deHype terminology
Request cap
A limit on how many checks or requests a user can make in a given period.
What it means
Definition
Request cap: A request cap helps control resource use and prevent abuse. It is a product and infrastructure term rather than an evidence term.
What it can tell you
It can help explain why a report is cautious even when the underlying study is real.
What it cannot tell you
It cannot replace reading the source evidence, methods and limitations.
Headline trap
Why this matters in headlines
A free user may have a daily request cap for headline checks.