Sourcegraph will cover you legally and financially if someone claims your use of Cody or its AI-generated outputs infringes their intellectual property, with no dollar limit if you are on a signed Order Form and use the latest version with Sourcegraph's filters.
This analysis describes what Sourcegraph Cody'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
Uncapped IP indemnification is a notable commitment for enterprise AI coding tools, as it addresses the risk that AI-generated code may reproduce copyrighted material. However, the uncapped protection is conditional on using the most current version and any filters provided by Sourcegraph.
Interpretive note: The conditions for uncapped indemnification reference 'the most current version available' and 'any filters provided by Sourcegraph,' which are not defined in this document and may require reference to the underlying Order Form or product documentation.
Enterprise customers with a signed Order Form who maintain current version usage and apply Sourcegraph's provided filters receive uncapped IP indemnification for third-party IP claims arising from Cody outputs. Customers not meeting these conditions are subject to the indemnification limits in their underlying Agreement.
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"Sourcegraph will indemnify you against any claims alleging that your use of Cody or any Cody outputs infringes third-party intellectual property rights in accordance with the indemnification terms in your agreement. Sourcegraph's indemnification obligation is uncapped if you have signed an Order Form with us and you use the most current version available and any filters provided by Sourcegraph.Excerpt from Sourcegraph Cody's Usage and Privacy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: IP indemnification for AI-generated outputs engages copyright law in applicable jurisdictions, including the US Copyright Act and EU copyright directives.
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Uncapped IP indemnification is a notable commitment for enterprise AI coding tools, as it addresses the risk that AI-generated code may reproduce copyrighted material. However, the uncapped protection is conditional on using the most current version and any filters provided by Sourcegraph.
Enterprise customers with a signed Order Form who maintain current version usage and apply Sourcegraph's provided filters receive uncapped IP indemnification for third-party IP claims arising from Cody outputs. Customers not meeting these conditions are subject to the indemnification limits in their underlying Agreement.
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