Deprecation Policy for Resources

Deprecation Policy for Resources

  1. Purpose

This policy aims to establish clear guidelines for the deprecation and discontinuation of resources provided by Combateafraude Tecnologia da Informação S.A. (hereinafter referred to as "CAF"), ensuring transparency, predictability, and appropriate support for clients, partners, and developers using CAF’s services.

  1. Scope and Assumptions

This policy applies to all resources developed, maintained, and made available by CAF, including APIs, SDKs, libraries, features, and associated services.

The assumptions include a commitment to clear and timely communication regarding any changes in the resource lifecycle, support during the transition period, and minimizing operational impacts for clients.

  1. Coverage and Applicability

This policy is applicable to all clients, partners, and integrators who use CAF’s resources.

  1. Definitions

Resource Category

Description

Active

Available, maintained, and fully supported. Receives continuous improvements, updates, and full technical support.

Deprecated

Still functional, but in the process of being discontinued. Does not receive new features, only critical fixes. Technical support is limited. Migration to updated resources is highly recommended.

Obsolete

Still functional, but officially discontinued. No longer receives updates, fixes, or support. Its use is strongly discouraged.

Other definitions, when applicable, will be available in our official documentation:

https://docs.caf.io.

  1. Deprecation Guidelines

CAF will follow a structured process for the deprecation and discontinuation of resources, ensuring clients have sufficient time to adapt.

    1. Communication and Notices

Advance notice: CAF commits to informing about the discontinuation of any resource at least 60 days in advance of the date when the resource will be officially discontinued and considered obsolete. From the time the notice is issued, the resource will be classified as deprecated, and its transition period will begin.

Communication channels:

  • Official documentation

  • Release notes

  • Emails to registered contacts (when applicable)

  • Service status page (https://status.caf.io/)

  • Customer Success team support (when applicable)

Contents of the communication:

  • Resource status marked as “deprecated”

  • Reasons for deprecation (e.g., outdated architecture, insecure dependencies, replacement by superior technology)

  • Benefits and guidance for migration

  • Recommended replacement resource (if applicable)

  • Useful links such as documentation, migration guides, and code examples

    1. Transition Period

Deprecated resources will remain functional during the transition period; however:

  • They will not receive new features or improvements

  • Only critical fixes may be applied, evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the impact and complexity of the fix versus the benefit of migrating to active resources

  • Immediate migration to updated and actively maintained versions is strongly recommended

    1. Exceptions

CAF reserves the right to discontinue any resource immediately and without prior notice under the following circumstances:

  • Identification of critical security risks

  • Legal or regulatory obligations

  • Misuse, abuse, or fraudulent use of the resource

  1. Final Provisions

This policy ensures that users operate with the most secure, efficient, and up-to-date versions of CAF resources. We strongly encourage proactive migration to newer versions to maximize benefits and ensure future compatibility. We are committed to maintaining clear and informative communication throughout the deprecation process to support all stakeholders.

We also emphasize that the fraud prevention process is not guaranteed to function properly in deprecated or obsolete resources.

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