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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Documentation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the MSDN Documentation, including any content, features, and services offered on or through the documentation website (the "Service").

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1. Use of the Documentation

1.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Microsoft grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the MSDN Documentation for your internal business purposes and for developing, testing, and deploying Microsoft products and services.

1.2 Restrictions

You agree not to:

2. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

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Note: Code samples provided in the documentation are intended for illustrative purposes. While efforts are made to ensure their accuracy, they may require adaptation for your specific environment. Microsoft disclaims all warranties with respect to the use of code samples.

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4.2 Limitation of Liability

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5. Changes to Terms

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6. Governing Law

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