# Why should I deposit my data in a CLARIN repository and not somewhere else?

**URL:** https://forum.clarin.eu/t/why-should-i-deposit-my-data-in-a-clarin-repository-and-not-somewhere-else/1489
**Category:** FAQ
**Tags:** depositing
**Created:** [23 July 2026 08:54 UTC](https://forum.clarin.eu/t/why-should-i-deposit-my-data-in-a-clarin-repository-and-not-somewhere-else/1489 "2026-07-23T08:54:11Z")
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### Author: ![dieter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@dieter](https://forum.clarin.eu/u/dieter)
#### Post date: [23 July 2026 08:54 UTC](https://forum.clarin.eu/t/why-should-i-deposit-my-data-in-a-clarin-repository-and-not-somewhere-else/1489/1 "2026-07-23T08:54:11Z")

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- CLARIN repositories are more than just a place to upload data. They are hosted at [sustainable CLARIN centres](https://www.clarin.eu/content/clarin-centres) that have a **long-term** perspective, in terms of support and maintaining the infrastructure.
- Local [experts](https://www.clarin.eu/content/clarin-centres#k-centres-knowledge-centres) at a CLARIN centre can help you with curating the data and metadata, and **advise** on the use of certain [formats and standards](https://standards.clarin.eu/sis/).
- Depositing with a CLARIN repository ensures optimal **visibility and findability** , e.g. via the [Virtual Language Observatory](https://vlo.clarin.eu) and the [Resource Families](https://www.clarin.eu/resource-families).