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The provision creates a mechanism for continuous billing based on stored payment information without requiring affirmative authorization for each renewal cycle. This shifts the operational burden to the user to initiate cancellation rather than requiring affirmative renewal consent.
Users are enrolled in automatic renewal billing, requiring them to take affirmative cancellation action before each renewal date to avoid charges. The terms authorize Microsoft to maintain and use stored payment credentials for recurring charges throughout the subscription relationship.
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The provision creates a mechanism for continuous billing based on stored payment information without requiring affirmative authorization for each renewal cycle. This shifts the operational burden to the user to initiate cancellation rather than requiring affirmative renewal consent.
Users are enrolled in automatic renewal billing, requiring them to take affirmative cancellation action before each renewal date to avoid charges. The terms authorize Microsoft to maintain and use stored payment credentials for recurring charges throughout the subscription relationship.
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