Billing and Cost Management¶
Overview¶
TurboAI Cloud's Billing and Cost Management is designed to provide users with a transparent, flexible, and cost-effective way to manage their expenses. The platform offers a range of billing options and strategies to help you control costs and maximize resource utilization effectively.
Billing Options¶
TurboAI Cloud offers flexible billing options to help users control costs and improve resource utilization.
- Pay-as-you-go: Users pay only for the resources they actually use, without the need for upfront payments, offering flexibility and convenience.
Billing Logic¶
- GPU Pod: Billed based on usage duration. Parameters include resource rate, discount, and usage duration.
- BareMetal Cluster: Billed based on usage duration with rental periods measured in weeks.
- Serverless API: Billed based on the number of input/output tokens and the number of API calls, with optional performance quotas.
- Object Storage and Parallel File System Storage: Billed based on capacity and duration.
Bill Management¶
TurboAI Cloud provides bill management features for easy viewing and management of billing information.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill Generation | Regularly generates bills listing resource usage and costs. |
| Bill Inquiry | Users can download bills for cost analysis and control. |
| Cost Analysis | Offers tools to understand cost composition and optimize expenses. |
Payment Methods¶
TurboAI Cloud supports multiple payment methods to ensure users can conveniently manage their accounts.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Card | Supports binding credit cards for payments. |
| Bank Transfer | For large payments, bank transfers are required. |
Consumption Reminders¶
TurboAI Cloud provides consumption reminder mechanisms to ensure users are promptly informed about their payment status and account balance.
- Payment Reminders: Sent immediately after bill generation or reaching a threshold.
Risk Control¶
TurboAI Cloud implements risk control measures to protect users' payment security and account health.
- Payment Risk Control: Bank transfers required for large payments.
- Credit Card Risk Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of credit card status.
Refund Processing¶
TurboAI Cloud provides a transparent refund policy to ensure users can receive appropriate refunds when needed.
- Bill Cycle Control: Reconciliation should be completed within 7 working days after receiving the bill.
Late Payment Handling¶
TurboAI Cloud takes reasonable measures for overdue accounts, including service suspension and late fees.
Tips¶
Tip
Regularly check bills and credit balances to avoid service interruptions.
Note
Ensure that credit card information is accurate to prevent payment failures.
Next Steps¶
To ensure your account remains in good standing and to comply with all relevant regulations, proceed to the Security and Compliance section for more information on how to secure your account and data.