The short answer
The registry records Modal Serverless Cloud GPU & Python Compute Platform as a possible interpretation of MODAL LABS* CLOUD GPU. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of MODAL LABS* CLOUD GPU mean?
- MODAL LABS * CLOUD GPU
- Before the asterisk, "MODAL LABS" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "CLOUD GPU" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: The statement descriptor MODAL LABS* CLOUD GPU indicates a cloud compute fee charged by Modal Labs, Inc. for serverless Python execution and high-performance GPU hardware usage.
Unreviewed registry note: Software developers and machine learning engineers use Modal to run artificial intelligence inference, model fine-tuning, and batch data pipelines on graphics processing units without managing underlying servers. Billing is consumption-based, measuring exact container execution time per second across CPU memory and hardware accelerators like NVIDIA A100 or H100 chips beyond a monthly free credit tier. When your scripts execute intensive workloads or persistent storage volumes remain active, charges post automatically to your linked payment card.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unreviewed registry note: Unexpected charges usually arise when AI model training scripts consume resources exceeding the monthly free credit tier or when persistent volumes stay active continuously.
- Unreviewed registry note: A Python script or AI pipeline executed heavy GPU workloads (such as FLUX, Stable Diffusion, or vLLM) on Modal.
- Unreviewed registry note: Usage exceeded the monthly $30 free compute credit allowance on an active workspace.
- Unreviewed registry note: A persistent volume was retained across scheduled serverless cron jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Modal measure GPU compute costs?
Unreviewed registry note: Modal bills per second of container runtime based on allocated hardware (e.g., T4, A10G, A100, or H100 GPUs).
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If you find an unauthorized charge and confirm no engineering personnel ran jobs on the platform, contact your financial institution to secure your payment card.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Modal Labs, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
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- Modal Pricing & GPU Hardware Rates https://modal.com
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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