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# Rate Limits

Sivo APIs enforce a rate limit of **6,000 requests per rolling 60-second window** per source IP — a sustained **100 requests per second** — in both **Production** and **Sandbox** environments. This limit applies across all endpoints and requests within your account. Short bursts above 100 requests per second are fine as long as the 60-second total stays under the limit.

If the rate limit is exceeded, the API will return a **429 Too Many Requests** status code, indicating that your request has been throttled. Requests are throttled until the rolling window drops back under the limit.

## Best Practices for Handling 429 Errors

To ensure smooth integration and minimize disruptions:

* **Implement retries with exponential backoff**
  Wait progressively longer between retry attempts (e.g., 1s, 2s, 4s, 8s) instead of retrying immediately.
* **Distribute requests evenly**
  Avoid sending traffic in bursts by spreading requests over time where possible.
* **Use batching or caching**
  Where appropriate, reduce the number of calls by batching multiple operations into a single request or caching responses locally.