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Listing Terms & Conditions

Read our terms below to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a data provider on Opendatabay.

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

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 Datasets
  • Listing: The Data Provider agrees to list its datasets on the Opendatabay marketplace in accordance with Opendatabay’s listing guidelines.
  • Quality and Accuracy: The Data Provider is responsible for ensuring that all datasets provided are accurate, complete, and lawful.
  • Licensing: The Data Provider grants Data Consumers a [perpetual, non-exclusive] license to use the datasets in accordance with the terms specified in the marketplace.
  • Pricing: The Data Provider sets the required pricing or pricing model for each dataset listed on the marketplace. Opendatabay reserves the right to review and suggest modifications to the pricing if necessary to ensure competitiveness and market alignment.
Data Access and Delivery

The Data Provider agrees to provide data access and delivery to Data Consumers based on the selected delivery method:

  • Download: The Data Provider must provide access to the dataset for download by the Data Consumer. This can be done either by uploading the dataset directly to Opendatabay or by providing a valid and secure download link. It is the responsibility of the Data Provider to ensure the dataset is accessible and the link remains active.
  • API Access: The Data Provider will provide data access via its own API if applicable, or by using Opendatabay APIs in accordance with the specifications agreed upon.
  • On-Request Basis: The Data Provider will fulfil data delivery on a download or request basis as specified in the marketplace listing.
  • Email Download: The Data Provider may offer data access via email download, where the dataset is securely sent to the Data Consumer’s designated email address.
  • Data Room or Database Storage: The Data Provider may provide access to a data room or database storage for ongoing access to datasets. Access to the data room or database storage may incur a monthly or yearly cost based on the Data Provider’s access model.
  • Other: Any other data access, exchange models proposed by the Data Provider, subject to prior agreement with Opendatabay.
Marketing and Promotion

Opendatabay reserves the right to feature, promote, or advertise datasets listed on the marketplace to increase visibility and sales potential.

  • Right to Promote: Opendatabay reserves the exclusive right to feature, promote, market, or advertise datasets and Data Provider profiles listed on the marketplace across various channels, including the platform homepage, social media, email campaigns, and other promotional materials.
  • Usage of Profile Information: By listing on Opendatabay, the Data Provider grants Opendatabay the right to use their name, profile, and dataset details (excluding the actual data content) for promotional purposes without requiring additional consent.
  • Opt-Out Option: Data Providers may contact Opendatabay support to request exclusion from specific promotional activities, but Opendatabay retains the final discretion over marketing decisions.
  • Data Indexing and Discoverability: Datasets listed on Opendatabay may be indexed by search engines such as Google, Bing, and others, making them discoverable through web searches. Additionally, datasets may be accessible via third-party services such as Large Language Models (LLMs), data aggregators, and other data marketplaces, enhancing their visibility and reach.
  • No Guarantee of Sales: While Opendatabay will make reasonable efforts to promote datasets, there is no guarantee of sales or specific promotional outcomes.
Indemnification and Liability
  • Indemnification: The Data Provider agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Opendatabay against any claims arising from the data provided.
  • Limitation of Liability: Opendatabay’s liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of Fees received by Opendatabay from the Data Provider.
Termination
  • Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in effect as long as the Data Provider lists datasets on the Opendatabay marketplace and maintains a public profile on the platform. Upon cessation of listing datasets or removal of the public profile, the Agreement shall remain in effect for a cooling-off period of one (1) month.
  • Termination for Convenience: Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice to the other Party.
  • Effects of Termination: Upon termination, the Data Provider shall cease all use of the Opendatabay platform remove all datasets listed on the marketplace and request for deletion of their data provider profile.
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