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Customer Data may be used to train Windsurf's AI models by default; the opt-out right exists only for paid-tier subscribers, meaning free-tier customers have no opt-out mechanism.
The updated terms indicate that Windsurf is now operating as the Cognition Platform under Cognition AI, Inc., replacing the prior Exafunction, Inc. structure. The revised terms state that prior terms continue to govern use for 30 days from the posting date (July 1, 2026), and that continued access after that period constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Users who do not agree with the new terms are instructed to stop using or accessing the Services. The specific substantive changes to user rights, data collection, fees, or service functionality are not detailed in the provided change summary.
View change record →Your Customer Data may be used for model training and service improvement; you can opt out only if you subscribe to a paid Service Tier.
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Where the law allows us to, we may use the content you and other users have posted for training or to help us to improve the way we filter content on our platform.
"Cognition may use Customer Data for model training purposes and to improve and enhance the Services. If you subscribe to a paid Service Tier, you may opt out of this use ("Opt-Out").Excerpt from Windsurf's Terms of Service
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Customer Data may be used to train Windsurf's AI models by default; the opt-out right exists only for paid-tier subscribers, meaning free-tier customers have no opt-out mechanism.
Your Customer Data may be used for model training and service improvement; you can opt out only if you subscribe to a paid Service Tier.
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