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The business model of aggregation platforms typically involves charging a service fee of 5%–20% on top of the original API price as a profit source, while potentially obtaining vendor discounts through bulk purchasing.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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8/13/2026
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Valid until: 11/11/2026
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