Merge pull request #623 from eu-cdse/collgs_credits

included the credit content on collgs

APIs/openEO/credit_usage.md → APIs/openEO/credit_usage.qmd

@@ -1,11 +1,22 @@
-# Credit Usage
+---
+title: "Credit Usage"
+---
 
 To access and use openEO functionalities, users must log in with a CDSE account. 
 The API is a publicly accessible service that is available free of charge, but it is backed by a limited amount of cloud resources.
 To ensure fair distribution of these free cloud resources, each user is allocated a set of 'credits' on a monthly basis.
-For details on credits or requesting more can be found on the [openEO Algorithm Plaza](../../Applications/AlgorithmPlaza.qmd) page.
 
-Currently, credits can be deducted based on:
+**Every registered CDSE user is by default has the Copernicus General user type. Users can check the typology of their account under the Account info in [Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem Dashboard](https://shapps.dataspace.copernicus.eu/dashboard/#/){target="_blank"} . 
+
+A Copernicus General user receives 10000 free openEO credits automatically on the first of every month to explore and start using the openEO API.** Users can check their current credit balance in the [openEO Algorithm Plaza](https://marketplace-portal.dataspace.copernicus.eu/billing){target="_blank"} under the 'Billing' tab. If the provided credits are insufficient, you can [Submit a request](https://helpcenter.dataspace.copernicus.eu/hc/en-gb){target="_blank"} for further support and guidance. 
+
+Higher quota (credits) is granted for [Collaborative Ground Segment](https://sentinels.copernicus.eu/web/sentinel/missions/collaborative){target="_blank"} users or Copernicus Service users based on their specific usage needs. They receive a total of 20000 credits per month that is replenished at the beginning of each month.
+
+Copernicus General users can request an upgrade to a higher-tier user types by taking into account the user definitions and eligibility criteria explained in [Which users are qualified for higher tier accounts?](https://documentation.dataspace.copernicus.eu/FAQ.html#which-users-are-qualified-for-higher-tier-accounts).
+
+## Factors affecting credit usage
+
+Credits will deducted based on the chosen openEO services or processes. The amount varies depending on the processing complexity of the used services. Important parameters to take into consideration are:
 
 * CPU usage (cores/second)
 * Memory usage (GB/second)

Applications/AlgorithmPlaza.qmd

@@ -88,9 +88,7 @@ This marketplace simplifies credit management, allowing users to monitor their a
 
 ![](_images/billing2.png)
 
-Credits are deducted based on the chosen services. The amount will vary depending on the processing complexity and CPU time required for each type of service. Detailed examples of the credit usage of well-known services can be found [here](PlazaDetails/Strength.qmd).
-
-Suppose the available credits are insufficient or depleted. In that case, users can [create a ticket](https://helpcenter.dataspace.copernicus.eu/hc/en-gb){target="_blank"} with their username and registered email for further support and guidance.
+For more information on credit usage, please refer to the [credit usage](../APIs/openEO/credit_usage.qmd) page.
 
 
 ### Executing a services

_quarto.yml

@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ website:
               target: "_blank"
             - href: "APIs/openEO/job_config.qmd"
               text: Job configuration
-            - href: "APIs/openEO/credit_usage.md"
+            - href: "APIs/openEO/credit_usage.qmd"
               text: Credit usage
             - href: "APIs/openEO/large_scale_processing.qmd"
               text: Large scale processing