Frequently asked questions

You can find answers to the most common questions about OpenSanctions here, including detailed information about the structure of the database, the commercial product, and technical details of the API and bulk data.

Commercial

Why do I have to pay for the data if I can just download it?
Can I use the website for commercial purposes?
Why should I use OpenSanctions?
How do I acquire a commercial license?
What data formats do you make available?
What do people use OpenSanctions for?
How does payment work?
What are the terms for using the service and bulk data?
Can we set up a custom agreement for using the data?
What is the value-add from OpenSanctions?
What is included in each pricing tier?
Who is exempted from commercial licensing?
Do you offer discounts for startups and new ventures?
Do you offer usage-based licensing?
What happens if OpenSanctions discontinues its service?

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OpenSanctions is free for non-commercial users. Businesses must acquire a data license to use the dataset.

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