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Piracy

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To ensure consistency worldwide, Microsoft Advertising enforces our policies across our ad network using the English version. We provide translated versions as a courtesy to our clients, though the translations are not meant to change the content or meaning of the official policy language.

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This policy applies to all ad types.

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This page was last updated on April 8, 2026.

As part of our commitment to provide the highest quality customer experience and to mitigate significant risks to public safety, we prohibit sites and apps that promote or facilitate unauthorized sharing of copyrighted content, or where the primary intent is to provide software or platforms that enable unauthorized sharing of copyrighted content.

What Happens When an Ad Policy is Violated

The penalty varies by the nature of the violation, and the number of violations. Learn More

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