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Service levels

Our APIs come with a service level, outlining its availability and the speed at which we address any problems.

Service levels

All our APIs have specific standards that determine their availability and the speed at which we address any problem.

The standards below do not include the time it takes for an API to respond. These apply solely to the live production environment and not to our testing environments. APIs categorised as alpha or retired do not have defined service levels.

Be aware that, while we strive to meet these standards, these cannot be guaranteed. We must consider other factors when dealing with an issue. If we fail to meet these standards, we will not be liable to you.

NDP service levels

Operational hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. This is an expected minimum, with many APIs available outside business hours.

Supported hours

We're available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

NDP service levels

Operational hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays (expected minimum, with many APIs available outside business hours)

Supported hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

Availability (in supported hours)

98%

Issue response times
(in supported hours)

  • Priority 18 hours
  • Priority 216 hours
  • Priority 340 hours
  • Priority 4120 hours
  • Priority 5240 hours

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