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Listing Fees and Charges
Read our terms below to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a data provider on Opendatabay.
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Definitions
The term 'Opendatabay' or 'us' or 'we' refers to the owner of the marketplace whose registered office is 7 Hungate, Beccles, NR349TT, United Kingdom. Our company registration number 15711573, registered in England and Wales. The term 'Data Provider' or 'user' or 'you' refers to the user trying to list data on our marketplace.
Listing Fees and Charges
Opendatabay applies a tiered commission structure on all dataset sales, API calls, and data access fees. The commission decreases as the transaction value increases, ensuring better rates for higher-value sales. After deducting the platform fee, the remaining balance is paid out to the Data Provider.
Please note: All fees are based on individual dataset prices and not on monthly or cumulative sales.
| Sale Price | Opendatabay Fee (%) | Seller Receives (%) |
|---|---|---|
| £1 - £100 | 30% | 70% |
| £101 - £1,000 | 25% | 75% |
| £1,001 - £10,000 | 20% | 80% |
| £10,001 - £25,000 | 15% | 85% |
| £25,001 - £50,000 | 10% | 90% |
| £50,001 - and above | 5% | 95% |
Payments are issued within 30 days after each completed transaction, subject to the conditions outlined below:
Additional Payment Terms:
- Method of Payment: Payments will be made via bank transfer.
- Currency: All payments will be made in GBP (£).
- Payout Thresholds:Payments will only be processed when the total earnings meet a minimum threshold of 100 GBP (£).
- Disputes and Refunds: In the event of a dispute or refund request related to a transaction, the payment to the Data Provider may be withheld until the dispute or refund is resolved.
- Payment Details: The Data Provider is responsible for providing accurate payment details to Opendatabay. Opendatabay is not liable for payments sent to incorrect details provided by the Data Provider.
Opendatabay reserves the right to update commission rates or fees. Data Providers will be notified of any changes at least 30 days in advance.
The Data Provider is responsible for declaring and paying any taxes due on earnings from sales through the marketplace, in compliance with the tax regulations in their country.
The Data Provider must ensure compliance with their country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations. Opendatabay reserves the right to request verification documents to meet legal obligations and may suspend payments until such documentation is provided.
Governing Law
Your use of this marketplace and any dispute arising out of such use of the marketplace is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Updates to Terms
Opendatabay reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these terms.
Please Note: This policy is effective as of September 29, 2025