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

Microsoft reserves all rights not expressly granted

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This analysis describes what Microsoft Copilot's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 2585 other provisions on other platforms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The software is licensed, not sold, and Microsoft reserves all rights to the software not expressly granted by Microsoft, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.

Excerpt from Microsoft Copilot's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service
Entity
Microsoft Copilot
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-017916
Document ID
CA-D-00017
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a8abc0190dc11afa9c163be7d70b965a28d785ea5c7aa9127f3ef473417be0fa
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 09:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft Copilot
Document: Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-017916
Captured: 2026-04-27 09:50:27 UTC
SHA-256: a8abc0190dc11afa…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft-copilot/microsoft-copilot-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-017916/microsoft-reserves-all-rights-not-expressly-granted/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft Copilot's Microsoft reserves all rights not expressly granted clause do?

The clause states: “The software is licensed, not sold, and Microsoft reserves all rights to the software not expressly granted by Microsoft, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 256 platforms. See the full comparison.

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