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The clause establishes a discretionary data handling framework for Pro Users, permitting them to implement stricter data retention and usage controls than the default service terms, with explicit carve-outs for models designated as non-ZDR where content storage is permitted for service delivery.
Pro Users may affirmatively elect ZDR restrictions that limit User Content processing to real-time suggestion generation with deletion post-processing and prohibit model training use. If a Pro User does not elect ZDR or selects a model labeled '(no ZDR)', the default terms in Section 10 apply and User Content may be stored to provide the Service.
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"For Pro Users, you may elect to place limits on the use of User Content such that User Content (i) is transmitted only to generate code, outputs, or other functions generated in response to input User Content ("Suggestions") in real-time and are deleted once Suggestions are generated; (ii) is not used for any other purpose, including the training of language models; and (iii) is encrypted during transit and is not stored at rest. These limits control over the usage rights referenced in Section 10 above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you elect to use a model labeled "(no ZDR)", we or the provider may store User Content solely to provide the Service to you.— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Terms of Service
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The clause establishes a discretionary data handling framework for Pro Users, permitting them to implement stricter data retention and usage controls than the default service terms, with explicit carve-outs for models designated as non-ZDR where content storage is permitted for service delivery.
Pro Users may affirmatively elect ZDR restrictions that limit User Content processing to real-time suggestion generation with deletion post-processing and prohibit model training use. If a Pro User does not elect ZDR or selects a model labeled '(no ZDR)', the default terms in Section 10 apply and User Content may be stored to provide the Service.
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