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Concepts

Core concepts you need to understand to work with the IPTO API.

IPTO is a marketplace for valuable private data. These pages explain the building blocks you will encounter when integrating with the platform -- from organizational boundaries to search and billing.

Overview

  • Tenants

    Organizational boundaries, roles, plan tiers, and tenant isolation.

    Tenants

  • Datasets

    Collections of related data objects, their modalities, monetization, and lifecycle.

    Datasets

  • Objects

    Individual files within a dataset, the upload flow, and the review process.

    Objects

  • API Keys

    Machine credentials, scopes, and dataset access controls.

    API Keys

  • Search & Retrieval

    Retrieval modes, query syntax, filters, and result structure.

    Search & Retrieval

  • Billing

    Metered usage, billable events, provider revenue share, and spend visibility.

    Billing