10 Total
2 High severity
8 Medium severity
0 Low severity
Summary

This document establishes the terms of service for Windsurf, an AI coding assistant provided by Exafunction, Inc., covering individual and Pro user accounts and the Autocomplete and Chat features. The agreement authorizes Windsurf to use Chat User Content to train generative and discriminative AI models by default, with personally identifiable information subject to anonymization procedures. Users may modify this authorization through the User Settings pane in their profile, which disables Chat Services when the data use permission is withdrawn.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This document governs use of the Windsurf (Exafunction, Inc.) Individual and Pro tier coding assistant platform, establishing the contractual basis for access to AI-powered code generation tools including Autocomplete, Chat/Cascade, and related features. The agreement states that users grant Exafunction a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to exploit user Feedback in any manner; authorizes use of Chat User Content to train generative and discriminative machine learning models (with opt-out available, but opt-out disables Chat Services access); and permits use of Autocomplete User Content for discriminative model training with opt-out available without service loss. Section 20 establishes mandatory binding individual arbitration with class action and jury trial waiver, and Section 10.2 creates an operationally distinct trade-off where opting out of Chat data training disables Chat Service access entirely, a condition less commonly observed than simple opt-out mechanisms that preserve full functionality. The agreement engages U.S. federal frameworks including the FTC Act (consumer protection, unfair or deceptive practices), COPPA (minimum age set at 13), and DMCA (Section 512 safe harbor procedures); EU and California residents should evaluate applicability of GDPR and CCPA respectively, as the document does not explicitly address those frameworks, creating potential compliance gaps depending on jurisdiction and enforcement context.

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2 important changes detected

4 versions captured · Last updated: June 2026

What changed The Windsurf Terms of Service navigation header was updated on June 5, 2026 to add a 'Try Devin' button alongside the existing 'Download' button. Previously, the header linked only to 'Download'. This is a navigational addition to the Terms of Service landing page and does not modify the actual terms, conditions, or substantive policies that govern the service.
Why this matters This change is a navigational update to the Terms of Service landing page and does not modify the substantive terms, conditions, or policies that govern Windsurf's service. The addition of a 'Try Devin' button does not alter consumer rights, obligations, data handling, fees, or service availability. Existing terms remain unchanged.
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What changed Windsurf updated its Terms of Service on June 2, 2026, making primarily formatting and editorial changes. The substantive terms remain functionally the same, with minor punctuation adjustments, spacing corrections, and standardization of quotation mark formatting throughout the document. No material changes to user rights, obligations, fees, data practices, or dispute resolution mechanisms were introduced.
Why this matters The updated Terms of Service contain only formatting and editorial corrections. No changes to user rights, obligations, data collection practices, fees, or dispute resolution procedures were made. The substantive terms governing use of the Windsurf platform remain unchanged.
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Recent Provision Changes Jun 5, 2026

10 provisions unchanged.

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Mapped Governance Frameworks

CCPA/CPRA
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CFAA
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
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FAA
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FTC Act Section 5
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GDPR
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
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Archival ProvenanceSource & Archival Record
Last Captured June 13, 2026 00:52 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000487
Version ID CA-V-003803
SHA-256 1211bb17e7a4d440db8dda83937e35b06234a9fa38bfa74101c9235e8f4d10dd
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