Provision record
Microsoft · Microsoft Responsible AI Standard · View original document ↗

Inclusiveness Principle

Low severity Low confidence Inferred from context Common · 142 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Microsoft and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
Document Record

What it is

Microsoft states that its AI systems should empower people and engage everyone, ensuring AI does not exclude or disadvantage particular groups.

This analysis describes what Microsoft'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This principle addresses accessibility and inclusion in AI system design, which is relevant to users with disabilities and to groups that may be underrepresented in AI training data or system design.

Interpretive note: The document text was not fully available for direct quotation; this provision is characterized based on the publicly known content of the Microsoft Responsible AI page.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Apr 4, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 351 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This is a stated design principle rather than an accessibility warranty or anti-discrimination guarantee; it describes an aspiration for inclusive AI development without creating enforceable rights for affected users.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

In assessing misuse, we consider factors such as evidence that a report was motivated by bias or hatred (e.g., based on protected characteristics such as race, sexual orientation, or gender identity) or other malicious intent.

Mailchimp Medium

We review account behavior and content that Members create, send, and publish in Mailchimp, including Campaigns and Websites.

Glassdoor Medium

We allow Content that names individuals in the highest positions in a company who have broad influence over the work environment, as long as the Content describes the individual's behavior or performance at work.

See all platforms with this clause type →
ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Inclusiveness and accessibility obligations may be implicated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for federal procurement, and the European Accessibility Act.

Insight

Unlock the full institutional analysis

Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable regulations

DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Responsible AI Standard
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002091
Document ID
CA-D-00019
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
77bc43a7f84410902fdbac1b71574e6a146d5315f383cd6ee7ecdd0ee54cd259
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 09:59 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Microsoft Responsible AI Standard
Record ID: CA-P-002091
Captured: 2026-04-27 09:59:26 UTC
SHA-256: 77bc43a7f8441090…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/microsoft-responsible-ai-standard/provision/CA-P-002091/inclusiveness-principle/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft's Inclusiveness Principle clause do?

This principle addresses accessibility and inclusion in AI system design, which is relevant to users with disabilities and to groups that may be underrepresented in AI training data or system design.

How does this clause affect you?

This is a stated design principle rather than an accessibility warranty or anti-discrimination guarantee; it describes an aspiration for inclusive AI development without creating enforceable rights for affected users.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 142 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Microsoft?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft.