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Terms Modification by Posting

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What it is

Cursor can change its Terms at any time just by posting an update on its website. If you keep using the service, you've legally agreed to the new terms — even if you didn't read them.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Anysphere can change the rules governing your use of Cursor at any time, and your continued use of the service — even without reading the new terms — constitutes legal acceptance of those changes, including changes to data practices, fees, or liability limits.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This clause means Cursor can materially alter your rights and obligations simply by updating a webpage, with no guarantee that you will receive direct notification of significant changes.

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We may, from time to time, change these Terms. Please check these Terms periodically for changes. If we make any material modifications, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and by maintaining a current version of these Terms on this page. All modifications will be effective when they are posted, and your continued accessing or use of the Service will serve as confirmation of your acceptance of those modifications. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, then you must discontinue your use of the Service.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Unilateral contract modification by posting engages consumer protection law under FTC Act Section 5 (deceptive practices if material changes are not adequately communicated) and state UDAP statutes. EU/EEA users have protections under Directive 93/13/EEC — terms that allow unilateral variation without adequate notice may be deemed unfair and unenforceable. The Digital Services Act (Regulation 2022/2065) Article 14 requires reasonable notice for changes to terms of service. California courts have scrutinized 'browsewrap' and 'modified clickwrap' agreements with inadequate notice (see Nguyen v. Barnes & Noble, 9th Cir. 2014). 2.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
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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-004349
Document ID
CA-D-00453
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
43f1d1b81f2bbb689af2a3a9e66bd45d4b0226b8fabfcd5adee69e1049877d90
Verified
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Change verified
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Cursor | Document: Cursor Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-004349
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:53:33 UTC | SHA-256: 43f1d1b81f2bbb68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-terms-of-service/terms-modification-by-posting/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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