Microsoft Partner Agreement (MPA)

On June 28 Microsoft has sent a non-renewal notice to all Indirect Sellers, that are onboarded to Partner Center, informing of the expiration of the existing seller terms (“Terms and Conditions Governing Indirect Sellers” (the “Indirect Seller Terms”)) which will be replaced with the Microsoft Partner Agreement starting September 1, 2019.

Q: What does it mean?
A: Starting September 1, 2019, the new Microsoft Partner Agreement will be available for all partners in the CSP program including indirect sellers. The existing seller terms and conditions governing indirect sellers will be replaced by the Microsoft Partner Agreement when it is becoming available on September 1, 2019. The expiring existing seller terms will be replaced with the Microsoft Partner Agreement.

Q: Where can I sign the new MPA?
A: Microsoft Partner Agreement will be available on Partner Center starting September 1st, 2019.

• Review Microsoft Partner Agreement (starting July 31, 2019).
• Accept Microsoft Partner Agreement on Partner Center (between Sep 1, 2019 Jan 31, 2020).

Q: Will that impact the way of working with AppXite?
A: No. 

Microsoft Partner Agreement Term Enforcement Timeline:

• September 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020: Indirect Sellers must accept the terms of the Microsoft Partner Agreement.
• After January 31, 2020: Indirect Sellers who have not accepted the Microsoft Partner Agreement will have their CSP transactions blocked.
• From August 31, 2020: Indirect Sellers who have not Accepted Microsoft Partner Agreement will be off-boarded from the CSP Program.

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