From bbf264e5bb0b64970fc1849fc784d0054346629b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Lin Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 17:32:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] beta-and-experimental: relax credits terminology Clarify usage limits for Beta and Experimental features regarding credits and admin opt-in. --- docs/beta-and-experimental/index.mdx | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/beta-and-experimental/index.mdx b/docs/beta-and-experimental/index.mdx index 0156c6c3a..c19750b1e 100644 --- a/docs/beta-and-experimental/index.mdx +++ b/docs/beta-and-experimental/index.mdx @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ For both features labeled **Beta** or **Experimental**, Sourcegraph wants to be - The feature is undergoing active development and your [feedback](mailto:feedback@sourcegraph.com) is especially appreciated - The feature may have bugs, and is excluded from our support SLAs - The feature may change, be deprecated, be removed, or be disabled at any time -- The feature may have temporary usage limits during the beta and experimental period. +- The feature may have temporary usage limits during the [Beta](#beta-features) and [Experimental](#experimental-features) period. - The feature may require admin enablement or other intentional setup - The feature may become [billable with credits](#credits-and-billing) once they become generally available @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Features generally move through the following stages: | Stage | Label | Credit impact | | -------------------------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | [Experimental](#experimental-features) | **Experimental** | No credits consumed | -| [Beta](#beta-features) | **Beta** | No credits consumed | +| [Beta](#beta-features) | **Beta** | No credits consumed without explicit opt-in from an administrator | | General availability | No special label | [Credits may apply according to the published rate card](#credits-and-billing) | ## Experimental features @@ -49,7 +49,8 @@ General points about [both beta and experimental features](#beta-and-experimenta Billing depends on the feature. -- **Experimental** and **Beta** features do _not_ consume credits +- **Experimental** and **Beta** features do _not_ consume credits without explicit opt-in from an administrator. + - Some Beta features may be free up to a limit, and with explicit opt-in, usage can be resumed with paid credits. - Some **Beta** or **Experimental** features, when they graduate to general availability, may be billable with credits. - Such features will have a **Beta** stage with messaging that identifies, if applicable, the upcoming credit cost and start date. Sourcegraph will provide at least 30 days notice before credits consumption begins. - Admins can [configure limits](/admin/entitlements) on the use of credit-consuming features