> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.biodock.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.biodock.ai/user/free-user-limitations.md). # Free user limitations ## Archived Content for Free Users ### Overview To help optimize platform resources and storage availability for all users, Biodock may archive older content associated with Free accounts. Archiving allows Biodock to maintain platform performance while continuing to provide free access to the platform. ### What can be archived? The following types of content may be archived if they have not been accessed for an extended period: * Files * Analysis jobs and results * AI models As a general guideline, content that has not been accessed for approximately **3 months** may become eligible for archiving. > **Note**\ > Archiving policies, eligibility criteria, and retention periods may change as Biodock continues to improve platform resource management. ### Download important results before archiving If you are using a Free account, Biodock recommends downloading any files, analysis results, or other data that you may need in the future. Because older content may be archived after extended periods of inactivity, downloading important results ensures you maintain access to your data regardless of account status. > **Best Practice**\ > Regularly download and store important outputs, reports, and datasets locally or in your organization's preferred storage solution. ### What happens when content is archived? When an item is archived: * It remains stored by Biodock. * It is no longer available for use, viewing, or execution within the platform. * Any workflows that depend on the archived item may be unavailable until the item is restored. ### Restoring archived content Archived content is only eligible for restoration after the account has been converted to a paid account through the purchase of: * Credits * Storage * Other eligible Biodock services After becoming a paid user, archived content is **not restored automatically**. To restore archived content, you must submit a restoration request to the Biodock team. Restoration requests are typically completed within **72 hours**. > **Important** > > * Archived content cannot be restored while the account remains on the Free plan. > * Purchasing credits, storage, or other Biodock services does not automatically restore archived content. > * A restoration request must be submitted after upgrading to a paid account. > * Restoration requests may take up to 72 hours to complete. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.biodock.ai/user/free-user-limitations.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.