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Export Controls Compliance Obligation

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Medium Jul 1, 2026

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You acknowledge and understand that the Services and Output are subject to export control and sanctions laws and regulations.

Excerpt from Windsurf's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Terms of Service
Entity
Windsurf
Date stated by the document
June 30, 2026
As printed in Windsurf’s text (version CA-V-006787), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
April 29, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006787, captured Sept. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-047594
Document ID
CA-D-000487
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006787)
325f932fce06d8e7edd00509f43f011ca64d49a61a1ff9a7e7211946379a8f72
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 04:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-006787 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-047594
Version: CA-V-006787
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:59:12 UTC
SHA-256: 325f932fce06d8e7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-047594/export-controls-compliance-obligation/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Export Controls Compliance Obligation clause do?

The clause states: “You acknowledge and understand that the Services and Output are subject to export control and sanctions laws and regulations.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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