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MBenton
Brass Contributor
May 30, 2023

Microsoft Customer Agreement and US GCC customers

I am being challenged by a prospective customer that since they have GCC licensing (not GCC-High) the MCA at Licensing Documents (microsoft.com) does not apply to them.  I understand that GCC has separate service descriptions but as far as the MCA, Online Service Terms and Product Terms, I believe these apply regardless of market segment, at least within the US.  Am I correct?

 

Thanks

Mark

CSP
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  • MollyE95's avatar
    MollyE95
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 19, 2023
    Hey Mark,

    I dont think there's a way around it. While the answer below makes sense in theory, at the end of the day, if the customer doesn't accept it through Microsoft or if you don't add their names - whether indirect or direct - I think you would no longer be able to purchase the licensing as MSFT and/or disti require you to have proof someone agreed to the MCA.
  • LicensingConcierge1's avatar
    LicensingConcierge1
    Icon for Microsoft rankMicrosoft
    May 30, 2023

    Hi MBenton 

     

    The MCA is required for modern purchases. Since GCC licenses are not in modern yet, the MCA would not be required.

     

    However, if the customer wanted to purchase Azure, MCA is required as Azure commercial is in modern -  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/customer-eligibility  

     

     

    If this (or someone else's) reply answers your question, please Accept as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. Otherwise, please let me know if you need further assistance on this topic.


    Regards,

    Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge

    • LicensingConcierge1's avatar
      LicensingConcierge1
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      Jun 20, 2023

      also, the MCA for commercial includes a section for government

       

       

       
       

       

       

      - https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/customeragreement

       

       

      If this (or someone else's) reply answers your question, please Accept as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. Otherwise, please let me know if you need further assistance on this topic.


      Regards,

      Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge

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