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Suspension is triggered by suspicion or detection alone—not confirmed violations—and encompasses a range of conduct including suspicious activity and suspected willful or repeated policy breaches.
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Readers' access to the Microsoft Advertising Network may be suspended if Microsoft Advertising detects suspicious activity or suspects willful or repeated violations of its terms or policies.
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Suspension is triggered by suspicion or detection alone—not confirmed violations—and encompasses a range of conduct including suspicious activity and suspected willful or repeated policy breaches.
Readers' access to the Microsoft Advertising Network may be suspended if Microsoft Advertising detects suspicious activity or suspects willful or repeated violations of its terms or policies.
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