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

User responsible for backup before account closure

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won't be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed.

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-017866
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 verbatim in version CA-V-007226 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft Copilot
Document: Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-017866
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-017866/user-responsible-for-backup-before-account-closure/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft Copilot's User responsible for backup before account closure clause do?

The clause states: “You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won't be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed.”

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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