> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.onsi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rate Limits

> Learn about what rate limits are and how to handle them.

## Scalability & Throttling

The platform scales with load and enforces throttling at **100 requests per second per client**. We allow short bursts above the limit within reasonable bounds to accommodate natural traffic patterns.

## Rate Limit Responses

When rate limits are exceeded, the API will return a `429 Too Many Requests` status code along with a [`RateLimitExceeded`](/api-reference/error-handling#ratelimitexceeded) error response.

**Example response:**

```json theme={null}
{
  "code": "RateLimitExceeded",
  "message": "Request rate limit exceeded. Please reduce your request frequency."
}
```

## Best Practices

* Implement exponential backoff in your client applications
* Monitor your request rates to stay within limits
* Utilise batch endpoints where possible