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Model blocklist requests prohibited

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This establishes a hard behavioral restriction on which AI models Cursor will route requests to, based on blocklist status.

Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify who controls or defines the blocklist, which limits full interpretation of scope.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Readers can expect that Cursor will not route their requests to any model designated on a blocklist.

How other platforms handle this

Whatnot Medium

You may not, however, distribute, copy, reproduce, display, republish, download, or transmit the Clip or any portion of the Clip for public or commercial use, including without limitation, using the Clip in any ad-supported blogs or websites

NotebookLM Medium

You will comply with Service-specific notices if applicable, such as any warnings not to input sensitive or confidential information.

McDonald's Medium

Please take steps to secure your access credentials such as login name and password, and do not share them with anyone.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Cursor respects model blocklists and will not send requests to models on a blocklist.

— Excerpt from Cursor's Cursor Security Practices

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
Trump Executive Order on AI Policy Framework
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Security Practices
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062753
Document ID
CA-D-00832
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f81380b0de4994eb495b7cf2f92f334ba864a29a36516ad999427f2b5dc9f239
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 17:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Security Practices
Record ID: CA-P-062753
Captured: 2026-05-12 17:00:33 UTC
SHA-256: f81380b0de4994eb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-security-practices/provision/CA-P-062753/model-blocklist-requests-prohibited/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's Model blocklist requests prohibited clause do?

This establishes a hard behavioral restriction on which AI models Cursor will route requests to, based on blocklist status.

How does this clause affect you?

Readers can expect that Cursor will not route their requests to any model designated on a blocklist.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 285 platforms. See the full comparison.

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