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Microsoft Legal

Microsoft Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs group

Our solutions

We work on the cutting edge of business and regulatory issues around the world, playing a proactive and engaged role pioneering new legal, corporate, and external affairs solutions.

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Our Trust Code

Our Standards of Business Conduct, our Trust Code, reflects our culture, values, and the principles that guide our behavior. Our employees use these standards to understand what is required of them, get help when needed, and make good decisions that build trust and empower our customers and partners to achieve more.

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Diversity and inclusion

Microsoft aims to create a legal profession that reflects the public it serves.

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Legal Compliance and Ethics at Microsoft

Our high ethical standards govern the way we conduct our business and reflect our commitment to making a positive impact around the globe.

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License lookup

Locate the license terms for software licensed to you by Microsoft or the computer manufacturer.

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Environmental compliance

Our environmental policies and practices aim to protect, conserve, and sustain the world's natural resources.

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Intellectual property

Microsoft strives to be a responsible leader in shaping the global intellectual property (IP) and open innovation ecosystems by actively engaging in policy discussions, with a focus on creating sustainable environments for future innovation and creativity.

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Corporate governance

Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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In the news

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Pro Bono at Microsoft

Our mission is to inspire and empower Microsoft employees and community partners to create solutions that promote justice for all by providing those in need with access to legal knowledge, resources, and services.

Read the 2022 Pro Bono Report Explore our Pro Bono Program

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Climate change demands intelligent buildings

According to the United Nations Environment Program, commercial buildings account for 39 percent of the planet’s carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions. Learn how computer vision and AI help to reduce energy usage and emissions.

Artificial intelligence makes a splash

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Resources and learning

Trustworthy representatives

We rely on our representatives, who are the partners, suppliers, consultants, and other companies that work with us or on our behalf, to help us earn and maintain the trust of our customers and the public.

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Report a concern

Our mission to empower every individual and organization to achieve more starts with trusting each other.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

There is an opportunity and an obligation to help address the issues facing this world, and this belief is reflected in our approach, policies, and practices across multiple areas.

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