To cite the CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index, use the concept DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18351089. Example APA citation: Valmis, T. (2025-present). CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index [Dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18351089. The dataset is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 – free to use for non-commercial research and journalism with attribution.
Dataset Overview for Citations
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Dataset name | CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index |
| Author / creator | Theo Valmis |
| Institution | CannabisDealsUS (cannabisdealsus.com) |
| Concept DOI | 10.5281/zenodo.18351089 |
| Archive platform | Zenodo (CERN) |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) |
| Publication frequency | Weekly |
| Coverage start | December 2025 (ongoing) |
| Geographic scope | US online retailers; hemp-derived cannabinoids under the Farm Bill framework |
| Product coverage | 35,000+ active product listings from 200+ verified US merchants and brands |
Always cite the concept DOI (10.5281/zenodo.18351089). This DOI resolves to the current version and remains stable as new weekly data is added.
Citation Formats
APA 7th Edition
Valmis, T. (2025-present). CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index [Dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18351089
MLA 9th Edition
Valmis, Theo. CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index. Zenodo, 2025, doi:10.5281/zenodo.18351089.
Chicago Author-Date
Valmis, Theo. 2025. "CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index." Dataset. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18351089.
Harvard
Valmis, T. (2025) CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index [Dataset]. Zenodo. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18351089.
Inline Citation (Journalism / Reports)
...according to the CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index (doi:10.5281/zenodo.18351089), a weekly benchmark tracking online retail pricing for hemp-derived cannabinoids across 200+ verified US retailers...
Data Attribution Line (Tables / Charts)
Source: CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index (doi:10.5281/zenodo.18351089). Online retail pricing for hemp-derived cannabinoids. CC BY-NC 4.0.
License and Permitted Uses
The dataset is published under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Permitted without additional permission
- Academic research papers and theses
- Journalism, news articles, and editorial content
- Non-profit policy reports and advocacy documents
- Educational use (courses, lectures, presentations)
Requires written permission
- Commercial research reports sold to clients or subscribers
- Inclusion in paid data products or platforms
- Any commercial application beyond editorial journalism
For commercial licensing: press@cannabisdealsus.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DOI should I use?
Always use the concept DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18351089. This resolves to the current version and remains valid as new weekly data is added.
Can I use this data in a published academic paper?
Yes. Under CC BY-NC 4.0 you may use, analyse, and cite the data in academic publications with attribution. The non-commercial restriction does not apply to academic research published in journals.
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Published by Theo Valmis, Founder, CannabisDealsUS. Dataset DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18351089. CC BY-NC 4.0.
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