Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) - Terms of Use

Effective as of November 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the MSDN website, services, content, and software (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Statement.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. If you are between 16 and 18 years old, you may use the Service only with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.

3. License and Use of Content

Microsoft grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service and its content solely for your internal, personal, or business development purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service or its included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software, unless laws prohibit these restrictions or you have explicit written permission from Microsoft.

3.1. Software and Code Samples

Any software, code samples, or snippets provided through the Service are licensed to you under specific terms that accompany them. Please review these terms carefully. Microsoft is not responsible for the use or misuse of any code samples or software you obtain from the Service.

3.2. Documentation and Articles

Information provided in documentation, articles, and tutorials is for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, Microsoft does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any information.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service in a way that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation.
• Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
• Is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonates any person or entity, or falsely states or misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Uploads or transmits any material that contains viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.
• Engages in any activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, interferes with the performance of, or impairs the functionality of the Service.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All rights, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all associated intellectual property rights, are and will remain the exclusive property of Microsoft and its licensors. The MSDN name, logo, and all related product and service names, design marks, and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. MICROSOFT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. MICROSOFT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOOD-WILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

7. Termination

Microsoft reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice, if you breach these Terms or if required by law.

8. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will post the most current version of these Terms on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. By continuing to use the Service after the changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the MSDN Contact page.

For information on how Microsoft collects, uses, and protects your personal data, please review our Microsoft Privacy Statement.