Effective February 1, 2026, api.video subscriptions will no longer be available to businesses based in the United States. This change is due to regulatory and contractual constraints related to US federal law.
Why is api.video no longer available to US businesses?
Entering into contracts with US-based companies requires compliance with the US Cloud Act, a US federal law that allows US authorities to request access to electronic data under certain conditions.
In this contractual context, US authorities may demand access to:
Data hosted on behalf of US companies, or
Data held by a digital service provider that qualifies as an American service provider
Our commitment to data sovereignty and GDPR compliance
The api.video service is operated by OVHcloud OCT1, which guarantees:
Full data sovereignty for its customers
Strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
These guarantees ensure that customer data is protected from access that is not compliant with European data protection laws.
However, these commitments are not compatible with entering into contractual relationships with US-based businesses under the US Cloud Act.
What does this mean for new customers?
As of February 1, 2026, US businesses will no longer be able to subscribe to api.video services.
New subscriptions from US-based companies will be blocked.
What does this mean for existing US customers?
Existing contracts with US businesses that are affected by this change will be terminated by the end of August 2026.
This transition period is intended to give impacted customers sufficient time to plan and migrate if necessary.
Who is affected?
This change applies specifically to:
Businesses legally established in the United States
Contracts that require compliance with US federal law
Non-US businesses are not impacted by this change.
Need help or more information?
If you believe your organization may be affected or if you have questions about this change, please contact our support team. We’re here to help you understand your options and ensure a smooth transition.