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| 37 | If you are unable to export your data through these mechanisms, contact Microsoft at the address in the How to contact us section (https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement#mainhowtocontactusmodule) or by using our web form (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2126612). | 37 | If you are unable to export your data through these mechanisms, contact Microsoft at the address in the How to contact us section (https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement#mainhowtocontactusmodule) or by using our web form (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2126612). |
| 149 | See section 13.b for additional terms for applications acquired through certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to, the Office Store, the Microsoft Store on Xbox and the Microsoft Store on Windows. | 149 | See section 13.b for additional terms for applications acquired through certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to, the Office Store, the Microsoft Store on XBOX and the Microsoft Store on Windows. |
| 179 | Applications acquired through certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to the Office Store, Microsoft Store on Windows and Microsoft Store on Xbox) are subject to section 14.b.i below. a. | 179 | Applications acquired through certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to the Office Store, Microsoft Store on Windows and Microsoft Store on XBOX) are subject to section 14.b.i below. a. |
| 186 | This license does not give you any right to, and you may not: i. circumvent or bypass any technological protection measures in or relating to the software or Services; ii. disassemble, decompile, decrypt, hack, emulate, exploit, or reverse engineer any software or other aspect of the Services that is included in or accessible through the Services, except and only to the extent that the applicable copyright law expressly permits doing so; iii. separate components of the software or Services for use on different devices; iv. publish, copy, rent, lease, sell, export, import, distribute, or lend the software or the Services, unless Microsoft expressly authorizes you to do so; v. transfer the software, any software licenses, or any rights to access or use the Services; vi. use the Services in any unauthorized way that could interfere with anyone else’s use of them or gain access to any service, data, account, or network; vii. enable access to the Services or modify any Microsoft-authorized device (e.g., Xbox consoles, Microsoft Surface, etc.) by unauthorized third-party applications. | 186 | This license does not give you any right to, and you may not: i. circumvent or bypass any technological protection measures in or relating to the software or Services; ii. disassemble, decompile, decrypt, hack, emulate, exploit, or reverse engineer any software or other aspect of the Services that is included in or accessible through the Services, except and only to the extent that the applicable copyright law expressly permits doing so; iii. separate components of the software or Services for use on different devices; iv. publish, copy, rent, lease, sell, export, import, distribute, or lend the software or the Services, unless Microsoft expressly authorizes you to do so; v. transfer the software, any software licenses, or any rights to access or use the Services; vi. use the Services in any unauthorized way that could interfere with anyone else’s use of them or gain access to any service, data, account, or network; vii. enable access to the Services or modify any Microsoft-authorized device (e.g., XBOX consoles, Microsoft Surface, etc.) by unauthorized third-party applications. |
| 300 | Xbox a. | 300 | XBOX a. |
| 301 | Xbox. i. | 301 | XBOX. i. |
| 303 | The Xbox online service, ("Xbox Network"), Xbox Game Studios games (https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-studios), applications, subscriptions (e.g., Xbox Game Pass subscription service offerings), services (e.g., Xbox Live and Xbox Cloud Gaming), and content provided by Microsoft (collectively, the " Xbox Services ") are only for your personal and noncommercial use. ii. | 303 | The XBOX online service, ("XBOX Network"), XBOX Game Studios games (https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-studios), applications, subscriptions (e.g., XBOX Game Pass subscription service offerings), services (e.g., XBOX Live and XBOX Cloud Gaming), and content provided by Microsoft (collectively, the " XBOX Services ") are only for your personal and noncommercial use. ii. |
| 304 | Xbox Services. | 304 | XBOX Services. |
| 305 | When you sign up to receive Xbox Services, information about your game play, activities and usage of games and Xbox Services will be tracked and shared with applicable third parties, including game developers and publishers, in order for Microsoft to deliver the Xbox Services and for the third parties to operate non-Microsoft games and services. | 305 | When you sign up to receive XBOX Services, information about your game play, activities and usage of games and XBOX Services will be tracked and shared with applicable third parties, including game developers and publishers, in order for Microsoft to deliver the XBOX Services and for the third parties to operate non-Microsoft games and services. |
| 306 | Additionally, if Xbox Services are accessed via third-party devices or platforms, information about your game play, activities and usage of games and Xbox Services may be tracked and shared by such third-party devices and platforms, subject to any third-party terms and privacy policies. | 306 | Additionally, if XBOX Services are accessed via third-party devices or platforms, information about your game play, activities and usage of games and XBOX Services may be tracked and shared by such third-party devices and platforms, subject to any third-party terms and privacy policies. |
| 307 | If you sign in to another platform or device with your Microsoft account or link your Microsoft account with such platforms or devices to access Xbox Services (for example, to access Xbox Game Studios games on other platforms or devices) or to access a non-Microsoft Service (for example, a non-Microsoft game publisher of Third-Party Apps and Services), you agree that: (a) Microsoft may share limited account and usage-related information (including without limitation gamertag, gamerscore, game history, usage data and friends list) with that party as stated in the Microsoft Privacy Statement, and (b) if allowed by your Xbox privacy settings, that party may also have access to Your Content from in-game communications or other applications that you use when you are signed into your account with that party. | 307 | If you sign in to another platform or device with your Microsoft account or link your Microsoft account with such platforms or devices to access XBOX Services (for example, to access XBOX Game Studios games on other platforms or devices) or to access a non-Microsoft Service (for example, a non-Microsoft game publisher of Third-Party Apps and Services), you agree that: (a) Microsoft may share limited account and usage-related information (including without limitation gamertag, gamerscore, game history, usage data and friends list) with that party as stated in the Microsoft Privacy Statement, and (b) if allowed by your XBOX privacy settings, that party may also have access to Your Content from in-game communications or other applications that you use when you are signed into your account with that party. |
| 308 | Also, if allowed by your Xbox privacy settings, Microsoft can publish your name, gamertag, gamerpic, motto, avatar, gameclips and games that you’ve played in communications to people you allow. | 308 | Also, if allowed by your XBOX privacy settings, Microsoft can publish your name, gamertag, gamerpic, motto, avatar, gameclips and games that you’ve played in communications to people you allow. |
| 309 | If you have enabled Xbox-specific Family Safety settings, those settings apply on Xbox consoles, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the Xbox app on PC or mobile devices, but many not apply to Xbox Game Studios games or services accessed or played on other devices or platforms. | 309 | If you have enabled XBOX-specific Family Safety settings, those settings apply on XBOX consoles, XBOX Cloud Gaming, and the XBOX app on PC or mobile devices, but many not apply to XBOX Game Studios games or services accessed or played on other devices or platforms. |
| 312 | As part of building the Xbox Services community, you grant to Microsoft, its affiliates and sublicensees a free and worldwide right to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, broadcast, share and display Your Content or your name, gamertag, motto, or avatar that you posted for any Xbox Services. iv. | 312 | As part of building the XBOX Services community, you grant to Microsoft, its affiliates and sublicensees a free and worldwide right to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, broadcast, share and display Your Content or your name, gamertag, motto, or avatar that you posted for any XBOX Services. iv. |
| 317 | Kids and Xbox. | 317 | Kids and XBOX. |
| 318 | If you are a minor using the Xbox Services, your parent or guardian may have control over many aspects of your account and may receive reports about your use of the Xbox Services. | 318 | If you are a minor using the XBOX Services, your parent or guardian may have control over many aspects of your account and may receive reports about your use of the XBOX Services. |
| 319 | These features are exclusive to Xbox Services and may not transfer to other devices or platforms. vi. | 319 | These features are exclusive to XBOX Services and may not transfer to other devices or platforms. vi. |
| 321 | The Xbox Services may include a virtual, game currency (like gold, coins or points) that may be purchased from or on behalf of Microsoft using actual monetary instruments if you have reached the age of "majority" where you live. | 321 | The XBOX Services may include a virtual, game currency (like gold, coins or points) that may be purchased from or on behalf of Microsoft using actual monetary instruments if you have reached the age of "majority" where you live. |
| 322 | The Xbox Services may also include virtual, digital items or goods that may be purchased from or on behalf of Microsoft using actual monetary instruments or using game currency. | 322 | The XBOX Services may also include virtual, digital items or goods that may be purchased from or on behalf of Microsoft using actual monetary instruments or using game currency. |
| 324 | Other than a limited, personal, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the game currency and virtual goods in the Xbox Services only, you have no right or title in or to any such game currency or virtual goods appearing or originating in the Xbox Services, or any other attributes associated with use of the Services or stored within the Xbox Services. | 324 | Other than a limited, personal, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the game currency and virtual goods in the XBOX Services only, you have no right or title in or to any such game currency or virtual goods appearing or originating in the XBOX Services, or any other attributes associated with use of the Services or stored within the XBOX Services. |
| 325 | Microsoft may at any time regulate, control, modify and/or eliminate the game currency and/or virtual goods associated with any one or more Xbox games or apps as it sees fit in its sole discretion. vii. | 325 | Microsoft may at any time regulate, control, modify and/or eliminate the game currency and/or virtual goods associated with any one or more XBOX games or apps as it sees fit in its sole discretion. vii. |
| 327 | For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your version of Xbox console software or the Xbox app software and download Xbox console or Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, using unauthorized Xbox games or Xbox apps, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices with an Xbox console. viii. | 327 | For any device that can connect to XBOX Services, we may automatically check your version of XBOX console software or the XBOX app software and download XBOX console or XBOX app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the XBOX Services, using unauthorized XBOX games or XBOX apps, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices with an XBOX console. viii. |
| 329 | For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your device for unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering in violation of the Code of Conduct or these Terms, and download Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, or from using unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering. ix. | 329 | For any device that can connect to XBOX Services, we may automatically check your device for unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering in violation of the Code of Conduct or these Terms, and download XBOX app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the XBOX Services, or from using unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering. ix. |
| 331 | Xbox Services subscriptions are subject to additional terms and conditions set forth in the Xbox Subscriptions Terms & Conditions | Xbox (https://www.xbox.com/en-us/legal/subscription-terms). x. | 331 | XBOX Services subscriptions are subject to additional terms and conditions set forth in the XBOX Subscriptions Terms & Conditions | XBOX (https://www.xbox.com/en-us/legal/subscription-terms). x. |
| 332 | Inactive Xbox Service Subscriptions. | 332 | Inactive XBOX Service Subscriptions. |
| 333 | Microsoft may turn off your recurring billing and stop recurring charges in select countries if you do not use your Xbox Services subscription for a period of time. | 333 | Microsoft may turn off your recurring billing and stop recurring charges in select countries if you do not use your XBOX Services subscription for a period of time. |
| 335 | For more information, including the applicable period of inactivity, see Subscription inactivity FAQ | Xbox Support (https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/xbox-subscription-inactivity-policy). xi. | 335 | For more information, including the applicable period of inactivity, see Subscription inactivity FAQ | XBOX Support (https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/xbox-subscription-inactivity-policy). xi. |
| 339 | Some Xbox Services may have their own usage terms and codes of conduct. | 339 | Some XBOX Services may have their own usage terms and codes of conduct. |
| 343 | These Terms cover use of certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to, the Office Store, Microsoft Store on Xbox and Microsoft Store on Windows). | 343 | These Terms cover use of certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to, the Office Store, Microsoft Store on XBOX and Microsoft Store on Windows). |
| 346 | "Microsoft Store on Xbox" means a Store owned and operated by Microsoft or its affiliates and made available on Xbox consoles, or any other experience that is branded Microsoft Store and made available on an Xbox console. i. | 346 | "Microsoft Store on XBOX" means a Store owned and operated by Microsoft or its affiliates and made available on XBOX consoles, or any other experience that is branded Microsoft Store and made available on an XBOX console. i. |
| 374 | Parents can create a family by going to https://account.microsoft.com/family (or by following the instructions on their Windows device or Xbox console) and inviting kids or other parents to join. | 374 | Parents can create a family by going to https://account.microsoft.com/family (or by following the instructions on their Windows device or XBOX console) and inviting kids or other parents to join. |
| 378 | For example, Xbox-specific Family Safety settings apply on Xbox consoles, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the Xbox app on PC or mobile devices, but may not extend to Xbox Game Studios games or services accessed or played on other devices or platforms. | 378 | For example, XBOX-specific Family Safety settings apply on XBOX consoles, XBOX Cloud Gaming, and the XBOX app on PC or mobile devices, but may not extend to XBOX Game Studios games or services accessed or played on other devices or platforms. |
| 500 | Through Microsoft Groove, Microsoft Movies & TV, Store, Xbox Services and any other related and future services, Microsoft may enable you to obtain, listen to, view, play or read (as the case may be) music, images, video, text, books, games or other material ( "Digital Goods" ) that you may get in digital form. | 500 | Through Microsoft Groove, Microsoft Movies & TV, Store, XBOX Services and any other related and future services, Microsoft may enable you to obtain, listen to, view, play or read (as the case may be) music, images, video, text, books, games or other material ( "Digital Goods" ) that you may get in digital form. |
| 722 | The following is a non-exhaustive list of Microsoft’s trademarks (https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/mscle/documents/presentations/TrademarksListFY25Q3.pdf). | 722 | The following is a non-exhaustive list of Microsoft’s trademarks (https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/mscle/documents/presentations/TrademarksListFY25Q3.pdf). |
| 756 | They apply to the software applications you download from the Microsoft Store, the Microsoft Store on Windows or the Microsoft Store on Xbox (each of which is referred to in these license terms as the " Store "), including any updates or supplements for the application, unless the application comes with separate terms, in which case those terms apply. | 756 | They apply to the software applications you download from the Microsoft Store, the Microsoft Store on Windows or the Microsoft Store on XBOX (each of which is referred to in these license terms as the " Store "), including any updates or supplements for the application, unless the application comes with separate terms, in which case those terms apply. |
| 762 | You may install and use the application on Windows devices or Xbox consoles as described in Microsoft’s Usage Rules (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=723143). | 762 | You may install and use the application on Windows devices or XBOX consoles as described in Microsoft’s Usage Rules (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=723143). |
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