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MCA governs online subscription purchases

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Customers who purchase or renew subscriptions online, including free trials, are subject to one of two specific governing agreements, and the choice between them determines their legal rights and obligations.

Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify the conditions under which the MCA applies versus the MOSA. This is an omitted distinction noted in omitted_material.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you purchase or renew a Microsoft Azure subscription, including a free trial, online from Microsoft, your use is governed by either the MCA or the MOSA.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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For customers who purchase or renew a subscription (including free trials) online from Microsoft, your use is governed by either the Microsoft Customer Agreement ("MCA"), or the Microsoft Online Subscription Agreement ("MOSA").

— Excerpt from Microsoft Azure's Azure Terms

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Document information
Document
Azure Terms
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Microsoft Azure
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
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CA-P-056196
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CA-D-00650
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Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Entity: Microsoft Azure
Document: Azure Terms
Record ID: CA-P-056196
Captured: 2026-05-08 07:54:51 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft-azure/azure-terms/provision/CA-P-056196/mca-governs-online-subscription-purchases/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft Azure's MCA governs online subscription purchases clause do?

Customers who purchase or renew subscriptions online, including free trials, are subject to one of two specific governing agreements, and the choice between them determines their legal rights and obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

If you purchase or renew a Microsoft Azure subscription, including a free trial, online from Microsoft, your use is governed by either the MCA or the MOSA.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 300 platforms. See the full comparison.

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