We're still on invite only basis presently, but we're super pleased to be able to say we're finally happy with the API to go live to as many people as possible, which means the waiting time for non-commercial applications (after we've reviewed your details), is down to only a few days (max).
All existing non-commercial users who have been waiting so long to gain access have now been invited
Commercial users and those guys we need to ask some more questions (regarding intended usage etc.) will be contacted over the next few days, and access granted thereafter.
In the meantime, do leave your feedback and let us know of any problems guys
Just wanted to double check - will I be able to use my API key for offline development - what will happen there? I like to test things on my own computer before putting them live
You will, but you will need a dyndns account or similar so that you can enter a URL for us to associate your account with on the API confirmation screen
Non Commerical Users are given access to 200 of the 700 leagues footytube covers (we have to do this for licensing reasons). By default you are given access to the most popular 200 leagues on FT. If you wish to change the leagues associated with your account, please send us a contact mail and we'll look into it for you
Openfooty is merely a data provider, as explained in the terms. You are responsible for applying for any applicable data licences.
However, with regard to fixture data, you are free to do what you like except in relation to the premier league / UK football leagues and SPL (as far as I know).
Dataco require you to pay some £20k a year last time I looked for showing these UK fixtures. However, you may show the fixture for NEXT match as long as you do it on a per team basis and do not collate this data all together on one page (with multiple teams) - as far as I can recall.
Please double check this - I am not claiming to be 100% up to date on the fixture licensing requirements and this is a rough assessment based on the last time we checked on things.
Ultimately it is your responsibility to do the research / legal legwork required to find out what data licensing is required in your chosen leagues / country
I have got this back. I think we need to be careful about what is shown. Do you have the license?
I have spoken to Dataco who have advised that any part of the fixture list whether it be one match or the complete list will require a license agreement in place.
The only instance we would allow a fixture to be shown without a license would be as part of a significant editorial piece that consisted of both fact and opinion
We give you access to the data via openfooty, nothing more. Like I say, it is your responsibility to ensure licences are in place and that you comply with guidelines
I'm not sure what you're asking. Openfooty doesn't require a licence - it merely provisions access to data. It is only when this data is published (either on your site or elsewhere) that licensing requirements come into effect.
Do remember this only pertains to fixtures, there's a heck of a lot more data under the openfooty hood than fixture feeds.
As for licensing for non-league, as above, I do not believe this requires a licence, but you need to do your own research and make your own decisions - we're not here (nor are we qualified!) to give out legal advice to openfooty publishers