Terms of Service

Last updated: 4/19/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cursor Rules ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Cursor Rules website, products, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Definitions

Account: Your personal account created to access and use certain features of the Services.

Content: All text, information, data, images, graphics, logos, videos, sound, software, and other materials that are displayed, performed, or otherwise available through the Services.

Rules: The Cursor AI assistant configuration files provided through the Services.

User: Any individual who accesses or uses the Services.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Services, you may need to register for an account. When you register, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these requirements.

4. License and Service Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes.

When you purchase Cursor Rules, you are purchasing a license to use the Rules for your own personal or internal business use. The license grants you the right to:

  • Use the Rules with the Cursor AI assistant
  • Modify the Rules for your own use
  • Apply the Rules to your own projects

You may not:

  • Resell, redistribute, or republish the Rules
  • Share the Rules with others who have not purchased the Rules
  • Use the Rules to create a competing product or service
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the Rules

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Services, including all Content, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in the Services or Content other than as expressly set forth in these Terms. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by us and our licensors.

6. User Submissions

You may be able to post, upload, submit, or otherwise make available content to or through the Services ("User Submissions"). By making any User Submissions available through the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based upon, distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your User Submissions in connection with operating and providing the Services.

You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant the licenses granted in this section and that your User Submissions, and your provision thereof through the Services, do not violate any applicable laws or the rights of any third party.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Attempt to circumvent any technical measures employed to limit access to any portion of the Services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services, user accounts, or computer systems or networks
  • Develop or use any third-party applications that interact with the Services without our prior written consent
  • Use the Services in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, negatively affect, or inhibit other users from fully enjoying the Services
  • Use or attempt to use another user's account without authorization
  • Use any automated means or interface not provided by us to access the Services or to extract data

8. Payment Terms

Some of our Services are available for a fee. By purchasing any paid Services, you agree to pay all fees applicable to your purchase.

All fees are exclusive of all taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities, and you shall be responsible for payment of all such taxes, levies, or duties.

All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law or as expressly stated in these Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Services, or you may notify us of your intention to terminate.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES ARE ERROR-FREE OR THAT ACCESS THERETO WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

11. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SERVICES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, our officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of [Arbitration Association]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Your City, State/Country], and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Services.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [contact email].