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description: OpenET uses a multi-tiered system for data access.
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# Quota

## Restrictions

Quota restrictions exist to ensure the availability of computing resources for the entire OpenET community. Attempting to circumvent quota restrictions through the use of multiple OpenET accounts is a violation of the [_Terms of Service_](https://openetdata.org/terms-of-service) and will lead to accounts being removed.&#x20;

## Available Tiers

Account quotas reset on the 1st of each month to the values shown below. When your Earth Engine account is [linked](../earth-engine#linking-your-account) with OpenET, you will automatically be granted access to the second-tier quota.

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## Understanding the Values

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<summary>Monthly Query Limit</summary>

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The number of requests which can be made in a given month. 
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<summary>Max Area Acres</summary>

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Maximum area per request.
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<summary>Max Polygons</summary>

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Maximum number of features contained in a shapefile asset id per raster request. 
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<summary>Encryption</summary>

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Is file encryption enabled for exports on your account. 
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<summary>Max Field IDS</summary>

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Maximum number of OpenET field ids used for a single request.
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## Rate Limits

OpenET has a global rate limit for individual users of **20 per minute** with a maximum of **500 per hour**.&#x20;
