What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'IN_APP', 'recipient': 'Cursor account settings / preferences panel', 'difficulty': 'EASY', 'action_type': 'OPT_OUT_ARBITRATION', 'instructions': 'Log into your Cursor account, navigate to account or privacy settings, and locate the preference for use of Inputs and Suggestions for model training. Confirm that this is set to opted-out. Document the date and setting for your records.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive practices related to AI training data use and opt-out mechanisms under Section 5 of the FTC Act.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Model Training Opt-Out clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Model Training Opt-Out — Cursor

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What it is

Cursor will not use your code or outputs to train AI models unless you specifically agree to it. You can control this preference within the app.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your code inputs and AI-generated suggestions will not be used for model training by default — this protects your intellectual property and confidential code from being incorporated into Anysphere's or third-party AI training datasets unless you actively opt in.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Opt Out of Arbitration

Log into your Cursor account, navigate to account or privacy settings, and locate the preference for use of Inputs and Suggestions for model training. Confirm that this is set to opted-out. Document the date and setting for your records.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This provision protects developers from having their proprietary code silently used to train AI systems, which is a significant concern for professional and enterprise users with confidential codebases.

View original clause language

ANYSPHERE WILL NOT USE CONTENT TO TRAIN, OR ALLOW ANY THIRD PARTY TO TRAIN, ANY AI MODELS, UNLESS YOU'VE EXPLICITLY AGREED TO THE USE OF CONTENT FOR TRAINING. You can find instructions in the Service for how to manage your preferences regarding the use of Inputs and Suggestions for training.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates GDPR Article 6(1) (lawful basis for processing) and Article 22 (automated decision-making), requiring explicit consent for processing personal data for AI training purposes for EU/EEA users. It also engages CCPA §1798.100 and §1798.120 regarding the right to opt out of sale/sharing of personal information for California residents. The FTC Act Section 5 applies to the accuracy of the opt-out mechanism's implementation. 2.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive practices related to AI training data use and opt-out mechanisms under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Cursor Terms of Service

Entity

Cursor

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004341

Document ID

CA-D-00453

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.cursor.com/terms-of-service

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Cursor | Document: Cursor Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-004341
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:53:33 UTC | SHA-256: 43f1d1b81f2bbb68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-terms-of-service/model-training-opt-out/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Model Training Opt-Out