Integrations
Download and link back today; apply for live embeds and API access to integrate Dealcharts context into your apps and articles.Integrations & Embeds
Use Dealcharts visuals and context in your reports, sites, and tools.
1. Current Options (today)
Download & Link Back
Download charts as SVG/PNG and include a link to the source page for context.
- Most charts include export options (right-click or dedicated download button)
- SVG format maintains quality at any size
- PNG format works for quick screenshots and presentations
Cite the Source
Attribute: "Source: Dealcharts.org" with a hyperlink to the relevant page.
Example citation:
Source: Dealcharts.org — WFCM 2025-C65 Deal Overviewhttps://dealcharts.org/capitalmarkets/abs/cmbs/wfcm2025-c65/
Static Include in Docs/Slides
SVG keeps charts crisp in PDFs and slide decks.
Best practices:
- Use SVG for print materials and PDFs
- Include the Dealcharts URL in your bibliography or footnotes
- Preserve any embedded attribution in the visual
2. Planned: Live Embeds (pilot)
We're piloting interactive embeds for verified contributors and partners.
Concept
- Lightweight
or<script>
that renders a live chart or entity card<iframe> - Auto-includes a small "Data from Dealcharts" attribution
- Always links back to the source page for provenance
- Updates automatically when underlying data changes
Early Examples (subject to change)
<!-- Entity card embed --><script src="https://dealcharts.org/embed/entity?id=issuer_1473749"></script><!-- Deal chart embed --><script src="https://dealcharts.org/embed/chart?id=chart_cmbs_2024_office"></script><!-- Deal summary card --><iframesrc="https://dealcharts.org/embed/deal/wfcm2025-c65"width="100%"height="400"frameborder="0"></iframe>
Request Access
Email dev@dealcharts.org with:
- Your site URL and audience description
- Intended use case (article, report, dashboard)
- Whether you're a Verified Contributor
Verified Contributors receive priority access.
Embed Features (planned)
- Responsive design — adapts to container width
- Theme support — light/dark mode
- Accessibility — WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
- Performance — lazy loading and caching
- Privacy-first — no tracking cookies or PII collection
3. Developer Access (API)
If you need programmatic data (entities, deals, charts, submissions), see /api for:
- Early access tiers (Public, Verified, Partner)
- Example endpoints and authentication
- Rate limits and usage guidelines
- SDK examples in Python and JavaScript
Common API use cases:
- Building custom dashboards
- Integrating deal data into internal tools
- Automating data exports and reports
- Creating custom visualizations
4. Attribution & Brand Use
Required Attribution
- Keep "Source: Dealcharts.org" visible near the visual or in a footnote
- Include a hyperlink to the specific deal or entity page when possible
- For embeds, don't modify or remove embedded attribution/links
Acceptable Use
✅ Use in research reports and articles
✅ Include in presentations and slide decks
✅ Embed in blog posts with proper attribution
✅ Share on social media with credit
✅ Use in internal documents and analysis
Prohibited Use
❌ Remove or obscure attribution
❌ Claim the data as your own work
❌ Redistribute raw data without permission
❌ Use for misleading or fraudulent purposes
❌ Violate our Terms of Service
Third-Party Logos
Use of third-party logos (from verified entity profiles) remains the property of each organization. Respect trademark guidelines when featuring entity logos.
Commercial Use
For commercial redistribution or white-label use, contact partnerships@dealcharts.org for licensing options.
5. Security & Performance Notes
Embed Security
- Embeds are designed to be fast and read-only
- We use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- No JavaScript injection or cross-site scripting (XSS) risks
- All embed content is served over HTTPS
Privacy
- We avoid cookies and do not collect PII through embeds
- No user tracking or analytics via embedded content
- See /security and /privacy for full policies
Performance
- Embeds use lazy loading and CDN caching
- Minimal JavaScript footprint (< 10KB gzipped)
- Optimized for Core Web Vitals
- No impact on your page's Lighthouse scores
Browser Support
- Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Graceful degradation for older browsers
- Mobile-responsive by default
6. Example Use Cases
Research Analysts
"We embed deal summary cards in our weekly CMBS reports, linking back to Dealcharts for full provenance."
Tools used: Static PNG exports + citations
Financial Bloggers
"Live embeds let our readers see current data without leaving the article."
Tools used: Embed scripts (pilot program)
Consulting Firms
"We use the API to pull deal data into our internal dashboards and client presentations."
Tools used: API access + custom visualizations
Verified Entities
"We embed our own entity card on our investor relations page to show our presence in the graph."
Tools used: Entity embed script (pilot program)
Get Started
Choose your integration path:
📥 Download & Cite
→Start using Dealcharts visuals today with proper attribution.
🔌 Live Embeds
→Apply for pilot access to interactive embeds.
✍️ Verified Contributor
→Get priority embed access and API benefits.
🏢 Verify Your Entity
→Control your profile and embed your entity card.
🔧 API Access
→Integrate Dealcharts data programmatically.
🤝 Partner with Us
→Explore custom integrations and licensing.
Support & Questions
Need help with integrations?
- Technical questions: dev@dealcharts.org
- Attribution guidelines: /disclosures
- Privacy & security: /privacy and /security
- General inquiries: /contact