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DateDocument versionChange description
July 1, 20177.10

Updated tax language to: (i) grant Microsoft Affiliates the right to remit taxes on behalf of Australian App Developers, and (ii) clarify new GST registration requirements for Australian App Developers who make paid apps/in-app products available in the Store.

Updated Exhibit H: Windows Store – Standard Application License Terms to provide that the Microsoft Usage Rules govern use rights.

Added the “Microsoft Store for Education” as another store through which Apps and In-App Products submitted via Dev Center may be made available to Educational Institutions for distribution to, and use by, their authorized employees, agents, and members. .

April 12, 20177.9

Updated language (4) (a) to grant Microsoft Affiliates the right to appoint other Microsoft Affiliates as sub-agents

Revised terms (4) (g) to set licensing usage to be consistent with the Microsoft Usage Rules

New applicable law terms (5) (b) clarify requirements with applicable export laws

Removed the “no harm to users” (5) (l) and added to the Windows Store Policies

October 1, 20167.8

Updated contracting party in (12) (e) for developers with primary headquarters located in New Zealand in accordance with updated tax law.

August 2, 20167.7

Updated definition of “Application” and “App Assets” (1) (c) (d) to include extensions, video trailers and user-generated content

Clarified “Certification” (1) (f) to be defined as completed and passed certification process

Inclusion of Microsoft’s Affiliates in the definition of “Covered Parties” (1) (i) for purposes of limitation of liability and indemnification

Clarified definition of “In-App Product” (1) (n)

Added “NDA” and “User Generated Content” into definitions list (1) (q) (aa)

Clarification that Promotional codes are provided in limited number and can each be used a limited number of times (3) (k)

Updated age ratings to apply to both apps and In-App Products (4) (e)

Updated In-App Commerce (5) (e) to remove grace period for implementing MS IAP for digital goods

Clarification that enabling of the Xbox Live Service (5) (f) within an app requires submission through the Xbox certification process

Clarification of Error Reporting Data (9) (b) requiring developers to promptly delete any Personal Information included in Error Reporting Data and not use or disclose such data for any purpose

Updated Exhibit C Marketing Rights to include Microsoft Authorized Resellers

Updated Exhibit E Advertising Section Requirements for Indemnifications to incorporate and reference Section (10) (c) and (11) (b)

Update to Exhibit H to reflect new Standard Application License Terms

 

 

 

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