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Linear may set and enforce API usage limits

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Linear may, in its sole discretion, set and enforce limits on Customer's use of the API and Customer agrees to adhere to such limits.

Excerpt from Linear's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Linear Terms of Service
Entity
Linear
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-071543
Document ID
CA-D-00549
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9cca26e0a660105ad1c14c40d507c56845e5f2be3994628be16f6f9a072e318f
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 14:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Linear
Document: Linear Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-071543
Captured: 2026-07-12 14:58:38 UTC
SHA-256: 9cca26e0a660105a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linear/linear-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-071543/linear-may-set-and-enforce-api-usage-limits/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Linear's Linear may set and enforce API usage limits clause do?

The clause states: “Linear may, in its sole discretion, set and enforce limits on Customer's use of the API and Customer agrees to adhere to such limits.”

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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