Last updated: 2 July 2026. Vatnode is in early access; these terms cover the current website, waitlist, and early-access API.
Vatnode ("we") operates vatnode.com, an API service that validates EU VAT numbers against official sources (VIES, the European Commission's VAT Information Exchange System) and records the resulting evidence. Operator: Oscar Ariza. Contact: oscar@vatnode.com. Vatnode is not affiliated with the European Commission or VIES.
Vatnode provides VAT-number validation results, including — where issued by VIES — the official consultation number, company name and address, and a timestamped log of each validation performed with your API key. Results reflect what official sources return at the moment of the request; we do not alter them and cannot guarantee their correctness.
The API is currently offered as an early-access service. Features, response formats, limits, and pricing may change with notice via email. During early access no service-level agreement applies unless separately agreed in writing. We aim for high availability, but the service depends on upstream availability of VIES and member-state databases.
Paid plans are billed through our merchant of record, Lemon Squeezy, which handles payment processing, invoicing, and applicable taxes under its own terms. You can cancel any time; access continues to the end of the paid period. If the service materially failed to work during a billing period, contact us — we handle refund requests case by case and err on the side of the customer during early access. See the Refund Policy for the specifics, including the 14-day money-back guarantee.
We process the VAT numbers you submit, your requester VAT number if provided, and validation results, and retain them as your audit log. Where a VAT number identifies a natural person (e.g. a sole trader), that data is processed to fulfil the service. See our Privacy Policy for details. You may request export or deletion of your validation log at any time.
Vatnode provides validation evidence, not tax advice. Whether a given transaction qualifies for zero-rating or reverse charge is your decision, made with your tax advisor. We are not liable for tax outcomes, assessments, or penalties.
The service is provided "as is" during early access. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability for any claims arising out of the service is limited to the amounts you paid us in the twelve months before the claim. We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages, or for the unavailability or content of upstream official sources.
You may stop using the service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for breach of these terms, abuse, or non-payment, with notice where practicable. Sections 7–9 survive termination.
We may update these terms; material changes will be announced by email to active API users at least 14 days in advance. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
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