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After the credit balance is used up, API requests switch to consuming the user's purchased credits or auto-recharge; when neither is available, API requests stop directly, and the subscription itself is not charged.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/12/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/10/2027
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