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Trial Overview
DataBuddy provides new users with a 30-calendar-day free trial period, helping them fully experience the platform's data development, analytics, and AI capabilities at zero cost. The free resources provided during the trial period can meet the requirements of most evaluation and POC scenarios.
Item
Description
Trial Duration
30 calendar days from the activation date
End Condition
Trial period expiration or exhaustion of free compute resources (600 CU. hours), whichever occurs first.
Application Requirements
Complete Tencent Cloud account registration.
Number of Users
The DataBuddy platform itself has no user quantity limit. The seat limit applies only to DataBuddy Agent.
Free Resource List
During the trial period, the following free resources are available to each account:
Resource Type
Free Tier
Coverage
Description
Compute Resource (CU)
600 CU-hours
Interactive clusters, job clusters, platform clusters, real-time clusters
Consumption of pay-as-you-go compute tasks, with the total quota shared across all cluster types.
Computation Result Cache
100 GB and 1 million requests
Computation result cache for interactive clusters and job clusters
Used for caching computation results. The service will not be stopped after the free quota is used up, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing.
Data Lake Storage
USD 14 voucher
TCLake storage fees
Used to offset TCLake data storage costs. The service will not be stopped after the voucher is used up, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing.
DataBuddy Agent Seat
2
DataBuddy Agent
Applies only to seats for the DataBuddy Agent feature. The DataBuddy platform itself has no user quantity limit.
DataBuddy Agent Credits
5,000 points
DataBuddy Agent
Used for intelligent Q&A and analysis in DataBuddy Agent. After the credits are used up, only Agent becomes unavailable, while other DataBuddy features remain usable.
Note:
When you create an interactive cluster or a job cluster, a portion of your account balance is frozen. The frozen amount depends on the compute resource configuration. The amount is only frozen and will not be actually deducted. It is automatically unfrozen after the resources are terminated. Ensure that your account has sufficient available balance.
Restrictions During the Trial Period
Limitation Category
Description
Impact After Exceedance
Upgrade Method
Total Computing Resources
All cluster types share a total quota of 600 CU-hours.
After exhaustion, the trial will be stopped, and compute resources will be unavailable.
Activate the official service.
Computation Result Cache
100 GB and 1 million requests
The service will not be stopped after the free quota is used up, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing.
No upgrade is required. After the quota is exceeded, billing automatically switches to pay-as-you-go.
Data Lake Storage
A USD 14 voucher offsets storage fees.
After the voucher is used up, the service will not be stopped, and billing will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go.
No upgrade is required. After the quota is exceeded, billing automatically switches to pay-as-you-go.
DataBuddy Agent Seat
Only 2 seats are supported.
If the seat limit is exceeded, Agent cannot be used.
Activate the official service.
DataBuddy Agent Credits
A quota of 5,000 points
After the credits are used up, only Agent becomes unavailable, while other features remain normal.
Activate the official service.
Yearly/Monthly Subscription Billable Item
Cannot be purchased during the trial period.
Not applicable
Activate the official service.
Model Service Resources
Pay-as-you-go billing applies, and no free quota is provided.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Trial Expiration and Termination
Trigger Conditions for Stopping the Trial
The trial will stop when any of the following conditions is met:
1. The trial period expires when 30 calendar days have elapsed since activation.
2. Free compute resources are exhausted when 600 CU. hours of compute resources have been used up.
Note:
When storage vouchers are used up, service suspension will not be triggered, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing. When Agent credits are used up, service suspension will not be triggered, and only Agent features will become unavailable.
Resource Handling Timeline After Termination
After the trial stops, various resources are isolated and terminated according to the following timeline:
Resource Type
Isolation time
Post-Isolation Status
Termination/Cleanup Time
Post-Termination Status
Computing Resource
Isolate immediately upon expiration.
Enters the isolated state and becomes unavailable.
Within 15 days after isolation
Compute resources are permanently terminated and cannot be recovered.
Computation Result Cache
24 hours after an overdue payment 24 hours
Enters the isolated state and becomes inaccessible.
15 days after an overdue payment 15 days
Data is permanently cleared and cannot be recovered.
Data Lake Storage
7 days after an overdue payment 7 days
Enters the isolated state and becomes inaccessible.
15 days after an overdue payment 15 days
Data is permanently cleared and cannot be recovered.
Available Actions After Termination
Phase
Available Action
During compute resource isolation
Can be upgraded to the official edition to restore computing capabilities.
During storage resource isolation
Can be upgraded to the official edition to restore data access.
After resource termination
Data cannot be recovered, computing resources during the trial period are no longer available, and the official edition must be reactivated.
Important:
After the trial stops, be sure to upgrade to the official version before resources are terminated to retain your existing data assets and configurations.
Upgrading to the Full Version
Upgrade Timing
Upgrade at any time during the trial - remaining free resources remain valid after the upgrade.
Upgrade after the trial stops - you can still complete the upgrade before resources are terminated, and existing data will be retained.
Upgrade Methods
Method
Description
Console self-service upgrade
In the DataBuddy console, click Activate Official Service, select the desired configuration, and complete the purchase.
Upgrade Requirements
Complete Tencent Cloud identity verification.
The account balance is not less than USD 0.
Billing Description
Billing Type
Billing Mode
Trial Period
After Exceedance/Use
Official Edition
Interactive cluster
Pay-as-you-go (CU)
Free within the free quota
Stop trial
Billed based on actual usage
Job cluster (Spark)
Pay-as-you-go (CU)
Free within the free quota
Stop trial
Billed based on actual usage
Platform cluster
Pay-as-you-go (CU)
Free within the free quota
Stop trial
Billed based on actual usage
Real-time cluster
Pay-as-you-go (CU)
Free within the free quota
Stop trial
Billed based on actual usage
Computation Result Cache
Pay-as-you-go
Free within the free quota
The service will not be stopped, and billing will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go.
Billed based on actual usage
Data Lake Storage
Pay-as-you-go
CNY 100 voucher deduction
The service will not be stopped, and billing will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go.
Billed based on actual usage
DataBuddy Agent Seat
Seat-based usage
Free quota of 2 seats
Other users cannot use the trial.
Pay by seat quantity
DataBuddy Agent Credits
Points-based consumption
Free quota of 5,000 points
Only Agent is unavailable, while other features remain normal.
Pay by selected points pack
Model Service
Pay-as-you-go
Pay-as-you-go, no free quota
-
Billed based on actual usage
FAQs
Can All Features Be Used During the Trial Period?
Yes, all DataBuddy features are available during the trial, including data ingestion, data development, SQL query, Notebook, workflow scheduling, and AI Agent. The only limitations are resource quotas and the inability to purchase yearly/monthly subscription items.
What Should I Do If Free Computing Resources Are Used Up?
After 600 CU. hours of compute resources are exhausted, the trial will stop, and the compute cluster will enter an isolated state and become unavailable. You can activate the official service during the isolation period to restore usage, and existing data and configurations will be retained after activation.
Will the Service Be Suspended After Storage Vouchers Are Used Up?
No. After the USD 14 storage voucher is used up, TCLake storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing, and fees will be deducted from your Tencent Cloud account balance. If you do not want to incur storage fees, manually delete your TCLake data.
Can DataBuddy Still Be Used After DataBuddy Agent Credits Are Used Up?
Yes. After 5,000 credits are used up, only the DataBuddy Agent feature will be unavailable, while all other features of the DataBuddy platform (data development, SQL query, Notebook, workflow, and so on) can continue to be used normally.
Can I Purchase Yearly/Monthly Subscription Items During the Trial Period?
No. Purchasing yearly/monthly subscription billing items is not supported during the trial. To use yearly/monthly subscription resources, activate the official service first.
Will Data Be Retained After the Trial Period Expires?
After the trial stops, compute resources immediately enter an isolated state and are terminated 15 days later. Storage resources enter an isolated state 7 days after an overdue payment, and data is cleared 15 days after the overdue payment. We recommend that you activate the official service before any resources are terminated to ensure data security.
Does the DataBuddy Platform Have a User Limit?
The DataBuddy platform itself has no user limit. The 2-seat limit during the trial applies only to the DataBuddy Agent feature, while other platform features are not subject to seat limits.

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Trial Use Limitations

Trial Overview

Free Resource List

Restrictions During the Trial Period

Trial Expiration and Termination

Trigger Conditions for Stopping the Trial

Resource Handling Timeline After Termination

Available Actions After Termination

Upgrading to the Full Version

Upgrade Timing

Upgrade Methods

Upgrade Requirements

Billing Description

FAQs

Can All Features Be Used During the Trial Period?

What Should I Do If Free Computing Resources Are Used Up?

Will the Service Be Suspended After Storage Vouchers Are Used Up?

Can DataBuddy Still Be Used After DataBuddy Agent Credits Are Used Up?

Can I Purchase Yearly/Monthly Subscription Items During the Trial Period?

Will Data Be Retained After the Trial Period Expires?

Does the DataBuddy Platform Have a User Limit?

Help and Support

Item	Description
Trial Duration	30 calendar days from the activation date
End Condition	Trial period expiration or exhaustion of free compute resources (600 CU. hours), whichever occurs first.
Application Requirements	Complete Tencent Cloud account registration.
Number of Users	The DataBuddy platform itself has no user quantity limit. The seat limit applies only to DataBuddy Agent.

Resource Type	Free Tier	Coverage	Description
Compute Resource (CU)	600 CU-hours	Interactive clusters, job clusters, platform clusters, real-time clusters	Consumption of pay-as-you-go compute tasks, with the total quota shared across all cluster types.
Computation Result Cache	100 GB and 1 million requests	Computation result cache for interactive clusters and job clusters	Used for caching computation results. The service will not be stopped after the free quota is used up, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing.
Data Lake Storage	USD 14 voucher	TCLake storage fees	Used to offset TCLake data storage costs. The service will not be stopped after the voucher is used up, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing.
DataBuddy Agent Seat	2	DataBuddy Agent	Applies only to seats for the DataBuddy Agent feature. The DataBuddy platform itself has no user quantity limit.
DataBuddy Agent Credits	5,000 points	DataBuddy Agent	Used for intelligent Q&A and analysis in DataBuddy Agent. After the credits are used up, only Agent becomes unavailable, while other DataBuddy features remain usable.

Limitation Category	Description	Impact After Exceedance	Upgrade Method
Total Computing Resources	All cluster types share a total quota of 600 CU-hours.	After exhaustion, the trial will be stopped, and compute resources will be unavailable.	Activate the official service.
Computation Result Cache	100 GB and 1 million requests	The service will not be stopped after the free quota is used up, and storage will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go billing.	No upgrade is required. After the quota is exceeded, billing automatically switches to pay-as-you-go.
Data Lake Storage	A USD 14 voucher offsets storage fees.	After the voucher is used up, the service will not be stopped, and billing will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go.	No upgrade is required. After the quota is exceeded, billing automatically switches to pay-as-you-go.
DataBuddy Agent Seat	Only 2 seats are supported.	If the seat limit is exceeded, Agent cannot be used.	Activate the official service.
DataBuddy Agent Credits	A quota of 5,000 points	After the credits are used up, only Agent becomes unavailable, while other features remain normal.	Activate the official service.
Yearly/Monthly Subscription Billable Item	Cannot be purchased during the trial period.	Not applicable	Activate the official service.
Model Service Resources	Pay-as-you-go billing applies, and no free quota is provided.	Not applicable	Not applicable

Resource Type	Isolation time	Post-Isolation Status	Termination/Cleanup Time	Post-Termination Status
Computing Resource	Isolate immediately upon expiration.	Enters the isolated state and becomes unavailable.	Within 15 days after isolation	Compute resources are permanently terminated and cannot be recovered.
Computation Result Cache	24 hours after an overdue payment 24 hours	Enters the isolated state and becomes inaccessible.	15 days after an overdue payment 15 days	Data is permanently cleared and cannot be recovered.
Data Lake Storage	7 days after an overdue payment 7 days	Enters the isolated state and becomes inaccessible.	15 days after an overdue payment 15 days	Data is permanently cleared and cannot be recovered.

Phase	Available Action
During compute resource isolation	Can be upgraded to the official edition to restore computing capabilities.
During storage resource isolation	Can be upgraded to the official edition to restore data access.
After resource termination	Data cannot be recovered, computing resources during the trial period are no longer available, and the official edition must be reactivated.

Method	Description
Console self-service upgrade	In the DataBuddy console, click Activate Official Service, select the desired configuration, and complete the purchase.

Billing Type	Billing Mode	Trial Period	After Exceedance/Use	Official Edition
Interactive cluster	Pay-as-you-go (CU)	Free within the free quota	Stop trial	Billed based on actual usage
Job cluster (Spark)	Pay-as-you-go (CU)	Free within the free quota	Stop trial	Billed based on actual usage
Platform cluster	Pay-as-you-go (CU)	Free within the free quota	Stop trial	Billed based on actual usage
Real-time cluster	Pay-as-you-go (CU)	Free within the free quota	Stop trial	Billed based on actual usage
Computation Result Cache	Pay-as-you-go	Free within the free quota	The service will not be stopped, and billing will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go.	Billed based on actual usage
Data Lake Storage	Pay-as-you-go	CNY 100 voucher deduction	The service will not be stopped, and billing will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go.	Billed based on actual usage
DataBuddy Agent Seat	Seat-based usage	Free quota of 2 seats	Other users cannot use the trial.	Pay by seat quantity
DataBuddy Agent Credits	Points-based consumption	Free quota of 5,000 points	Only Agent is unavailable, while other features remain normal.	Pay by selected points pack
Model Service	Pay-as-you-go	Pay-as-you-go, no free quota	-	Billed based on actual usage