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To ensure a seamless, high-performance experience for all law firms, the Scoutline API implements strict rate limiting across different tiers.

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Standard Limits

Most endpoints follow these default throttles:
  • Read Requests: 5,000 requests per minute.
  • Write Requests: 1,000 requests per minute.
  • Agentic Drafting: 50 concurrent jobs per firm.

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Rate Limit Headers

Every API response includes headers to help you track your current consumption:
HeaderDescription
X-RateLimit-LimitThe maximum number of requests allowed in the current window.
X-RateLimit-RemainingThe number of requests remaining in the current window.
X-RateLimit-ResetThe time (in UTC) when the current window resets.

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Handling Throttling

When a limit is reached, the API returns a 429 Too Many Requests. Our official SDKs include automatic exponential backoff to handle these cases gracefully.