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# 🚦 Rate Limiting

To ensure reliable service for all users, the API is subject to rate limits.

#### ⏱️ Limit

* **Maximum:** 5 requests per second per API Key.

#### 🔄 What Happens If You Exceed the Limit?

If you exceed the rate limit:

* You will receive a `429 Too Many Requests` HTTP response.
* Retry after the number of seconds specified in the `Retry-After` header.

#### 📌 Tips

* Implement exponential backoff or request queuing in your integration.
* Avoid bursty traffic patterns.
* Use caching where possible to reduce unnecessary calls.