Windsurf's Terms of Service were substantially rewritten on July 1, 2026. The updated terms rebrand the service from Windsurf to the Cognition Platform, clarify that the terms are now offered by Cognition AI, Inc. rather than Exafunction, Inc., and establish a 30-day transition period during which prior terms continue to govern use. The revised language formalizes binding agreement requirements and defines key terms like 'Authorized User,' but the substantive operational changes to user rights, data handling, or service features are not evident from the provided change summary.
The updated terms indicate that Windsurf is now operating as the Cognition Platform under Cognition AI, Inc., replacing the prior Exafunction, Inc. structure. The revised terms state that prior terms continue to govern use for 30 days from the posting date (July 1, 2026), and that continued access after that period constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Users who do not agree with the new terms are instructed to stop using or accessing the Services. The specific substantive changes to user rights, data collection, fees, or service functionality are not detailed in the provided change summary.
→ Review the complete updated Cognition Platform Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by July 31, 2026.
→ Decide whether to continue using the service under the new terms or stop access before the 30-day transition period expires.
Prior Exafunction terms govern use for 30 days from July 1, 2026; Cognition Platform terms apply thereafter upon continued use.
Service now offered by Cognition AI, Inc. rather than Exafunction, Inc.; prior entity references remain effective unless expressly reassigned.
Continued access to Services after the 30-day period constitutes acceptance of updated terms; users who disagree must stop using the service.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
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