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title: Fair Use Policy
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> Effective Date: May 15, 2025

## Overview

This page outlines the fair usage of [Edge & Node's Upgrade Indexer](/subgraphs/providers/subgraph-studio/upgrade-indexer/). This policy is designed to ensure the efficient use of queries and storage across the free-tier community.

Storage limits, sync thresholds, and usage requirements are explained below. Users who exceed specified limits will need to advance to a paid plan.

We thank users for doing their part to maintain performance and reliability across Edge & Node's infrastructure.

### 1. Scope

This policy applies to all individual users, teams, chains, and dapps using Edge & Node's Upgrade Indexer in Subgraph Studio.

### 2. Fair Use Limits

#### **Storage Limits**

Free Storage: **Up to 10 GB**

Beyond that, pricing is variable and adjusts based on usage patterns, network conditions, infrastructure requirements, and specific use cases. Note that Subgraphs of any size will be deleted after 30 days of dormancy (no usage) in order to make space for active Subgraphs.

#### **Syncing Limits**

Subgraphs must sync within **14 days** of deployment. Subgraphs older than 14 days that fall significantly behind chainhead — at least 2,000 blocks behind with sustained outlier lag — may be deleted, even if they previously synced successfully within 14 days.

> You can monitor your usage to avoid surpassing limits via [Subgraph Studio](https://thegraph.com/studio/).

### 3. Fair Use Violations & Remediation

To preserve the stability of Edge & Node's Subgraph Studio and the reliability of The Graph Network, the Edge & Node Support Team will monitor storage usage and sync times across Subgraphs. Subgraphs that violate limits will be subject to corresponding action, including the deletion of that Subgraph for any of the following reasons:

- **Storage** usage beyond posted limits. This includes circumvention of storage thresholds (e.g., use of multiple free-tier accounts).
- **Utilization** that is abnormally high, or zero utilization, or sustained bandwidth.
- **Sync time** greater than 14 days after deployment.
- **Sync rate** that is a sustained outlier for the chain, over 14 days old, and at least 2,000 blocks behind chainhead.

The Edge & Node Support Team reserves the right to revise fair limits or impose temporary constraints for operational integrity.

If you exceed your fair use limits, you will receive an email alert giving you a grace period of **7 days** to take action. Here are some options:

- Try [pruning Subgraph data](/subgraphs/best-practices/pruning/) to remove unused entities and help stay within storage limits.
- If your subgraph references chains that receive indexing rewards, [indicated by double check marks in the Subgraphs column here](/supported-networks/), then [publish your Subgraph to the Network](/subgraphs/developing/deploying-publishing/publishing-a-subgraph/#adding-signal-to-your-subgraph) and [add signal](/subgraphs/developing/deploying-publishing/publishing-a-subgraph/#adding-signal-to-your-subgraph) to encourage other Indexers on the network to serve it.
- If your Subgraph references a chain that **does not** receive indexing rewards, reach out to InfraDAO [indexing@infradao.com⁠] or @jmulq on Telegram to discuss options that meet your technical needs.

Edge & Node's team is committed to helping users avoid unnecessary interruptions and will continue to support all builders.

### 4. Support

If you believe your usage is incorrectly flagged or have unique use cases (e.g. approved special request pending new Subgraph upgrade plan), reach out to InfraDAO [mailto:indexing@infradao.com] or @jmulq on Telegram.
