softcap
nounUK /ˈsɒftkæp/
US /ˈsɔːftkæp/
A softcap is a limit that can be changed or stretched, not a hard rule.
The game has a softcap on how much gold you can earn each day, but you can still get more by playing longer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In gaming, a point where gaining more of something becomes slower or harder but does not stop completely.
After level 50, experience gain hits a softcap and levels take much longer.
3. In finance, a maximum amount that can be raised or paid but may be exceeded under certain conditions.
The fundraiser set a softcap of $10,000 but allowed donations beyond it.
4. A cap or hat made of soft material rather than a stiff brim.
He wore a softcap while hiking to keep the sun off his face.