary for your use of the DigiKey Data for the Permitted Purpose ("Documentation") as permitted by DigiKey.

3.1.4 Trademark

Display the DigiKey trademark, as provided and approved by DigiKey (the "DigiKey Mark") with the display of DigiKey Data on Your Site or in your Internal Application, as applicable, during the Term. You must clearly and conspicuously attribute DigiKey as the source of all DigiKey Data.

3.2 Limitations on Use

You may not use and shall not use the API, DigiKey Data, Software, Documentation, or the DigiKey Mark for any purposes beyond the scope of the license granted in this Agreement.

Specifically, you shall not:

(i) Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the API, in whole or in part

(ii) Modify or create derivative works of the DigiKey Data or Documentation (except modifications requested by DigiKey to the DigiKey landing page URL included in DigiKey Data to facilitate tracking)

(iii) Rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the API or Documentation

(iv) Distribute or disclose DigiKey Data to any third parties (other than displaying DigiKey Data on Your Site or in your Internal Application for the Permitted Purpose)

(v) Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to any software component of the API, in whole or in part

(vi) Remove any proprietary notices from the API or the DigiKey Data

(vii) Use the API in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any person, or that violates any applicable law

(viii) Combine or integrate the API or DigiKey Data with any software, technology, services, or materials not authorized by DigiKey

(ix) Modify, obscure, or otherwise disable the functioning of links to DigiKey or third-party applications or websites provided within the DigiKey Data

(x) Omit, modify, or obscure text, images, artwork, logos, copyright or similar notices of any DigiKey Data

Note: With graphic images, you may re-size such images while maintaining the same relative proportions.

3.3 Reservation of Rights

DigiKey reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement. Except for the limited licenses expressly granted under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement grants to you or any third party any intellectual property rights or other right, title, or interest in or to the API, DigiKey Data, Software, Documentation, DigiKey Mark, or other DigiKey intellectual property.

3.4 License to DigiKey

Solely to the extent necessary for DigiKey to allow you to use the API and provide you with DigiKey Data, you grant to DigiKey a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, worldwide, royalty-free license to copy and use Your Website or the Internal Application, or the relevant portions thereof.

4. Performance Data and Confidentiality

Confidential Information

Any data derived from DigiKey Data, any data pertaining to performance or analysis of DigiKey Data on Your Website, and any data pertaining to clicks from Your Website to DigiKey's website based on use of DigiKey Data ("Performance Data") shall be the property of, and along with the API, the Documentation, and the Software, confidential information of DigiKey ("Confidential Information").

Restrictions

You shall not disclose the Confidential Information to any person or entity, except to your employees who have a need to know the Confidential Information for you to use the API and DigiKey Data as permitted by this Agreement.

Compelled Disclosure Exception

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may disclose Confidential Information to the limited extent required by applicable law, regulatory authority, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental body ("Compelled Disclosure"), provided that you:

(i) Give prompt written notice to DigiKey of such Compelled Disclosure when legally permissible

(ii) Reasonably cooperate with DigiKey in seeking a protective order or otherwise preventing or restricting such disclosure

(iii) Only disclose that portion of Confidential Information required to comply with the Compelled Disclosure

Confidentiality Post-Termination

On the expiration or termination of the Agreement, you shall promptly return to DigiKey all copies, whether in written, electronic, or other form or media, of the Confidential Information, or destroy all such copies and certify in writing to DigiKey that such Confidential Information has been destroyed.

Your obligations of non-disclosure with regard to Confidential Information will expire three years following the date of termination of this Agreement.

5. Additional Restrictions

5.1 Use Restrictions

You may not, and agree that you will not:

(a) Use the API or DigiKey Data in a way that is competitive to or inconsistent with DigiKey's services

(b) Aggregate any DigiKey Data with third party content or data without distinction (without identifying DigiKey Data as data obtained from DigiKey)

(d) Bulk download DigiKey Data, attempt to execute a bulk download, provide a means to bulk download, or use bulk download operations in connection with DigiKey Data

(e) Update or create your own database of information using the API and DigiKey Data

(f) Display DigiKey Data in a manner that could reasonably imply endorsement, relationship, affiliation, or sponsorship between you or a third party and DigiKey beyond your permitted use

(g) Impact proper functioning of the API or DigiKey's servers. Excessive requests that interfere with other websites or applications using the API are prohibited

(h) Use the API in any manner that may violate any law or regulation, or any right of any person including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, data protection rights, or which may be harmful to DigiKey, its providers, suppliers, end users, or your end users

(i) Use the API for the benefit of DigiKey competitors or to provide them access to the API, Documentation, Software, DigiKey Data, or Performance Data

(j) Hack or break any security mechanism on the API, Documentation, Software, or DigiKey Data or pose a security risk to DigiKey or any users

5.2 Website Restrictions

The API may not be used with, and DigiKey Data may not be displayed on, any web page that:

Does not have as their principal purpose driving sales of DigiKey products and services
Promotes or contains sexually explicit materials
Contains hateful, violent, offensive, or defamatory content, or any other content deemed unsuitable or harmful to DigiKey's reputation
Promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age
Promotes or undertakes illegal activities or violates applicable laws
Includes "DigiKey" or any variation/misspelling in the URL to the left of the top-level domain
Infringes DigiKey's or any other person's intellectual property or other rights

6. Service Level Objectives, Downtime, and Throttling

You understand and agree that from time to time the API may be inaccessible, unavailable, or inoperable for any reason, including:

Equipment malfunctions
Periodic updates, maintenance procedures, or repairs
Causes beyond the control of DigiKey (interruptions, network attacks, unavailability of other services, congestion, etc.)

DigiKey has no control over the availability of the services on a continuous or uninterrupted basis.

Rate Limiting

The API allows a limited number of requests per second. The threshold will be set based on usability and business requirements, as determined by DigiKey in its sole discretion.

Exceeding this threshold will result in a ten-minute suspension of your account. During suspension, you will receive a "403 Forbidden" error message with each attempted call to the API.

7. Request for Information and Compliance

DigiKey may:
- Monitor Your Website to confirm compliance with this Agreement
- Request information related to your use of the API, DigiKey Data, Documentation, and/or Software
- Request information regarding your compliance with this Agreement

You shall provide requested information in a timely manner.

Termination for Non-Compliance

Should you fail to provide responsive information, or if DigiKey determines (in its sole discretion) that you are not complying with this Agreement, DigiKey may terminate this Agreement with or without notice to you.

Upon such termination, you shall:
1. Immediately cease using the API and DigiKey Data
2. Promptly remove from Your Website and Internal Application all DigiKey Data
3. Delete all DigiKey Data in your possession or control

8. Additional Obligations and Representations

8.1 Application Compatibility

You are responsible for ensuring that your Application and calls to the API are compatible with the API.

8.2 Email Restrictions

You agree that you will not:

(i) Send or initiate any email or electronic messages that suggest, imply, or mislead recipients into believing DigiKey was the sender or sponsor

(ii) Forward, redistribute, or repurpose email or electronic messages sent by DigiKey to their customers

(iii) Send or initiate any email in violation of applicable laws or regulations

8.3 Marketing Guidelines

When promoting Your Website, you must follow these guidelines:

(i) Cannot imply you are DigiKey through use of phrases such as 'Official Site'

(ii) Cannot use DigiKey trademarks in paid campaigns (pay per click, keywords, ad words) without prior written approval from DigiKey (approval may be withheld at DigiKey's sole discretion)

(iii) Cannot engage in unlawful, misleading, deceptive, or infringing marketing practices

(iv) All copy for search and keyword purposes must be appropriate, truthful, and accurate without false or misleading claims

You agree to promptly remove any search listing that DigiKey deems inappropriate.

8.4 Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

(i) You are solely responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of Your Website and Internal Application, including accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness of all content

(ii) You have necessary rights and licenses, consents, permissions, waivers, and releases to use and display content on Your Website

(iii) Your Website and Internal Application do not violate, misappropriate, or infringe rights of DigiKey or any third party, including intellectual property rights

(iv) Your Website and Internal Application do not contain viruses or malicious code and will not introduce harmful code into DigiKey's systems or networks

(v) You will conduct business professionally in a way that does not reflect unfavorably on DigiKey's reputation

9. Term and Termination

Term

The term of this Agreement ("Term") will begin once you agree to this Agreement. The Agreement will remain in effect until terminated by either party.

Termination Rights

Either you or DigiKey may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by giving the other party written notice of termination.

Automatic Termination

DigiKey may suspend your account without notice upon 90 or more consecutive days of inactivity.

DigiKey may terminate the Agreement if your account is suspended three times.

Post-Termination Obligations

Upon termination by either party:
1. Licenses granted shall immediately terminate
2. You agree to cease all use of the API, DigiKey Data, Documentation, Software, and DigiKey Mark
3. You agree to return, destroy, or delete all copies of DigiKey Data and related materials
4. Provide proof of satisfaction of termination obligations upon request

Surviving Provisions

Termination does not relieve either party of any liability for breaches accruing prior to termination. The following sections survive termination:
- Section 4 (Confidentiality)
- Section 7 (Compliance)
- Section 8 (Obligations and Representations)
- Section 10 (Intellectual Property)
- Section 11 (Publicity)
- Section 14 (Indemnification)
- Section 15 (Disclaimer of Warranties)
- Section 16 (Limitation of Liability)
- Section 17 (Disputes)
- Section 19 (Notice)
- Section 20 (Assignment)
- Section 22 (Waivers)
- Section 23 (Export Compliance)

10. Intellectual Property Ownership; Feedback

Ownership

You acknowledge that DigiKey owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the API, DigiKey Data, Performance Data, Documentation, Software, and DigiKey Mark.

Feedback

If you or your employees, contractors, and agents recommend changes to the API, DigiKey Data, Performance Data, Documentation, or Software including new features or functionality ("Feedback"), all such Feedback is and will be treated as non-confidential.

You hereby assign to DigiKey all right, title, and interest in the Feedback, and DigiKey is free to use the Feedback without any attribution, compensation, or restrictions for any purpose whatsoever.

Note: DigiKey is not required to use any Feedback.

11. Publicity

You shall not create, publish, distribute, display, or disseminate any materials (press releases, marketing material, etc.) that make reference to DigiKey without first:

Submitting such material to DigiKey
Receiving DigiKey's prior written consent (which may be withheld in DigiKey's sole discretion)

12. Modification

You agree that DigiKey may modify this Agreement at any time by posting a revised version in the Portal. Revised terms shall be effective upon posting.

By continuing to use the API and/or DigiKey Data after the effective date of revisions, you agree to be bound by the revised Agreement.

It is your responsibility to check the Portal regularly for changes to this Agreement.

13. Relationship of Parties

Nothing in this Agreement creates any type of joint venture, partnership, employment relationship, franchise, sales relationship, or agency relationship between you and DigiKey.

You shall make no representation to the contrary.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DigiKey, its affiliates, licensors, business partners, and their employees, officers, directors, and representatives from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

(i) Your use of the API, DigiKey Data, Documentation, Software, Performance Data, or DigiKey Mark in a manner not authorized by this Agreement and/or in violation of applicable law

(ii) Your Website or Internal Application, or their combination with other applications, content, or processes, including claims involving infringement, misappropriation of third-party rights, and use, development, design, manufacture, production, advertising, promotion, and/or marketing

(iii) Your breach of any term or condition of this Agreement

(iv) Your or your employees' negligence or willful misconduct

Notice and Defense

DigiKey will promptly notify you of any claim subject to indemnification; however, DigiKey's failure to promptly notify you shall not affect your obligations except to the extent it delays or prejudices your ability to defend.

DigiKey reserves the right, at its option and sole discretion, to assume full control of the defense with legal counsel of its choice. You may not enter into any third-party agreement that would constitute an admission of fault by DigiKey or bind DigiKey without DigiKey's prior written consent.

If DigiKey assumes control of the defense, DigiKey will not settle any claim requiring payment from you without your prior written approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld).

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

AS-IS Service

THE API, DIGIKEY DATA, SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTATION, DIGIKEY TRADEMARKS, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, AND ANY AND ALL TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, FUNCTIONS, CONTENT, IMAGES, MATERIALS, AND OTHER DATA OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DIGIKEY OR ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY THE "SERVICE OFFERINGS") ARE PROVIDED "AS IS."

No Warranties

DIGIKEY AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE OFFERINGS.

Disclaimer of All Warranties

DIGIKEY AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
- Implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY
- Satisfactory quality
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Title
- Non-infringement
- Quiet enjoyment
- Any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade

No Warranty of Operation

DIGIKEY AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The SERVICE OFFERINGS will function as described
- The SERVICE OFFERINGS will be uninterrupted or error-free
- The SERVICE OFFERINGS will be free of harmful components
- Data stored will be secure
- Data stored will not be lost or damaged

Not Responsible for Disruptions

DIGIKEY AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR service interruptions, including suspensions, power outages, system failures, or other interruptions.

No Third-Party Warranties

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION OBTAINED BY YOU FROM DIGIKEY OR FROM ANY THIRD PARTY OR THROUGH THE API SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT.

16. Limitation of Liability

Excluded Damages

DIGIKEY AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR:
- Loss of profits
- Goodwill
- Use
- Data or other losses

(EVEN IF DIGIKEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES)

This applies to liability arising:
(i) From use or inability to use the API, DigiKey Data, Software, or Documentation
(ii) From cost of procurement of substitute goods and services
(iii) From unauthorized access to or alteration of Your Website or Internal Application
(iv) From accuracy of information retrieved via the API

Liability Cap

IN ANY CASE, DIGIKEY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000).

Jurisdiction Exceptions

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION/EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

17. Disputes

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to any conflict of law provisions.

Excluded Laws

The following shall NOT apply to this Agreement:
- 1980 United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
- United Nations Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods
- Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act
- Any implementations thereof in various jurisdictions
- Any subsequent revisions thereto

Arbitration

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the API, DigiKey Data, Software, Documentation, or Performance Data (a "Dispute") shall be settled by arbitration under the rules provided by the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

You hereby waive any right you may otherwise have to a jury trial.

Arbitration Details:

A single arbitrator shall preside
The arbitrator shall determine the arbitrability of any alleged Dispute in their sole discretion
Arbitration shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota
To the fullest extent permitted by law, no arbitration will be joined to arbitration involving any other party, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise
Judgment on an award may be entered in any state or federal court within or without Minnesota

Injunctive Relief Exception

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in lieu of or addition to any other remedies, DigiKey may seek injunctive or other relief in any state, federal, or national court of competent jurisdiction for any actual or alleged infringement, misappropriation, or violation of DigiKey's intellectual property or proprietary rights or rights in confidential information.

You hereby irrevocably consent to non-exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts of the State of Minnesota with respect to any such court action.

You further acknowledge that DigiKey's rights in its intellectual property and confidential information are of a special, unique, extraordinary character with peculiar value, and unauthorized use, disclosure, or loss cannot be readily estimated and may not be adequately compensated for in monetary damages.

18. Entire Agreement

This Agreement along with the Terms & Conditions posted on DigiKey.com constitute the entire agreement between you and DigiKey regarding the subject matter and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous representations, understandings, agreements, or communications, whether written or oral.

Where any term of DigiKey's Terms & Conditions conflicts with any term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall control with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

19. Notice

Both parties must send all notices relating to this Agreement to:

For DigiKey:

Via registered mail, return receipt requested, or via internationally recognized express mail carrier:

DigiKey
Digital Marketing Department
701 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
USA

For You:

Notices will be communicated via the email address of record in your My DigiKey account, or other reasonable communication means.

It is your responsibility to keep your email address current and periodically check the Portal for new notices.

For email, you will be deemed to have received any email sent to such email address upon our sending, whether or not you actually receive it.

20. Assignment

You may not assign, delegate, or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any rights/obligations under this Agreement (including by subcontract, merger, change of ownership, or operation of law) without the prior written consent of DigiKey.

Any assignment, delegation, or transfer in violation of this shall be void.

DigiKey may assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations.

21. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable by reason of any failure or delay in performance of its obligations for any cause beyond the reasonable control of such party, including:
- Electrical outages
- Internet service provider failures
- Default due to internet disruption (denial of service attacks)
- Riots
- Insurrection
- Acts of terrorism
- War
- Fires
- Floods
- Earthquakes
- Explosions
- Other acts of God

22. Waivers

The failure by DigiKey to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall in no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such provision nor affect DigiKey's right to enforce such provision thereafter.

All waivers by DigiKey must be in writing to be effective.

23. Export Compliance and Restrictions

You shall, in connection with your use of the API, Documentation, Software, and DigiKey Data, comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including:

Export Administration Regulations
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Country-specific economic sanctions programs implemented by the Office of Foreign Assets Control

Contact Information

DigiKey Corporation
701 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 USA

Email: api.contact@digikey.com
Web: Developer Portal
Support: Contact Form

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