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Auto-Code Execution Risk Assumption

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What it is

If you turn on Cursor's auto-code execution feature, which runs AI-generated code automatically without asking you to review it first, you take on all responsibility for any problems that result, including outages, data loss, or security issues.

This analysis describes what Cursor's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision allocates all risk from automatically executed AI-generated code to the user, including system outages, data loss, and security vulnerabilities, which is operationally significant for any professional or production environment.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 30, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4260 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who enable the auto-code execution feature accept sole responsibility for all consequences of automatically executed AI-generated code, including data loss and security vulnerabilities; the agreement states the feature will be clearly labeled to alert users before enabling it.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Service may include a feature that automatically executes code Suggestions without manual review or confirmation, and will be clearly labeled accordingly. By enabling this feature, you acknowledge and agree that you are assuming all risks associated with the execution of automatically generated code, including without limitation system outages, software defects, data loss, and security vulnerabilities. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPACT RESULTING FROM USE OF THIS FEATURE, INCLUDING ENSURING APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS, TESTING, AND MONITORING ARE IN PLACE.

Excerpt from Cursor's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The auto-code execution feature and its associated risk allocation may engage FTC consumer protection standards regarding adequate disclosure of material risks in AI-powered features.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

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-004344
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-004344
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:53:33 UTC
SHA-256: 43f1d1b81f2bbb68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-004344/auto-code-execution-risk-assumption/
Accessed: Aug. 1, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's Auto-Code Execution Risk Assumption clause do?

This provision allocates all risk from automatically executed AI-generated code to the user, including system outages, data loss, and security vulnerabilities, which is operationally significant for any professional or production environment.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who enable the auto-code execution feature accept sole responsibility for all consequences of automatically executed AI-generated code, including data loss and security vulnerabilities; the agreement states the feature will be clearly labeled to alert users before enabling it.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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