Arduino Terms of Service and Privacy Policy update: setting the record straight
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- Arduino reaffirms its commitment to open-source principles despite recent updates to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Updates include enhanced transparency around data practices, new AI-powered features, and compliance with US-specific privacy laws.
- Open-source hardware, software, and services remain unchanged; restrictions on reverse-engineering apply only to cloud applications.
- User-created content on the Arduino platform remains owned by the user, with clarified terms for cloud services and collaboration tools.
- Strengthened privacy protections for minors, including updated data retention policies and age limits.
- Inactive accounts are deactivated after 24 months, with usernames preserved in the Forum unless deletion is requested.
- Updates aim to provide clarity, compliance, and support for innovation within the Arduino community.
- Arduino's 20-year commitment to open-source is described as unwavering, with a call to read the full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for details.