Limitations and Restrictions

Understand the limitations and restrictions of the Ds Cloud Database API.

The use of the Ds Cloud Database API is subject to various regulations, security measures, and system policies to ensure fair access and compliance. This document outlines key restrictions, blocked regions, and API rate limits.

Blocked Countries

Due to regulatory requirements, local laws, and privacy concerns, access to our services and APIs is restricted in certain regions. We are working to expand availability but cannot guarantee service in these areas.

Current List of Blocked Countries

Country	Code	Reason
TOR (All)	TOR	Regulatory restrictions
Belarus	BY	Regulatory restrictions
China	CN	Regulatory restrictions
Cuba	CU	Regulatory restrictions
Hong Kong	HK	Regulatory restrictions
Iran	IR	Regulatory restrictions
North Korea	KP	Regulatory restrictions
Russia	RU	Regulatory restrictions
Syria	SY	Regulatory restrictions
Afghanistan	AF	Regulatory restrictions

Captcha Requirements

To mitigate security risks, users from certain countries must solve a CAPTCHA before accessing our services or APIs.

Countries Requiring CAPTCHA

Country	Code	Reason
Bangladesh	BD	Security reasons
India	IN	Security reasons
Iraq	IQ	Security reasons
Philippines	PH	Security reasons
Ukraine	UA	Security reasons
Venezuela	VE	Security reasons
Vietnam	VN	Security reasons
Indonesia	ID	Security reasons
Malaysia	MY	Security reasons

Database API Usage Limits

To ensure fair usage and system stability, the Ds Cloud Database API enforces rate limits. Violations, such as abusive usage, may result in account suspension.

Key Points

• Abuse Policy: Illegal or abusive use of the API can lead to account suspension.

• Rate Limits: If you exceed the limit, you’ll receive a 429 Too Many Requests response. Wait 30 minutes before retrying.

• External Applications: Apps hosted outside of Ds Cloud are limited to 300 requests per minute.

Current Rate Limits by Plan

Account Plan	Rate Limit (60s)	Max Daily Requests
Bronze	60 requests	86,400 requests
Silver	90 requests	129,800 requests
Titanium	150 requests	216,600 requests
Essential	200 requests	288,000 requests
Advanced	250 requests	360,000 requests
Ultimate	300 requests	432,000 requests

Best Practices

1. Monitor Usage: Regularly check your API usage to ensure compliance with limits.

2. Optimize Requests: Minimize redundant calls to stay within your plan’s limits.

3. Upgrade Plans: If your application requires higher limits, consider upgrading to a plan that meets your needs.

By following these guidelines and understanding the restrictions, you can effectively and securely use the Ds Cloud Database API. For more information or to discuss custom plans, contact our support team.