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Account closure is a permanent and consequential action that eliminates access to the account and any Services tied to it.
Readers must actively sign in at least once every two years or risk losing their Microsoft account and access to associated Services.
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When You register for an account, You agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information and to keep Your account up to date.
You should notify us of any unauthorized use of your password or account.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree that you shall monitor your Account to restrict use by minors
"you must sign in at least once in a two-year period to keep your Microsoft account, and associated Services (unless specified otherwise), active...If you don't sign in during this time, we will assume your Microsoft account is inactive and will close it for you.Excerpt from Microsoft's Services Agreement (Legacy)
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Account closure is a permanent and consequential action that eliminates access to the account and any Services tied to it.
Readers must actively sign in at least once every two years or risk losing their Microsoft account and access to associated Services.
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