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Security Disclaimer and Risk Acknowledgment

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What it is

The policy states that commercially reasonable security measures are implemented but are not a guarantee of absolute security, and that users acknowledge and accept that their use of the services is at their own risk.

This analysis describes what Windsurf'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision asserts a risk acceptance by users regarding data security incidents, framed as an acknowledgment embedded in the privacy policy. The 'commercially reasonable' standard is the commonly stated benchmark in the industry, and the practical enforceability of the risk acceptance language may vary by jurisdiction and applicable law.

Interpretive note: The enforceability of the risk acceptance language varies by jurisdiction; GDPR and certain US state frameworks may limit its practical effect for covered users.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users are stated to acknowledge and accept that service use is at their own risk with respect to the security of their personal information. Applicable law in various jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of broad risk acceptance language in consumer contracts, and this should be evaluated based on the user's jurisdiction.

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We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information both online and offline from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, these measures are not a guarantee of absolute security and you acknowledge and accept that your use of our Services is ultimately at your own risk.

Excerpt from Windsurf's Privacy Policy

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  • 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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Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Privacy Policy
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015496
Document ID
CA-D-00486
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ae03e5811c24ed5bbaea9f9c76490240433de69cd8dd9fe5ba748fe87ea971b
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015496
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:07:32 UTC
SHA-256: 8ae03e5811c24ed5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015496/security-disclaimer-and-risk-acknowledgment/
Accessed: Sept. 15, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Security Disclaimer and Risk Acknowledgment clause do?

This provision asserts a risk acceptance by users regarding data security incidents, framed as an acknowledgment embedded in the privacy policy. The 'commercially reasonable' standard is the commonly stated benchmark in the industry, and the practical enforceability of the risk acceptance language may vary by jurisdiction and applicable law.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users are stated to acknowledge and accept that service use is at their own risk with respect to the security of their personal information. Applicable law in various jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of broad risk acceptance language in consumer contracts, and this should be evaluated based on the user's jurisdiction.

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