https://www.termswatchdog.com/tool/up.codesUpCodes
https://up.codesAI Transparency Facts
Independent analysis by TermsWatchdog · Barbieri Technology Group
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Overall Assessment
UpCodes presents moderate risk for professional use. While the platform provides valuable building code research tools, it explicitly collects and shares user data with third parties including Building Product Manufacturers, lacks clear opt-out mechanisms for AI training, and disclaims liability for AI-generated advice. The service offers reasonable data ownership terms but requires careful consideration for sensitive or proprietary use cases.
Compliance & Certifications
† Risk values based on Barbieri Technology Group AI Governance Framework
Missing or Unaddressed Information
- Specific data deletion procedures and SLAs
- Security certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- GDPR compliance details
- Explicit AI training opt-out mechanisms
- Model explainability features
- Dedicated security documentation or trust center
Sources Analyzed
Inaccessible (18)
- https://up.codes/s/grounding-electrode-conductor-installation
- https://up.codes/s/alternative-compliance-paths
- https://up.codes/s/performance-and-prescriptive-compliance-approaches-for-single-family-residential
- https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-existing-building-code-2019/chapter/A/guidelines-for-the-seismic-retrofit-of-existing-buildings#A
- https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-existing-building-code-2022/chapter/A%3A/guidelines-for-the-seismic-retrofit-of-existing-buildings#A:
Policy Dates
Terms of Service: November 26, 2025
Privacy Policy: April 11, 2025
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Methodology: TermsWatchdog acquires publicly available terms of service, privacy policies, security policies, and data processing agreements, then passes the full content to its AI for structured risk analysis across 12 governance categories. Results are cached until re-analyzed automatically.
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