API Usage Policy

This policy is part of the Documentation under the API and Data License Terms and is updated as described in Section 9 of those terms. It covers how to use the Distill API day to day.

Rate limits

By default, each team can make up to 60 requests per minute, and each IP address up to 300 requests per minute. Limits may differ by plan or Order Form. Requests over a limit receive an error response; retry after a short wait. We may throttle traffic temporarily to protect the API.

Showing data to others

If your Use Rights include External Display, show at least one link to the source with every item that includes third-party content, using the URLs in the sources field. You don’t need to credit Distill unless your Order Form says so. Don’t present third-party content as your own.

Storing data

Store what you need to run your application, in any form. Don’t make stored data available to others beyond your Use Rights, and delete bulk copies when your subscription ends. If we ask you to remove a specific item, stop showing it to others within five business days.

Versioning and changes

The API is versioned in the URL, for example /v1. We give at least 30 days’ notice before removing functionality or making a breaking change to a released version. New fields and endpoints can appear at any time, so your integration should ignore fields it doesn’t recognize. Features marked beta may change without notice.

API keys

Keep keys secret and use them only from server-side code. Use separate keys for separate environments. If a key leaks, revoke it in your settings and contact support@distillintelligence.com.

Source-specific terms

Some data comes with its own terms, such as attribution requirements for certain public registries. We list them here when they apply.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. We’ll give reasonable notice of changes that materially restrict your use, except where a change is needed to protect the API’s security or availability.

Questions: support@distillintelligence.com