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Cursor subscription change revokes AI model access, user files FTC complaint

A user reported a negative experience after switching their Cursor Ultra subscription to "The X Subscription," which they claim revoked access to Claude 3.5 Sonnet and OpenAI models. The user stated that support acknowledged the lack of transparency in the plan's terms but refused to revert the subscription, offer credits, or provide a refund. Consequently, the user has initiated a chargeback with Mastercard and filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential issues with bundled AI model access in subscription services and the importance of transparent terms for users.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a specific product's subscription terms and AI model access.

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Cursor subscription change revokes AI model access, user files FTC complaint

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Ok_External_7203 ·

    PSA / Warning: Switched to "The X Subscription" on Cursor Ultra — Claude/OpenAI revoked, support admitted lack of transparency in writing, yet refused rollback/refund (FTC Report filed)

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