I’m planning to upgrade to Tier 5 and make a $1000 payment due to RPM and TPM issues. If my OpenAI API usage decreases afterward and my spending reduces accordingly, could my tier be downgraded, or would I still need to maintain the $1000 payment?

The tier system is a trust level, based on past payments that OpenAI has received, and the time that has passed to ensure that there was no chargeback or fraud. It currently considers all previous payments you have made, so you should maintain that tier even after inactivity or using all credits. I…

Once the tier is upgraded, does it not downgrade even if the usage decreases?

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hms96104 September 9, 2024, 1:49am 3

Thank you so much for your response! Your answer provided me with the clarity I needed, and I feel much more confident about the situation now. Thanks again

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Once the tier is upgraded, does it not downgrade even if the usage decreases?

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