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Class Action Waiver Prohibition

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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Prohibiting class participation means customers cannot join or lead collective legal actions against Windsurf, limiting each dispute to an individual proceeding.

Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with an ellipsis, suggesting additional language that could contain further class-action waiver terms not captured in the canonical claim.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

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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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You are prohibited from bringing or joining a class action against Windsurf and must pursue any claim solely in your individual capacity.

How other platforms handle this

Chegg Medium

If, however, this Class Action Waiver is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Dispute...neither you nor Chegg will be entitled to arbitration of such Dispute.

Wise Medium

Neither you nor we may elect arbitration of any claims seeking only individualized relief asserted by you or us in small claims court, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed de novo...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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YOU AND COGNITION AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS...

— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Terms of Service
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-047498
Document ID
CA-D-00487
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f6e8d9d0bd5f9547549794c5f7e89d7dbd456e727e5d9c631d8366f1a48c326f
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 04:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-047498
Captured: 2026-07-09 04:42:52 UTC
SHA-256: f6e8d9d0bd5f9547…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-047498/class-action-waiver-prohibition/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Class Action Waiver Prohibition clause do?

Prohibiting class participation means customers cannot join or lead collective legal actions against Windsurf, limiting each dispute to an individual proceeding.

How does this clause affect you?

You are prohibited from bringing or joining a class action against Windsurf and must pursue any claim solely in your individual capacity.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 204 platforms. See the full comparison.

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