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Microsoft Copilot · Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Microsoft may automatically download software updates

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may automatically check your version of the software and download software updates or configuration changes. You may also be required to update the software to continue using the Services.

Excerpt from Microsoft Copilot's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service
Entity
Microsoft Copilot
Date stated by the document
Sept. 30, 2026
As printed in Microsoft Copilot’s text (version CA-V-007226), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
March 6, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-007226, captured Sept. 30, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-017908
Document ID
CA-D-000017
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-007226)
02249ffed8a960ffeaf7d1a9b4a086865a127592d4ef106e03d12480760c96ac
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 09:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-007226, captured Sept. 30, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft Copilot
Document: Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-017908
Version: CA-V-007226
Captured: 2026-09-30 00:55:45 UTC
SHA-256: 02249ffed8a960ff…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft-copilot/microsoft-copilot-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-017908/microsoft-may-automatically-download-software-updates/
Accessed: Nov. 2, 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 Copilot's Microsoft may automatically download software updates clause do?

The clause states: “We may automatically check your version of the software and download software updates or configuration changes. You may also be required to update the software to continue using the Services.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 249 platforms. See the full comparison.

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