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Unilateral Amendment with Notice

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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 clause establishes the mechanism by which Microsoft may alter the contractual relationship without mutual agreement, with service continuation serving as the binding acceptance mechanism. It places the burden of affirmative action (service discontinuation or account closure) on the user to reject modified terms.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of constructive acceptance through continued use for material amendments may vary by jurisdiction, particularly in EU and UK consumer law contexts where affirmative consent requirements may apply.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 646 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms that may change during their service relationship, with the revised terms becoming binding upon continued use rather than requiring separate consent. To avoid acceptance of modified terms, users must affirmatively discontinue service use, cancel subscriptions, and close their account.

How other platforms handle this

Lyft Medium

We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification). Your ...

Kajabi Medium

"Content" means anything you or your Customers create or make available through the Service in connection with your Account, including your intellectual property (e.g. trademarks, trade names, service marks, and copyrighted works); the products or services you offer (e.g., courses, coaching, members...

ConvertKit Medium

By posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Content you grant Kit, its affiliated companies and necessary sublicensees permission to use your Content in connection with the operation of their Internet businesses including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, trans...

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We may change these Terms at any time, and we'll tell you when we do. Using the services after the changes become effective means you agree to the new terms. If you don't agree to the new terms, you must stop using the services, cancel any subscriptions, and close your Microsoft account.

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

Applicable regulations

DMA
European Union
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008419
Document ID
CA-D-00002
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
246226a9dde020cff365053de9faaea24c0f1babf1b6627a58b10222e23e9703
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 08:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
Record ID: CA-P-008419
Captured: 2026-04-28 08:17:11 UTC
SHA-256: 246226a9dde020cf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/microsoft-services-agreement-legacy/unilateral-amendment-with-notice/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft's Unilateral Amendment with Notice clause do?

This clause establishes the mechanism by which Microsoft may alter the contractual relationship without mutual agreement, with service continuation serving as the binding acceptance mechanism. It places the burden of affirmative action (service discontinuation or account closure) on the user to reject modified terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms that may change during their service relationship, with the revised terms becoming binding upon continued use rather than requiring separate consent. To avoid acceptance of modified terms, users must affirmatively discontinue service use, cancel subscriptions, and close their account.

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