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== 1. Overview ==
== Overview ==
The ACT 3 AI platform uses a flexible, usage-based billing system powered by an internal unit called a '''Credit'''. 
The '''Billing Model''' for [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] is credit-based, with different subscription tiers designed for personal creators, professional filmmakers, and enterprises. 
It is designed for creators of all sizes — from individuals to large studios — and balances predictability, scalability, and fairness.
Credits are consumed when generating AI video, images, and assets. Each plan includes cloud storage, credit rollover, and advanced feature access.


The system supports:
== Subscription Plans ==
* Subscription-based access 
* Credit-based metering 
* Role-based access control 
* Rollover banking for unused credits 
* Organizational billing and shared pools 


== 2. Core Model: Credits ==   
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
'''Credits''' represent computational cost and resource usage on the platform.  
! Plan !! Price / Month !! Credits Included !! Credit Rollover !! Cloud Storage !! Key Features
|-
| '''Free''' || $0 || 800 credits || None || 50 MB || style="text-align:left;" |
* Personal Use 
* Create motion videos with watermark 
* Available for first 6 months only 
* Always visible to community 
* Limited features compared to paid plans 
* Includes: [[AI_Wizard|AI Generation]], [[Editor|Camera Controls]], [[Characters|Character Casting & Animation]]
|-
| '''Starter''' || $19 || 9,500 credits || 23,750 credits || 2 GB || style="text-align:left;" |
* Personal Use 
* Create motion videos with watermark 
* Available for first 6 months only 
* Some feature limitations 
* Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
|-
| '''Creator''' || $49 || 24,500 credits || 61,250 credits || 50 GB || style="text-align:left;" |
* Personal Use 
* Generate up to 3 jobs concurrently 
* No watermark on videos 
* Some feature limitations 
* Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
|-
| '''Pro''' || $175 || 87,500 credits || 218,750 credits || 740 GB || style="text-align:left;" |
* Commercial Use for audiences up to 100k 
* Generate 6 jobs concurrently 
* No watermark on videos 
* [[Blender_Integration|Blender AI Story, VFX & Animation Controls]] 
* Create private 2D & 3D sets  
* Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
|-
| '''Enterprise''' || Contact Us || High Credits || Unlimited || Custom (4K supported) || style="text-align:left;" |
* Unlimited commercial use 
* Generate 10+ jobs concurrently 
* No watermark on videos 
* 4K Video Creation  
* Priority Support 
* Blender AI Story, VFX, Animation Controls 
* Create private 2D & 3D sets 
* Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
|}


=== Key Concepts: === 
== Credit System ==
* 1 credit ≈ $0.001 USD in infrastructure cost 
* Credits are consumed for rendering, generation, and exports (see [[Credit_System]]).  
* Credits are consumed based on:  
* Higher plans include larger rollover banks to save unused credits.  
  - GPU/CPU usage  
* Check your balance under '''Billing → Credit Usage''' in your dashboard.
  - Storage usage 
  - AI model licensing 
  - Optional services (e.g. TTS, upscale, MoCap) 


=== Typical Usage Examples: ===   
== Upgrading ==
* Generating a full 2-hour film script and breakdown: ~8,000 credits   
* Plans can be upgraded anytime under [[Subscription Plan]].  
* Higher tiers get bulk discounts and extended rollover caps 
* Unused credits transfer into your rollover bank (up to plan limits).  
* Enterprise customers can negotiate custom features.


== 3. Subscription Plans ==
== See Also ==
* [[Credit_System]] 
* [[Subscription Plan]] 
* [[Documentation]] 
* [[Build_Video]] 


| Plan        | Price (Monthly) | Credits      | Storage | Notes                          |
|-------------|------------------|---------------|---------|----------------------------------|
| Starter    | $0 / $8†        | 800          | 10 GB  | Limited trial for ≤ 6 months    |
| Creator    | $35              | 33,000        | 100 GB  | Rollover cap: 66,000 credits    |
| Studio      | $99              | 120,000      | 500 GB  | Priority queue access            |
| Enterprise  | Custom          | Pooled credits| Custom  | SSO, invoicing, SLAs available  |


† Trial access deactivates after 6 months unless upgraded. 
† Enterprise can include private 3D sets, 4K rendering, and collaboration scaling.


== 4. Credit Rollover Bank == 
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* Unused monthly credits roll over to a personal credit bank 
* Each plan has a maximum cap (e.g. Creator → 66,000) 
* Credits expire after six billing cycles 
* Monthly credits are consumed first; banked credits are used next
 
== 5. Billing Workflow ==
 
=== 5.1 Plan & Usage View === 
* Real-time credit meters (Monthly + Bank) 
* Upgrade/Downgrade options 
* Payment method management (card/VAT) 
* PDF invoices download 
 
=== 5.2 Pre-Spend Confirmation === 
* “Calculate” button shows cost before running AI tasks 
* Example quality tiers: 
  - Q1 = 80 credits 
  - Q2 = 200 credits 
  - Q3 = 400 credits 
 
=== 5.3 Out-of-Credit Actions === 
If credit balance is insufficient, the user sees upgrade options:
* Upgrade to next plan 
* Buy one-time credit pack (+15% surcharge) 
* Cancel and return 
 
== 6. Organization Billing Structure == 
 
=== Key Concepts: === 
* Every user account belongs to at least one '''Organization''' 
* Each Org has:
  - Credit pool 
  - Payment method 
  - Storage bucket 
  - Member access controls 
 
=== Roles & Permissions: === 
* Owner – Full access to billing, members, transfers 
* Billing – Can update payment methods only 
* Creator – Can run jobs using credits 
* Viewer – Read-only access 
 
=== Invitation Methods: === 
* Email-based invites 
* LinkedIn SSO required for free-tier accounts 
* Shared credit toggle available per member role 
 
== 7. Storage Management == 
* Each plan includes fixed S3 video storage 
* Overages trigger upgrade prompts 
* Tools include:
  - Bulk media delete (project/org level) 
  - Auto-purge on downgrade to archive 
* Storage is billed per organization, not per project
 
== 8. Archive Plan == 
Users can downgrade to a free Archive tier:
* Keeps scripts and textual assets 
* Deletes media assets after 30 days 
* Generation disabled unless re-upgraded 
* Re-download of text assets allowed during archive state
 
== 9. Technical Summary ==
 
=== Architecture Components: === 
* Credit Ledger – Atomic debit/credit ops (PostgreSQL + Redis) 
* Plan Catalog – Pricing sync (Stripe API) 
* Usage Meter – Job metrics → Billing ledger 
* Notification System – Credit threshold alerts 
* Billing Gateway – Stripe webhook, invoicing, receipts
 
== 10. Planned Enhancements == 
* Consolidated billing across sub-organizations 
* Marketplace credit splits (for 3rd-party models) 
* Regional VAT & tax calculation 
* Education grants with credit bundles 
* Self-hosting architecture (future) 
 
== 11. Glossary == 
* '''Credit:''' Internal currency based on compute/storage cost 
* '''Rollover Bank:''' Temporary savings pool for unused credits 
* '''Archive Plan:''' Free tier preserving non-video content post-cancellation 
* '''Organization:''' Shared team space for billing, projects, and roles 
 
== See Also == 
* [[Product_Overview]] 
* [[Target_Customers]] 
* [[AI_Task_Assembly]] 
* [[Rendering_System]]

Latest revision as of 15:53, 27 August 2025

Overview

The Billing Model for ACT 3 AI is credit-based, with different subscription tiers designed for personal creators, professional filmmakers, and enterprises. Credits are consumed when generating AI video, images, and assets. Each plan includes cloud storage, credit rollover, and advanced feature access.

Subscription Plans

Plan Price / Month Credits Included Credit Rollover Cloud Storage Key Features
Free $0 800 credits None 50 MB
Starter $19 9,500 credits 23,750 credits 2 GB
  • Personal Use
  • Create motion videos with watermark
  • Available for first 6 months only
  • Some feature limitations
  • Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
Creator $49 24,500 credits 61,250 credits 50 GB
  • Personal Use
  • Generate up to 3 jobs concurrently
  • No watermark on videos
  • Some feature limitations
  • Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
Pro $175 87,500 credits 218,750 credits 740 GB
  • Commercial Use for audiences up to 100k
  • Generate 6 jobs concurrently
  • No watermark on videos
  • Blender AI Story, VFX & Animation Controls
  • Create private 2D & 3D sets
  • Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation
Enterprise Contact Us High Credits Unlimited Custom (4K supported)
  • Unlimited commercial use
  • Generate 10+ jobs concurrently
  • No watermark on videos
  • 4K Video Creation
  • Priority Support
  • Blender AI Story, VFX, Animation Controls
  • Create private 2D & 3D sets
  • Includes: AI Generation, Camera Controls, Character Casting & Animation

Credit System

  • Credits are consumed for rendering, generation, and exports (see Credit_System).
  • Higher plans include larger rollover banks to save unused credits.
  • Check your balance under Billing → Credit Usage in your dashboard.

Upgrading

  • Plans can be upgraded anytime under Subscription Plan.
  • Unused credits transfer into your rollover bank (up to plan limits).
  • Enterprise customers can negotiate custom features.

See Also


Contact Us if you have any problems with billing or subscriptions.

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