Four distinct usage and service signals
TypeScopeBest evidencePlanning note
Five-hour windowIndividual accountAccount usage screenTreat it as a rolling budget
Weekly usageIndividual accountAccount usage screenDo not assume Monday
Public / promotional resetAnnounced audienceExplicit message + account changeNot guaranteed for everyone
Service incidentAffected services or usersOpenAI StatusNot a usage reset
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