If you're being charged Clay credits while using your own OpenAI API key, this shouldn't be happening. When you connect your own API key for any data provider (including OpenAI), you can use that integration free of charge in Clay.To fix this, you should verify that your OpenAI API key is properly connected in your workspace settings. To add or update your API key, click on workspace settings and find the OpenAI integration to update it.
Sources:Do I get charged credits if I bring my own API key? - FAQ | Clay.comCredits Calculator | Clay.com