---
id: GOV_NEW_RATE_LIMITING
type: reference
status: active
tier: T4
title: rate-limiting (current)
description: Current rate-limiting governance.
applies_when:
  - "token bucket"
  - "leaky bucket"
  - "429 response"
  - "rate limit header"
supersedes: GOV_OLD_RATE_LIMITING
---

# rate-limiting (current)

This document records the current governance decision for the rate-limiting area. It states the recommended approach, the rationale behind it, and how to request an exception.

## Decision

- Adopt the documented pattern for this area.
- Prefer the recommended approach over ad-hoc alternatives.
- Record any deviation in the project decision record.
- Consult this page before related work begins.
