TL;DR
- Ownership changes create uncertainty; verify controller and policy effective date.
- Treat retention, training use, and subprocessors as unconfirmed.
Scope
This page covers terms you should verify for Windsurf Free. It is a snapshot checklist, not legal advice.
How to use this page
- Confirm you are on the Windsurf Free plan.
- Work through the checklist and capture the current policy date.
- Re-check monthly or after any ownership or policy update.
- Return to the Windsurf terms hub for plan comparisons.
What changed recently
See /posts/windsurf-acquisition-collapse-2025/ for the ownership timeline.
Terms deltas (auto)
Ownership and policy changes in 2025-2026 make terms volatile. Verify controller and policy effective date before use.
Verified deltas vs baseline
No verified deltas yet.
Potential deltas to verify
No pending deltas detected.
Terms snapshot
| Field | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data controller | Unconfirmed; verify current legal controller in updated terms. | unknown | |
| Retention | Unconfirmed; verify retention window. | unknown | |
| Training use | Unconfirmed; verify whether data is used for training. | unknown | |
| Subprocessors | Unconfirmed; request current subprocessor list. | unknown | |
| Model providers | Unconfirmed; verify current model providers. | unknown | |
| Enterprise DPA | Unconfirmed; ask sales/support about DPA availability. | unknown |
Terms snapshot checklist
- Data controller: confirm the legal entity and controller.
- Retention: confirm retention window.
- Training use: confirm whether data is used for model training.
- Subprocessors: request the current list.
- Model providers: confirm which models receive data.
- Enterprise DPA: confirm availability if required.
Evidence / signals
- Current terms/privacy policy showing the controller or owner.
- Subprocessor list or data handling FAQ if published.
- Any public statement about ownership or model provider routing.
How to verify
- Read the latest terms and privacy policy for the current owner.
- Request a subprocessor list.
If you already shared data
- Re-evaluate approvals after any ownership change.
- Request updated terms from the current controller.
What would invalidate this
A stable owner publishes updated terms with a recent effective date and a current subprocessor list.