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API Requests Exceeding Rate May Be Limited with 429 Error

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 333 other provisions on other platforms.

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GOAT Medium

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DeepL API Growth and DeepL API Developer are designed to process at least 600 characters per minute and per Customer; exceeding use may be limited, and Customers may encounter a 429 "Too Many Requests" error message.

Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepL Terms and Conditions
Entity
DeepL
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-045091
Document ID
CA-D-00449
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d1609857ce95917e69ae41f91e9eb648d2a71d4094bc790166b60a2ddd87b296
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DeepL
Document: DeepL Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-045091
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:29:36 UTC
SHA-256: d1609857ce95917e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepl/deepl-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-045091/api-requests-exceeding-rate-may-be-limited-with-429-error/
Accessed: Aug. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DeepL's API Requests Exceeding Rate May Be Limited with 429 Error clause do?

The clause states: “DeepL API Growth and DeepL API Developer are designed to process at least 600 characters per minute and per Customer; exceeding use may be limited, and Customers may encounter a 429 "Too Many Requests" error message.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 108 platforms. See the full comparison.

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