Microsoft Edge terms change
Terms of Service change — September 29, 2026
The publication and effective dates have been updated from July 30, 2025, and September 30, 2025, to July 30, 2026, and September 30, 2026. The clause regarding the services covered has been expanded to include 'any other Microsoft consumer products, websites and services that reference these Terms.' Additionally, the maximum points redeemable in the Rewards Program have been clarified and increased for Microsoft’s own products and services.
What this means for you. Users should note the updated effective dates and the expanded scope of services covered under the terms, as well as the new limits on redeeming points in the Rewards Program.
What actually changed
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Changed. The publication and effective dates of the Terms have been pushed back by one year.
Published: July 30, 2026 Effective: September 30, 2026
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Changed. The definition of 'Services' now includes additional Microsoft consumer products and websites.
and any other Microsoft consumer products, websites and services that reference these Terms (the “Services”).
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Changed. Users can now redeem more points for Microsoft's own products and services compared to third-party options.
You may redeem (i) no more than 550,000 Rewards Program Points per calendar year for Redemption Options for products and services of Microsoft’s authorized third parties, and (ii) 1,550,000 Rewards Program Points per calendar year for Redemption Options for Microsoft’s own products and services.
The wording
Exact excerpts from the last snapshot compared with the new one.
Was Published: July 30, 2025 Effective: September 30, 2025 Print Introduction to the Microsoft Services Agreement The Microsoft Services Agreement is an agreement between you and Microsoft (or one of its affiliates) that governs your use of Microsoft consumer online products and services (including related support).
Now Published: July 30, 2026 Effective: September 30, 2026 Print Introduction to the Microsoft Services Agreement The Microsoft Services Agreement is an agreement between you and Microsoft (or one of its affiliates) that governs your use of Microsoft consumer online products and services (including related support).
Was These terms (“Terms”) cover the use of those Microsoft consumer products, websites, related support, and services listed at the end of these Terms here (https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement#serviceslist) (the “Services”).
Now These terms (“Terms”) cover the use of those Microsoft consumer products, websites, related support, and services listed at the end of these Terms here (https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement/upcoming#serviceslist) and any other Microsoft consumer products, websites and services that reference these Terms (the “Services”).
Was Your Privacy Your Content Code of Conduct Using the Services & Support Using Third-Party Apps and Services Service Availability Updates to the Services or Software, and Changes to These Terms Software License Payment Terms Contracting Entity, Choice of Law, Jurisdiction Warranties Limitation of Liability Service-Specific Terms XBOX Store Microsoft Family Features Group Messaging Skype, Microsoft Teams, and GroupMe Bi…
Now Your Privacy Your Content Code of Conduct Using the Services & Support Using Third-Party Apps and Services Service Availability Updates to the Services or Software, and Changes to These Terms Software License Payment Terms Contracting Entity, Choice of Law, Jurisdiction Warranties Limitation of Liability Service-Specific Terms XBOX Store Microsoft Family Features Group Messaging Skype, Microsoft Teams, and GroupMe Bi…
Was More information about our policies, moderation and enforcement processes and service specific terms is available at aka.ms/trustandsafety.
Now More information about our policies, moderation and enforcement processes and service specific terms is available at https://aka.ms/trustandsafety.
Was By creating a Microsoft account or using the Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and represent that you have either reached the age of "majority" where you live or your parent or legal guardian agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
Now By creating a Microsoft account or using the Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and represent that you have either reached the age of majority where you live or your parent or legal guardian agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
Was Contact customer support as outlined above in section 4.e as soon as possible if you believe you have been charged in error.
Now Contact customer support as outlined above in section 4.f as soon as possible if you believe you have been charged in error.
Was You can change your Store or system settings if you prefer not to receive automatic updates to Store applications. However, certain Office Store applications that are entirely or partly hosted online may be updated at any time by the application developer and may not require your permission to update.iii.
Now You can change your Store or system settings if you prefer to pause automatic updates to Store applications. However, certain Office Store applications that are entirely or partly hosted online may be updated at any time by the application developer and may not require your permission to update. Some other apps may not be accessible until you accept an update. If you choose not to download or install updates, your ap…
Was The features, services and content provided by Cortana (collectively "Cortana Services") are only for your personal and noncommercial use. ii. Functionality and Content. Cortana provides a range of features, some of which are personalized. Cortana Services may allow you to access services, information or functionality provided by other Microsoft Services or Third-Party Apps and Services. The service-specific Terms of…
Now The features, services and content provided by Cortana (collectively
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