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Last updated: 2026-09-22 16:08:48
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This document describes the rules for handling various resources of DataBuddy, a big data agent workbench, when an account has overdue payments.

Overdue Payment Reminder

When an account has overdue payments, the system notifies the following personnel via email and SMS:
The creator of the cloud account
Global resource collaborator
Finance collaborator

Handling Overdue Payments for Computing Resources

Monthly Subscription Computing Resources

Phase
Time Point
Solution
Expiration Reminder
7 Days Before Expiration
The system pushes an expiration warning message (email and SMS).
Normal Use
Expiration Date
If auto-renewal is enabled and the account balance is sufficient, the system renews the subscription automatically. Otherwise, the renewal fails.
Resource Isolation
Within 24 hours after expiration
The compute engine is isolated and unavailable, but the related data is retained.
Isolation Period
Within 15 days after isolation
You can renew and restore the isolated compute engine in the DataBuddy console or Billing Center.
Resource Termination
Isolation period expired (15 days) without renewal
The compute engine is permanently terminated, and the data cannot be recovered.
Note:
For resources recovered through renewal during the isolation period, the renewal cycle starts from the expiration date of the previous cycle.
Self-service return is unavailable within 30 minutes after access is restored. After 30 minutes, the resource can be returned normally.

Pay-as-You-Go Computing Resources

The system deducts fees for pay-as-you-go resources at the top of every hour. When the account balance is deducted to a negative value:
Engine Type
Solution
Platform clusters, real-time clusters
After the account balance is less than 0, the service can continue to be used and billed within 24 hours. After 24 hours, it is isolated and billing stops.
Job clusters, interactive clusters
After the account balance is less than 0, the service can continue to be used and billed within 1 hour. After 1 hour, it is isolated and billing stops.
Post-isolation handling:
Operation
Description
Top up within 15 days to a balance greater than or equal to 0.
The compute engine is released from isolation, restored for use, and continues to be billed.
Overdue payment persists within 15 days
All pay-as-you-go compute engines will be permanently terminated, and the data cannot be recovered.

Handling Overdue Payments for Storage Resources (TCLake Managed Storage)

Phase
Time Point
Solution
Normal Use Period
Within 24 hours after an overdue payment
The managed storage service remains available, and the console displays a reminder that the service will be suspended soon. You need to top up in a timely manner.
Resource Isolation Period
Overdue payment exceeds 24 hours.
The managed storage service stops running, and data cannot be read or written. Storage space continues to be billed, and overdue amounts accumulate.
Resource Termination Period
Overdue payment persists for more than 15 days.
The user is deemed to have voluntarily abandoned the data in TCLake managed storage. The data will be permanently terminated and cannot be recovered.
Note:
During the isolation period, after the user recharges and the account balance becomes greater than or equal to 0, the managed storage service will be automatically restored.

Overdue Payment Handling Process Summary

Normal use → Overdue payment alert (email/SMS) → Resource isolation (service stopped) → Resource termination (irrecoverable).
Key timelines:
Resource Type
Available Time After Overdue Payment
Isolation Period
Termination time
Yearly/monthly subscription compute engine
Within 24 hours after expiration
15 days
Upon expiration of the isolation period
Pay-as-you-go job clusters and interactive clusters
1 hour after an overdue payment
15 days
Upon expiration of the isolation period
Pay-as-you-go platform clusters and real-time clusters
24 hours after an overdue payment
15 days
Upon expiration of the isolation period
TCLake managed storage
24 hours after an overdue payment
15 days
Upon expiration of the isolation period

Recommendations

Enable Auto-Renewal: For yearly/monthly subscription resources, you are advised to enable the auto-renewal feature to avoid service interruption caused by forgetting to renew.
Set Balance Alerts: Set a balance alert threshold in the Billing Center to ensure that the account has sufficient balance.
Check Bills Regularly: Monitor bill details in the Billing Center to stay informed of resource usage and cost changes in a timely manner.

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