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Notice of Certain Terms for Microsoft Azure

Revised Date: February 24, 2026

(Connection – Mandatory Pass-Through Notice)

PROVIDED THROUGH MICROSOFT CORPORATION**
This Notice applies to Microsoft Azure services (“Azure”) provided by Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) and resold by Connection to Customer.

GOVERNING MICROSOFT TERMS (PASS-THROUGH)

Azure is provided subject to Microsoft’s applicable customer and service terms, including:

As each may be amended by Microsoft from time to time (collectively, the “Microsoft Agreement”). Customer expressly agrees to be bound by the Microsoft Agreement, which is incorporated into this Notice by reference. In the event of any conflict between this Notice and the Microsoft Agreement, the Microsoft Agreement shall govern. Microsoft is an express third-party beneficiary of this Notice and the Microsoft Agreement and may enforce its terms directly against Customer.

CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE OF MICROSOFT TERMS

Customer acknowledges and agrees that Microsoft may require confirmation of Customer’s acceptance of the Microsoft Agreement through Microsoft systems, including the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or Partner Center. Customer acceptance may occur either:

  1. Directly by Customer, through Microsoft’s online acceptance workflow; or
  2. By partner attestation, where permitted by Microsoft, based on Customer’s execution of this Notice and/or related agreements with Connection.

Customer agrees that either method constitutes valid and binding acceptance of the Microsoft Agreement for purposes of Azure provisioning and use.

CONSUMPTION OFFERING (PAY-AS-YOU-GO)

Charges are based on actual usage each month, with no upfront commitment. Payment is due monthly in arrears. Pricing and applicable rates are subject to change upon notice in accordance with the Microsoft Agreement.

MONETARY COMMITMENT OFFERING

Customer purchases a base monetary commitment for projected Azure usage on a non-refundable basis. Azure is consumed at metered rates. Usage exceeding the base commitment constitutes Overages, billed monthly in arrears. There is no penalty for Overages. Pricing is subject to change upon notice in accordance with the Microsoft Agreement.

SUSPENSION, MODIFICATION, AND DISCONTINUATION

Customer acknowledges that Microsoft may, at its discretion and in accordance with the Microsoft Agreement:

  • Suspend or restrict Azure for security risks, legal compliance, violations, or non-payment;
  • Modify, replace, or discontinue Azure or any feature; and
  • Implement changes that may apply during a subscription term.

Neither Microsoft nor Connection shall be liable for any resulting unavailability, data loss, or service modification, except as expressly provided in the Microsoft Agreement.

CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION

Azure subscriptions may be cancelled only as permitted under the Microsoft Agreement. Certain subscriptions may be cancellable within an initial period, after which they become non-cancellable. Microsoft may terminate or disable Azure for non-payment, non-use, or Customer’s breach of the Microsoft Agreement. Customer is responsible for shutting down machines and services to avoid continued charges. Upon cancellation or termination, all accrued charges and any additional charges permitted under the Microsoft Agreement remain payable.

DATA RETENTION AND DELETION UPON TERMINATION

Following cancellation, expiration, or termination (including for non-payment or non-use), Microsoft will retain Customer data in a limited-function account for ninety (90) days to allow Customer to extract data. After the retention period, Microsoft will disable Customer’s account and permanently delete Customer data. Customer is solely responsible for backing up and migrating data prior to termination. Neither Microsoft nor Connection shall have liability for deletion of Customer software or data, except as required by the Microsoft Agreement.

CUSTOMER COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS

Customer agrees to:

  • Use Azure in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and the Microsoft Agreement;
  • Ensure all end users comply with the Microsoft Agreement;
  • Comply with export control, sanctions, and trade laws;
  • Refrain from prohibited, infringing, or abusive activities; and
  • Cooperate with Microsoft’s audit, compliance, and investigation requirements.

Customer is solely responsible for its applications, data, configurations, access controls, and security posture within Azure.

PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Customer acknowledges that Microsoft processes Customer data in accordance with the Microsoft Agreement, including the DPA. Customer is responsible for determining whether Azure satisfies its regulatory, compliance, and data residency requirements.

NOTICES TO CONNECTION

Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal must be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of Customer, and delivered by email to both Customer’s designated Connection account manager and to legal@connection.com. Any cancellation is effective only to the extent expressly permitted under the applicable Microsoft Agreement.

Any other legal notice shall be sent by certified U.S. mail or nationally recognized courier to:

PC Connection, Inc. d/b/a Connection
730 Milford Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
ATTN: Legal Department

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY PLACING AN ORDER FOR, ACTIVATING, ACCESSING, OR USING THE MICROSOFT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ, UNDERSTANDS, AND AGREES TO THIS NOTICE AND THE MICROSOFT AGREEMENT, AND THAT ITS USE OF AZURE IS SUBJECT TO ALL SUCH TERMS.