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Model Training Opt-Out

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause defines the default data handling practice for model training purposes and establishes an opt-in framework rather than opt-out. It operationally restricts how the service provider may repurpose user content for machine learning development absent affirmative user authorization.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 30, 2026
First Seen
Apr 30, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under a default where their Inputs and Suggestions are excluded from training uses unless they affirmatively elect otherwise through preference settings. Users retain control over whether their content contributions may be used for AI model training through Service controls.

How other platforms handle this

Mistral AI Low

Your Usage Data. Please note that we use part of your IP address to make your experience better, such as, for instance, to provide you with more accurate Outputs depending on where you use our Mistral AI Products. You can opt-out of this processing at any time through your user preferences on your M...

Craigslist High

By accessing CL or providing us data, you agree we may use and disclose data we collect as described here or as communicated to you, transmit it outside your resident jurisdiction, and store it on servers in the United States.

Bank of America Medium

By enrolling in Online Banking and/or accepting this Agreement, you consent to receive all communications, agreements, documents, notices, and disclosures (collectively, 'Communications') from us electronically. We will provide these Communications by posting them to the Online Banking site, by emai...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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.

Excerpt from Cursor's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

ePrivacy Directive
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Terms of Service
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004341
Document ID
CA-D-00453
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
43f1d1b81f2bbb689af2a3a9e66bd45d4b0226b8fabfcd5adee69e1049877d90
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 08:53 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004341
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:53:33 UTC
SHA-256: 43f1d1b81f2bbb68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-004341/model-training-opt-out/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's Model Training Opt-Out clause do?

This clause defines the default data handling practice for model training purposes and establishes an opt-in framework rather than opt-out. It operationally restricts how the service provider may repurpose user content for machine learning development absent affirmative user authorization.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under a default where their Inputs and Suggestions are excluded from training uses unless they affirmatively elect otherwise through preference settings. Users retain control over whether their content contributions may be used for AI model training through Service controls.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 4 platforms. See the full comparison.

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