If Microsoft causes you harm, the most they will ever have to pay you is either what you paid them in the last year or $10 — whichever is more. For free service users, Microsoft's maximum liability is just $10.
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The liability cap establishes the maximum financial exposure Microsoft accepts under the agreement, restricting recoverable damages regardless of the nature or magnitude of claimed harms. This structure defines the economic limits of the service provider's obligation to compensate users for losses arising from the agreement.
Removal of specific $10 liability cap suggests shift to general warranty disclaimers or deference to jurisdiction-specific limitations, potentially expanding Microsoft's actual liability exposure in disputes.
View full change record →If Microsoft loses your data, breaches your privacy, or causes financial harm through any of its services including Copilot, the maximum compensation you can recover is $10 (or what you paid in the prior year), regardless of the actual damage suffered.
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The liability cap establishes the maximum financial exposure Microsoft accepts under the agreement, restricting recoverable damages regardless of the nature or magnitude of claimed harms. This structure defines the economic limits of the service provider's obligation to compensate users for losses arising from the agreement.
If Microsoft loses your data, breaches your privacy, or causes financial harm through any of its services including Copilot, the maximum compensation you can recover is $10 (or what you paid in the prior year), regardless of the actual damage suffered.
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