Zed recently launched its beta version with an initial license agreement that was overly broad and did not accurately convey the company's intentions regarding user data and privacy, leading to confusion. The company clarified that user data never leaves the user's machine without consent, and any shared data is treated respectfully, a stance now clearly articulated in a newly revised license. This revision came after users provided feedback highlighting significant issues with the original agreement, prompting Zed to engage new legal counsel to craft a more transparent and straightforward license, now in effect with version 0.80.5. The company's previous inexperience with legal matters related to their unique product, which functions as both a standalone desktop application and a network-based service, contributed to the initial oversight. Zed invites users to try the updated version on macOS or Linux and is also seeking new team members passionate about software development.