What is a 'rate limit' and how can it lead to a Cloudflare block?

A rate limit is a restriction on the number of requests a user or IP address can make to a website within a specific time frame. Cloudflare implements rate limits to prevent abuse and protect against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Exceeding these limits, even unintentionally (e.g., using a script that makes too many requests), can trigger a temporary or permanent block. Check the website's terms of use or Cloudflare's documentation for specific rate limit information.