> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.onyxiq.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How OnyxIQ credits work

> Credits are OnyxIQ's unified currency. One balance powers every product — purchase once, consume across RunStack, Blitz, and OpenClaw.

Credits are the single currency behind every OnyxIQ product. Instead of separate billing for RunStack, Blitz, and OpenClaw, you maintain one unified balance that all three products draw from. You purchase credits through a subscription plan or a one-time top-up, and each action your workflows take deducts from that shared pool. Credits never expire, and your balance carries forward indefinitely.

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Purchase credits">
    Choose a subscription plan or buy a one-time top-up. Every new account also starts with 100 free credits — no card required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Consume APIs">
    As you run pipelines, trigger alerts, generate reports, or scrape data, OnyxIQ deducts the corresponding credit amount from your balance. Credits are only deducted on success.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor usage">
    Track your remaining balance and per-action consumption from the Credits dashboard. Set an auto-recharge threshold so you never hit zero unexpectedly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key rules

<Info>
  Regional pricing is applied automatically based on your location. You don't need to select a region manually.
</Info>

* **One balance, all products** — RunStack, Blitz, and OpenClaw all draw from the same credit pool.
* **Credits never expire** — whether from a subscription or a one-time top-up.
* **Graceful pausing** — when your balance reaches zero, actions pause cleanly. There are no surprise charges.
* **Refundable within 7 days** — unused credits can be refunded within 7 days of purchase.
* **Flexible plans** — upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time; unused credits roll over.
* **Auto-recharge** — set a low-balance threshold and OnyxIQ will top up your account automatically.

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do credits expire?">
    No. Credits never expire — whether they come from a subscription plan or a one-time top-up. Your balance carries forward indefinitely.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use credits across all products?">
    Yes. One unified balance works across every OnyxIQ product — RunStack, Blitz, and OpenClaw all draw from the same pool.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens when credits run out?">
    Actions pause gracefully when your balance reaches zero. There are no surprise charges, ever. You can top up manually or configure auto-recharge to avoid interruptions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I get a refund?">
    Unused credits are refundable within 7 days of purchase. Contact support to initiate a refund request.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a free tier?">
    Yes. Every new account gets 100 free credits — no card required. This lets you explore all OnyxIQ products before committing to a plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I switch plans?">
    Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time. Unused credits from your current plan roll over to your new plan automatically.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>