usageuntil
Usageuntil is a metadata field used to indicate the date on which the current usage rights for a digital resource expire. It serves as a temporal boundary that informs automated systems and human managers when access or use restrictions must be updated or revoked. The term is not standardized across industries, and its exact meaning can vary by schema or organization.
Format and semantics: Usageuntil is typically stored as a date, often in ISO 8601 form (YYYY-MM-DD) or
Applications: In asset management, digital libraries, and API licensing, usageuntil helps enforce access controls, audit usage,
Considerations: Clear interpretation requires precise definitions of time zones, grace periods, and extensions. Systems must distinguish
See also: validUntil, expirationDate, licenseExpiry, terms of service, metadata schema, access control. See also that usageuntil