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Unilateral Amendment of Agreement Terms

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the mechanism by which the governing terms can be updated without requiring affirmative consent from users, allowing the service provider to alter contractual obligations and user obligations prospectively.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms that may be modified by Microsoft during their service relationship. Accepting modifications occurs automatically through continued use rather than through explicit affirmative action.

How other platforms handle this

Wise Medium

We may update this Agreement as set out in Section 25 "Our Right to Make Changes."

Leonardo AI Medium

We may amend these Terms at any time, by providing reasonable advance notice of any change to the Terms that, in our sole determination, materially adversely affect your rights or your use of the Service. By continuing to use our Platform after the notice or 30 days after notification (whichever dat...

Coinbase Medium

We may amend or modify this Agreement by posting the revised Agreement on the Coinbase website or by notifying you via email. Your continued use of the Coinbase Services after notice of the amendment shall constitute your agreement to the amendment. If you do not agree to the amendment, you may clos...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may change these Terms at any time, and we'll tell you when we do. Your continued use of the services after the changes take effect will constitute your acceptance of the changes.

— Excerpt from Microsoft's Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 5, 2026
Last verified
April 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002066
Document ID
CA-D-00002
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0099b077a7c627b606b6d557b5e892880a2254bab6659c33dc99032a0dd51bdd
Analysis generated
March 5, 2026 09:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
Record ID: CA-P-002066
Captured: 2026-03-05 09:35:26 UTC
SHA-256: 0099b077a7c627b6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/microsoft-services-agreement-legacy/unilateral-amendment-of-agreement-terms/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft's Unilateral Amendment of Agreement Terms clause do?

This clause establishes the mechanism by which the governing terms can be updated without requiring affirmative consent from users, allowing the service provider to alter contractual obligations and user obligations prospectively.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms that may be modified by Microsoft during their service relationship. Accepting modifications occurs automatically through continued use rather than through explicit affirmative action.

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