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 or upload dataset sample.

Data Provider Declarations

By listing data on Opendatabay, you explicitly declare and warrant that:

• You are the original creator or have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to sell the data
• The data was collected through legal and ethical means
• You have maintained proper records of data collection methods and sources
• You have the authority to grant the licenses specified in your listing

Prohibited Data Types

The following types of data are strictly prohibited from being listed on Opendatabay:

• Personal Information and Identity Data:
  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII) without proper anonymization
  • Email addresses, phone numbers, or contact information databases
  • Social security numbers, government IDs, or other official identification
  • Medical or health records that have PII
  • Financial information or credit card data
• Restricted Data Sources:
  • First-party data collected without explicit consent
  • Data scraped from websites in violation of their terms of service
  • Data obtained through unauthorized access or breach
  • Stolen or illegally obtained datasets
  • Data subject to non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality obligations
• Prohibited Content:
  • Content promoting illegal activities
  • Harmful, misleading, or fraudulent data
  • Discriminatory or hate-related content
  • Data that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights
  • Content violating privacy laws or regulations
  • Malicious code, scripts, or software including:
    • Exploit scripts or hacking tools
    • Files containing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
    • Links to malicious websites or downloads
    • Tools designed for network attacks or unauthorized access

Data Quality and Verification

Data Providers must maintain high standards of data quality and provide proper verification of their data sources. The following requirements must be met:

• Source Documentation:
  • Maintain clear documentation of data collection methods
  • Provide proof of data ownership upon request
  • Document any data processing or transformation steps
  • Maintain records of consent where applicable
• Quality Standards:
  • Data must be accurately described
  • Description must be complete and truthful
  • Data format and structure must match the description
  • Any known limitations or biases must be disclosed

Compliance and Legal Obligations

Data Providers are responsible for ensuring that their datasets comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • GDPR compliance for EU-related data
  • CCPA compliance for California-related data
  • Compliance with sector-specific regulations (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)
  • Adherence to local data protection laws
• Platform Rights:

  Opendatabay reserves the right to:

  • Request proof of ownership or right to sell
  • Conduct data quality audits
  • Remove non-compliant datasets
  • Suspend or terminate accounts violating these terms
  • Report violations to appropriate authorities

Violations and Enforcement

Violations of these terms may result in:

• Immediate removal of listed data
• Account suspension or termination
• Forfeiture of pending payments
• Legal action where applicable
• Reporting to relevant authorities

Indemnification

Data Providers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Opendatabay from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• Violation of these terms
• Inaccurate ownership claims
• Third-party intellectual property claims
• Privacy law violations
• Misuse of listed data

Reporting Issues

If a Data Consumer or another user identifies any issues related to the datasets listed by the Data Provider, they may report it directly to Opendatabay. Opendatabay reserves the right to investigate such claims and take appropriate action, including suspension or removal of the dataset in question.

Conflict Resolution

In the event of a dispute between the Data Provider and Data Consumer, Opendatabay will act as a neutral intermediary to facilitate resolution. However, Opendatabay does not assume liability for any disputes and encourages both parties to resolve issues amicably.

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