The Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) is the new contract that governs your use of Microsoft services and products. It replaces all the previous agreements and is designed to be more user-friendly and understandable. The MCA is meant to provide a clear, concise and comprehensive set of rules that govern how Microsoft products and services are used.
The MCA covers Microsoft`s online and on-premises products, including Office 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and Windows. While most of the terms in the MCA are the same as in previous agreements, there are some important changes that you need to be aware of.
First, the MCA is more focused on providing a more consistent and transparent experience for customers. Microsoft aims to be clear and concise in its language, ensuring that customers can easily understand the terms and conditions of their agreements. The MCA also includes more specific details about how Microsoft uses customer data, including how it is collected, processed, and stored.
Second, Microsoft has made it easier for customers to choose which products and services they want, and how they want them delivered. The MCA includes a new section called „Product Terms” that provides specific terms and conditions for individual products and services.
Third, Microsoft is introducing a new „Universal Terms” section that applies to all products and services. These terms include important provisions such as how Microsoft handles security and compliance, how customer data is stored and used, and how customers can terminate their agreements.
Overall, the MCA is a significant improvement over previous agreements, providing greater transparency, consistency, and control for customers. As always, it`s important to carefully read and understand the terms and conditions of any agreement before agreeing to them. But with the MCA, Microsoft has made it easier than ever for customers to do so.