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Platform Fees & Commission Schedule
This Schedule is incorporated by reference into the Opendatabay Brokerage & Listing Terms and forms part of the agreement between the Data Provider and Opendatabay
Last Updated: October 6, 2026
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.
Terms defined in the Data Provider (Seller) Agreement, including Self-Serve Sale, Brokered Transaction, Transaction Confirmation, Provider Price and Introduced Transaction, have the same meaning in this Schedule.
Platform Fees & Commission Schedule
Listing on Opendatabay is free. Opendatabay applies a tiered commission structure on Self-Serve Sales, API calls, and data access fees. The applicable commission decreases progressively as the transaction value increases, providing lower effective rates for higher-value transactions.
The applicable fee is calculated based on the individual transaction value, not on monthly or cumulative sales.
The commission schedule is:
| Sale Price | Opendatabay Fee (%) | Seller Receives (%) |
|---|---|---|
| $1 - $100 | 30% | 70% |
| $101 - $1,000 | 30% → 25% | 70% → 75% |
| $1,001 - $10,000 | 25% → 20% | 75% → 80% |
| $10,001 - $25,000 | 20% → 15% | 80% → 85% |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | 15% → 10% | 85% → 90% |
| $50,001 - $250,000 | 10% → 5% | 90% → 95% |
| $250,001 and above | 5% | 95% |
For transaction values within a range, the applicable percentage is determined progressively within that range. The exact fee and resulting seller payout are displayed when a Data Provider sets or updates a product price.
After deducting the applicable platform fee, the remaining balance is paid to the Data Provider.
Platform Fee Calculator
Set your sale price and see exactly what you receive.
You Receive ($)
$1
You Receive (%)
70%
Opendatabay Fee ($)
$0
Opendatabay Fee (%)
30%
Brokered Transactions
The commission schedule above does not apply to Brokered Transactions. For each Brokered Transaction, you receive the Provider Price agreed in the Transaction Confirmation, paid in accordance with the Data Provider (Seller) Agreement. Opendatabay sets its own price to the buyer.
Opendatabay may also agree different commercial terms for bespoke brokerage or enterprise transactions where agreed separately in writing.
Introduced Transactions Outside the Platform
Commission is payable on every Introduced Transaction concluded outside the Platform, at the rate in the commission schedule above that would have applied had the transaction been concluded through the Platform as a Self-Serve Sale, calculated on the total contract value, as set out in the Data Provider (Seller) Agreement.
Payouts
Payouts for Self-Serve Sales are made to your verified business account within [30] days of the end of the month in which the sale was completed, provided your balance is at least [$50]. Balances below that amount carry forward.
Where a Self-Serve Sale is refunded or reversed, including by chargeback, the payout for that sale is reversed or set off against future payouts.
Opendatabay may set off any amount you owe it, including commission on Introduced Transactions, against any payout.
Governing Law & Updates
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of London, England.
Opendatabay may update this Schedule. We will give at least thirty (30) days’ notice of any change to commission rates or payout terms by email to registered Data Providers, and the change takes effect at the end of that period. No change applies to any sale or Brokered Transaction already concluded.
Please Note: This policy is effective as of October 6, 2026