Export & Escrow Statement

dbsof is designed to prevent data lock-in. This statement outlines our commitments to data portability and business continuity.

Zero-Copy Export

dbsof stores your data in open formats that can be exported without transformation:

• Tables: Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi formats
• Documents: Original formats preserved with metadata
• Events: JSONL with complete lineage
• Schema: OpenAPI and JSON Schema definitions

Schema & Ontology Escrow

Critical schema and ontology definitions are held in escrow with:

• Independent third-party escrow agents
• Automatic release triggers
• Complete documentation and migration guides

FRAND API Commitment

Our APIs are designed on Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) principles:

• Open API specifications
• Standard protocols (REST, GraphQL, SQL)
• No proprietary query languages or formats
• Compatible with industry-standard tools

Business Continuity

In the event of service discontinuation or business changes:

• 12 months advance notice
• Complete data export assistance
• Source code escrow for critical components
• Migration support to alternative platforms

Verification

Export capabilities are tested and verified as part of our Conformance Suite. Regular audits ensure export completeness and data integrity.

Contact

For export and escrow enquiries, contact escrow@dbsof.com