Is this API allowed?

#1 - May 27, 2013, 7:14 a.m.

http://v2.gw2stuff.com/overlay

I would really like to use this overlay, but I want to make sure it is allowed first. From what I have heard, people have been banned for less.

Cliff Spradlin

#13 - May 29, 2013, 10:15 p.m.

We have a 3rd party app policy located here: https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/support/account/Policy-3rd-Party-Programs-Multi-Boxing-Macros/first.

This policy was written before we had APIs available, and needs to be updated to make it clear that we encourage app development and usage. We realize that in its current form it can be hard to figure out what is acceptable.

Our hope is that the new policy will make it very clear what is acceptable, so that you don’t have to worry about getting banned by using an app. The new policy is still being written, and we will update you when it’s ready.

It’s our intent to allow API-derived apps like GW2Stuff’s overlay to be used by players. From our perspective, having an overlay is just a different way of presenting content. We are not currently banning players simply for using overlays, and have no plans to do so.