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We’ve updated the Microsoft Publisher Agreement and Documentation: (i) in response to Microsoft Marketplace now supporting Dragon Copilot Offers, (ii) in response to the expanded geographic scope of Multiparty Private Offers (MPO), (iii) to clarify Offer requirements for compliance with anti-corruption laws, and (iv) to clarify the expanded definition of AI Systems and the requirements for Offers that include AI Systems.
Minor changes, such as typographical corrections, and changes for readability, are not listed below.
To review all updates in the July 2026 update of the agreement, read the full Microsoft Publisher Agreement. To review the previous version of the agreement, see Microsoft Publisher Agreement version 8.0 September 2025.
Changes to document version 8.0 - July 2026
The following sections of the Agreement were updated in document version 8.0-[July] 2026 update.
Section 4 OFFER REQUIREMENTS
We added a more specific reference to compliance with anti-corruption laws (see also Section 11(e)).
Section 11 MISCELLANEOUS
We added a new section for compliance with anti-corruption laws.
- Section 12(e) clarifies the obligations for compliance with anti-corruption laws for publishing an offer, and Microsoft’s termination rights for enforcement.
Section 12 DEFINITIONS
We clarified the definition of AI Systems by providing references to models and technical components
- Section 12(a) clarifies the definition of AI Systems to include AI models, APIs, agents, MCP servers, RAG pipelines, among other tools and components.
ADDENDA
Addendum A TERMS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC OFFER TYPES
We added new terms to clarify obligations for Offers that include AI Systems.
- Section 8(c) clarifies the obligation to cooperate with Microsoft on regulatory inquiries.
- Section 8(d) clarifies the obligation to take reasonable measures to not train AI systems with unlawful content and prevent harmful outputs.
Addendum B TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC GO TO MARKET CHANNELS
For Multiparty Private Offers, we clarified program requirements for Authorized Partners and tax obligations.
- Section 1(b) clarifies that Authorized Partners must have tax profiles in eligible countries set out in the program link.
- Section 1(j) clarifies that all Authorized Partners must complete applicable IRS W-8
Addendum E TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO DRAGON COPILOT OFFERS
Addendum E establishes Microsoft’s terms if you choose to publish a Listing and make your Offer available as a Dragon Copilot Offer. Highlights from Addendum E include the following:
Section 1 DEFINITIONS
Microsoft defines terms not otherwise defined in the Agreement, including Dragon Copilot Offer, HIPAA, and Protected Health Information (“PHI”) and establishes that a Dragon Copilot Offer must meet the applicable Certification and Certification Requirements provided by Microsoft.
Section 2 DRAGON COPILOT OFFER REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft added additional eligibility requirements to publish a Dragon Copilot Offer, including that:
- Your Offer, Offer Assets, and marketing must comply with healthcare fraud and abuse laws (e.g., the Anti‑Kickback Statute, False Claims Act); and that
- You must have a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement in place with each customer if PHI is involved in your Offer.
Section 3 DRAGON COPILOT OFFERS SERVICE FEE
Microsoft will collect the applicable Store Service Fee for Dragon Copilot Offers and pay you the applicable Publisher Net Revenues in accordance with Section 5 of the Agreement. Microsoft reserves the right to modify the pricing or payment terms for these offers, with at least 90 days’ notice provided before any increase.