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Refund Policy and 90-Day Dispute Window

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What it is

All purchases are stated to be final and non-refundable unless otherwise provided by law or a specific offer, and billing disputes must be raised within 90 days of the charge. Microsoft reserves discretion over whether to issue refunds or credits and states no obligation to repeat any refund previously granted.

This analysis describes what Xbox'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 provision establishes a 90-day window for raising billing disputes and states that charges more than 90 days old are not eligible for refund, while preserving Microsoft's sole discretion over refund and credit issuance. The clause includes an explicit carve-out for statutory rights that may apply under local law.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Change history

added Aug 4, 2026

This new provision imposes a strict 90-day statute of limitations for disputing charges and makes all refunds discretionary, limiting consumer protections for billing errors.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users must contact Microsoft within 90 days of a disputed charge to preserve refund eligibility, and all purchases are stated as final and non-refundable absent a legal or offer-specific exception. The agreement notes that statutory rights under applicable law are not affected by this policy.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Dispute a Fee
    Within 90 days
    Contact Microsoft within 90 days of a disputed charge by visiting the Microsoft account management website at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618281 or the refund help page at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618283. For Skype charges, use the Cancellation and Refund form at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618286.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Unless otherwise provided by law or by a particular Service offer, all purchases are final and non-refundable. If you believe that Microsoft has charged you in error, you must contact us within 90 days of such charge. No refunds will be given for any charges more than 90 days old. We reserve the right to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion. If we issue a refund or credit, we are under no obligation to issue the same or similar refund in the future. This refund policy does not affect any statutory rights that may apply.

Excerpt from Xbox's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The 90-day dispute window and non-refundable purchase policy interact with EU Consumer Rights Directive withdrawal rights, UK Consumer Rights Act provisions for digital content, and various U.S.

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    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Xbox Terms of Use
Entity
Xbox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014331
Document ID
CA-D-00185
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 18:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Xbox
Document: Xbox Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014331
Captured: 2026-05-07 18:08:42 UTC
SHA-256: a8abc0190dc11afa…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/xbox/xbox-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014331/refund-policy-and-90-day-dispute-window/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Xbox's Refund Policy and 90-Day Dispute Window clause do?

This provision establishes a 90-day window for raising billing disputes and states that charges more than 90 days old are not eligible for refund, while preserving Microsoft's sole discretion over refund and credit issuance. The clause includes an explicit carve-out for statutory rights that may apply under local law.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users must contact Microsoft within 90 days of a disputed charge to preserve refund eligibility, and all purchases are stated as final and non-refundable absent a legal or offer-specific exception. The agreement notes that statutory rights under applicable law are not affected by this policy.

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