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Microsoft Terms of Use govern no-subscription users

Medium severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What governs users without an Azure subscription?
Microsoft Azure states that users without an Azure subscription are governed by the Microsoft Terms of Use for limited Azure services that can be used without a subscription.
What are users without an Azure subscription governed by?
Microsoft Azure states that users without an Azure subscription are governed by the Microsoft Terms of Use for limited Azure services that can be used without a subscription.
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Users without a subscription are subject to a different governing agreement — the Microsoft Terms of Use — rather than the standard Azure agreement.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 6356 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you use Azure services without a subscription, the Microsoft Terms of Use — not the standard Azure terms — govern your use, and only limited services are available to you.

How other platforms handle this

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This Privacy Policy is also incorporated into and governed by our Terms of Use.

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If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.

Perplexity AI Medium

These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you do not have an Azure subscription, the Microsoft Terms of Use will govern your use of the limited Azure services which can be used without a subscription.

Excerpt from Microsoft Azure's Azure Terms

Provision details

Document information
Document
Azure Terms
Entity
Microsoft Azure
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-056203
Document ID
CA-D-00650
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2ea7e4bc16e092405516d7a210be7f3b823c306ec35fe496e200abc795cf5f1e
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 07:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft Azure
Document: Azure Terms
Record ID: CA-P-056203
Captured: 2026-05-08 07:54:51 UTC
SHA-256: 2ea7e4bc16e09240…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft-azure/azure-terms/provision/CA-P-056203/microsoft-terms-of-use-govern-no-subscription-users/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft Azure's Microsoft Terms of Use govern no-subscription users clause do?

Users without a subscription are subject to a different governing agreement — the Microsoft Terms of Use — rather than the standard Azure agreement.

How does this clause affect you?

If you use Azure services without a subscription, the Microsoft Terms of Use — not the standard Azure terms — govern your use, and only limited services are available to you.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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