> 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 dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` 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 optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.