WINDOWS LIVE SOLUTION CENTER
TERMS OF USE
November 1, 2008
Acceptance of Terms.
The services that Windows Live Online Solution Center provides to you are subject to the following Terms of Use ("TOU"). Microsoft reserves the right to update the TOU at any time without notice to you. The most current version of the TOU can be reviewed by clicking on the "Terms of Use" link located at the bottom of the Windows Live Online Solution Center web pages.
Expectations of Service.
Microsoft's Role:
Microsoft provides you with access to a variety of resources on this website, including documentation, product information, communication forums, and other services ("Services"). Microsoft does not offer formal support for the communities you will find here. Instead, our role is to provide a platform for people who want to take advantage of the global community of Microsoft customers and product experts. Microsoft has the right but not the obligation to monitor and edit or remove any activity or content. Microsoft reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all of the Services at any time, without notice, and for any reason whatsoever. Any information provided by Microsoft is offered "AS IS" with no warranties of any kind.
Visitor's Role:
You acknowledge and agree that you are a volunteer participant in the Services offered to you and that you may discontinue your participation at any time. You agree that nothing related to your participation will be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship, a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship, or as a limitation upon Microsoft's sole discretion to terminate your access at any time and for any reason. You assume all risk for your use. You understand that posting content or submitting material is voluntary, and you are under no obligation whatsoever to provide any submissions or contributions. You are solely responsible for your dealings with any third party that relates to your use of the Services or any information or materials you obtain from a third party.
No Compensation.
Microsoft shall not be obligated to provide, and you have no expectation of receiving, any compensation in any form for your voluntary participation in the Services or for your submissions or contributions.
Use of the Services
You agree to use the Services to review and/or submit suggestions, comments, questions, feedback and to communicate with others in accordance with the following:
You must follow the Code of Conduct available at http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=tou&querytype=keyword&query=coc.
Your use of the Services is governed by the Microsoft Services Agreement (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/gp/csa) and this Terms of Use.
See the Privacy Statement disclosures that relate to the collection and use of your information at the Microsoft Web site (http://privacy.microsoft.com/).
Trademark information is available at http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4412893. Any rights not expressly granted are reserved.
You must be at least 14 years old to register for Services.
Use a secondary e-mail account: Set up or use an e-mail account that is separate from your primary account for posting to discussion groups. When you post a question or reply to a discussion group, use your secondary account as your e-mail address
Account, Password, and Security.
Please keep in mind that the Online Solutions Center is public, so do not post online any personal information (such as name, address, phone number, social security number, credit card number, driver's license number, account, password, etc.) or any other information that you do not want others to see.
You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. Furthermore, you are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Microsoft immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Microsoft will not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone else using your password or account, either with or without your knowledge. However, you could be held liable for losses incurred by Microsoft or another party due to someone else using your account or password. You may not use anyone else's account at any time, without the permission of the account holder.
Advertising/Solicitation.
The Services include forums for providing peer-to-peer assistance related to using Microsoft products and services. We ask that you refrain from posting unsolicited advertisements that do not pertain directly to the intended use and purpose of the Services.
Linking.
You may not use the Services for the purpose of linking to external sites that violate this Terms of Use, the Code of Conduct or the Microsoft Services Agreement. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Microsoft of the linked site.
