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This provision defines the operational framework for content moderation and user conduct enforcement. It establishes the baseline behavioral requirements that govern service use and provides the contractual basis for Microsoft to enforce compliance through account restrictions or termination.
Users must maintain compliance with the stated conduct prohibitions as a condition of service use. Non-compliance with these behavioral standards exposes user accounts to enforcement actions, including content removal or account suspension, as determined by Microsoft's enforcement procedures.
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"When using the Services, you must comply with these Terms and the Microsoft Services Agreement Code of Conduct. Prohibited conduct includes (but is not limited to): engaging in any activity that violates the legal rights of others, including sharing content that is defamatory, harassing, or threatens harm; uploading content that infringes intellectual property rights; sharing material that exploits minors; engaging in conduct that constitutes or encourages illegal activities; attempting to gain unauthorized access to any Microsoft service, account, or network.— Excerpt from Microsoft's Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
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This provision defines the operational framework for content moderation and user conduct enforcement. It establishes the baseline behavioral requirements that govern service use and provides the contractual basis for Microsoft to enforce compliance through account restrictions or termination.
Users must maintain compliance with the stated conduct prohibitions as a condition of service use. Non-compliance with these behavioral standards exposes user accounts to enforcement actions, including content removal or account suspension, as determined by Microsoft's enforcement procedures.
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