Installing Office 2021 using deployment tool as an insividual

Question

Hi
Im a student in Algeria.
Unfortunately , i didnt recieve my school mail adress yet so i can't get my free access to Office.
I installed Office 2021 using office deployment tool , and i didnt activate it.
It seems to work fine , even tho it is unlicensed. Can I use it legally without violating any contract between me and Microsoft? I tried to edit save and create documents on Word , and it worked without any problem.

Answer 1

Using Microsoft Office, including Office 2021, without a valid license or activation is a violation of Microsoft's terms of service and licensing agreements. Microsoft requires users to have a valid license or subscription to use their Office products legally.

While you may be able to use some features of the Office applications without activation, Microsoft has mechanisms in place to detect and prompt users to activate their software. Unlicensed use could result in restricted functionality or eventual disruptions.

Answer 2

Hi @Chahine

Please refer to Jack Bushill's reply.

The unlicensed Office will not let you edit file after few days.

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