Website Usage Limits

Understanding usage policies and what to do when limits are exceeded

Good News for Most Users

Most askART customers never hit usage limits. Occasionally, expert users will push the limit of research due to intensive professional needs or extensive art market analysis.

Common Causes of Usage Limits

Intensive Professional Research

Art professionals, appraisers, and researchers conducting extensive market analysis may reach limits through legitimate intensive use of our comprehensive database.

Account Sharing (Prohibited)

Important: Sharing account login credentials is prohibited unless by special explicit arrangement with askART. Multiple users sharing one account often triggers usage limits.

What to Do When Usage is Restricted

Contact askART for Solutions

Recommended for professionals

Contact askART to negotiate modifications to usage limits. This may be appropriate for:

  • Regular intensive art price research
  • Professional appraisal work
  • Legitimate business research needs
  • Academic or institutional research

Success Stories: We've found solutions for many professionals, organizations, and even some "hard-core" individual researchers. Let us work with you!

Wait for Next Billing Period

Simple solution for occasional users

Waiting may make sense if your research can be completed in the next billing period. Usage limits reset automatically with each new billing cycle.

Limits reset monthly or annually
No additional cost
Good for occasional intensive research

Tip: Plan your intensive research sessions around your billing cycle to maximize your usage allowance.

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