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  "name": "ZeroSSL",
  "description": "ZeroSSL is a web-based Certificate Authority and SSL management platform that provides automated SSL/TLS certificates. It offers both a user-friendly graphical interface and a REST API to simplify the process of issuing, renewing, and managing certificates for websites and applications.",
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    "founded": "2016 (as a tool), 2020 (relaunch as CA)",
    "headquarters": "Vienna, Austria (via Apilayer)",
    "pricing_model": "Freemium (Free 90-day certificates, Subscription for longer terms and advanced features)",
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      "Traditional Registrar Purchase: Purchasing certificates through domain registrars like GoDaddy or Namecheap which often involves manual CSR generation and file uploads.",
      "Insecure Hosting: Doing nothing and allowing sites to trigger 'Not Secure' browser warnings, leading to loss of traffic and trust."
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