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Output Accuracy Disclaimer and Liability Exclusion

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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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

A total disclaimer of liability for Output consequences means the customer bears all risk from acting on or using anything the Services generate, regardless of whether the Output is inaccurate.

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 bear full responsibility for any consequences that result from your use of or reliance on Output; Windsurf accepts no liability for them.

How other platforms handle this

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we do not warrant that Offering descriptions are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

ActiveCampaign Medium

If you knowingly misrepresent that any activity or material on our Services is infringing, you may be liable to ActiveCampaign for certain costs and damages.

Leonardo AI Medium

A party's liability for any Liability under these Terms will be reduced proportionately to the extent the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the actions (or inactions) of the other party...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Outputs may be inaccurate or inappropriate for your intended use cases, and Cognition disclaims all liability for any consequences arising from your use of, or reliance on, Output.

— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
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-047506
Document ID
CA-D-00487
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 04:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-047506
Captured: 2026-07-09 04:42:52 UTC
SHA-256: f6e8d9d0bd5f9547…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-047506/output-accuracy-disclaimer-and-liability-exclusion/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Output Accuracy Disclaimer and Liability Exclusion clause do?

A total disclaimer of liability for Output consequences means the customer bears all risk from acting on or using anything the Services generate, regardless of whether the Output is inaccurate.

How does this clause affect you?

You bear full responsibility for any consequences that result from your use of or reliance on Output; Windsurf accepts no liability for them.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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