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Microsoft XiaD Partner Agreement
Last Updated: June 24, 2025

This Microsoft XiaD Partner Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) and you (“Partner”) and governs Partner’s participation in the Microsoft XiaD Program (“XiaD Program”). Subject to the terms herein, Microsoft may invite Partner to events or provide access to certain content, manuals, tools, information, and other materials as part of the XiaD Program (together, “ Program Materials ”). The parties agree as follows:

Section 1 - XiaD Program and Program Materials

1.1 General. Each party and its affiliates will share appropriate information and cooperate with the other to meet its obligations under this Agreement and as further set forth in Schedule A. The parties will each appoint a contact person to be its primary contact for the cooperation contemplated by this Agreement.

1.2 Program Materials. Partner acknowledges that the Program Materials represent Microsoft’s current view of the XiaD Program as of the date it is made available to Partner. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of presentation. Partner agrees not to: (i) distribute the Program Materials to third parties; (ii) use the Program Materials to infringe or violate others’ rights; or (iii) use the Program Materials in a way that could harm the XiaD Program or impair anyone else’s use of the Program Materials. Microsoft and its licensors retain all of their right, title and interest in and to the Program Materials.

Section 2 - Confidentiality, Security.

2.1 General. The Program Materials and other information shared under the XiaD Program are Confidential Information, as defined in the Microsoft non-disclosure agreement entered into between Partner’s organization and Microsoft (“NDA”), and the parties will comply with the terms of the NDA. If no such NDA exists, the following shall be considered Microsoft’s “Confidential Information:” all Program Materials, including their existence and features, the existence of this Agreement (including its terms and conditions) and any other information obtained from Microsoft or any third party in connection with this Agreement. Confidential Information does not include information that: (i) becomes publicly known through no wrongful act; (ii) Partner received from a third party that did not breach confidentiality obligations to Microsoft, its licensors or its, suppliers; or (iii) Partner developed independently.

2.2 Use of Confidential Information. Partner may not disclose Confidential Information or Partner’s opinion of the Confidential Information to third parties unless Microsoft has expressly in writing granted Partner the right to share the Program Materials with third parties. Partner may disclose Confidential Information only to Partner’s employees or contractors and other approved third parties who need to know the information. Partner must have written agreements with them that are substantially similar to and no less than the terms of this Agreement. Partner agree to be responsible for the actions of Partner’s employees, contractors and third parties and any breach of this Agreement by Partner’s employees, contractors and third parties will be deemed a breach by Partner. Partner may disclose Confidential Information in response to a judicial or governmental order. Partner must first give written notice to Microsoft to allow it to seek a protective order or otherwise protect the Confidential Information.

2.3 Privacy Policy. Partner will maintain a privacy policy if, as part of its participation in the XiaD Program: (i) Partner accesses, collects or transmits any personal data or (ii) as otherwise required by law. Partner is responsible for informing applicable third parties of its privacy policy. Partner’s privacy policy must (i) comply with applicable laws and regulations; (ii) explain to individuals the information accessed, collected or transmitted and how that information is used, stored, secured and disclosed; and (iii) describe the controls that individuals have over the use and sharing of their information, and how they may access their information. Microsoft’s privacy policies will not apply. Partner may use personal data it receives from Microsoft solely to manage registrations for a specific XiaD event (e.g. approve/deny). Partner will not communicate with customers who have opted out of receiving follow-up communications from such Partner.

2.4 Security. Partner will: (i) implement and maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the Confidential Information and personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or unauthorized disclosure, which must be at least as protective as those that Partner take to protect Partner’s own confidential information; (ii) promptly notify Microsoft if Partner discovers any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information or personal data; and (iii) cooperate reasonably with Microsoft to regain control of the Confidential Information and personal data and prevent further unauthorized use or disclosure. Partner’s security procedures must include risk assessment and controls for:

(i) system access,

(ii) system and application development and maintenance,

(iii) change management,

(iv) asset classification and control,

(v) incident response, physical and environmental security,

(vi) disaster recovery/business continuity, and

(vii) employee training.

These measures will be set forth in a Partner security policy. Partner will make that policy available to Microsoft, along with descriptions of the security controls in place for the Services, upon Microsoft’s request and other information reasonably requested by Microsoft regarding Partner security practices and policies.

Section 3 - Warranties; Disclaimer

3.1 Partner Warranties. Partner represents and warrants that: (i) at all times during the Term it has and will have all requisite corporate power and authority to execute this Agreement, to perform its obligations, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (ii) it is presently under, nor will either enter into, any agreement, commitment, understanding or other obligation, whether written or oral, that is inconsistent or in conflict with this Agreement or would in any way prevent, limit, or otherwise impair the party’s performance under this Agreement; and (iii) it will comply with all laws, statutes, and regulations applicable to its activities and performance under this Agreement, including obligations to comply with any personal data laws.

3.2 Disclaimer. The XiaD Program and all Program Materials are provided “as is”, “with all faults”, and without warranty (express, implied, statutory, or otherwise) . Microsoft may terminate the XiaD Program and cease providing any Program Materials at any time, with or without notice. Any data provided to Microsoft through Partner use of Program Materials may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States, or in any other country where Microsoft or its subcontractors operate. To the extent applicable law permits, Microsoft (i) does not guarantee that the XiaD Program or any Program Materials will be uninterrupted, available, or error-free, or that loss of Partner or Partner’s organization’s data will not occur; and (ii) is not liable for any damage to hardware or loss of files or data related to the XiaD Program . Except as expressly provided herein, Partner acknowledge that Microsoft is not granting Partner any licenses, covenants or other intellectual property rights whatsoever (by implication, exhaustion, estoppel or otherwise) as a result of Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program, or Partner’s implementation of any advice or suggestions from Microsoft.

Section 4 - Limited Liability

4.1 Remedy. Except as otherwise described in this Section 4 , Partner’s exclusive remedy for claims under this Agreement is to terminate this Agreement or Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program. Except for damages arising out of Partner’s breach of Sections 2, 3 or 4, each party’s maximum, aggregate liability arising out of or related to this Agreement, to the maximum extent allowed by law, is limited to direct damages incurred in reasonable reliance, in an amount not to exceed $500. Neither party will be liable for any other damages, including indirect, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for lost revenue, lost profits, lost business information, or business interruption, related to this Agreement, even if the at-fault party knew or should have known such damages were possible.

Section 5 - Term and Termination

5.1 Term. This Agreement will remain in effect at all times that Partner is in the XiaD Program (the “Term”). This Agreement will terminate immediately in the event that Partner or Microsoft terminates Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program, or if Microsoft terminates the XiaD Program. Microsoft reserves the right to terminate Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program for any reason, in its sole discretion, including upon any violation of this Agreement by Partner. On termination of this Agreement, Partner must stop using the Program Materials and the license grant in Section 2 will terminate effective immediately on termination. The provisions of this Agreement that by their terms require performance after the termination or expiration of this Agreement or have application to events that may occur after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, will survive such termination or expiration.

Section 6 - General

6.1 Program Communications. As a part of the XiaD Program, Partner agrees that Microsoft may contact Partner with information and materials about the XiaD Program. If Partner would like to stop receiving these communications, then Partner must discontinue Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program. Partner can do so by contacting the XiaD Program at xiadevents@microsoft.com.

6.2 Publicity. Microsoft may create documentation, films, photographs, referrals, quotations, or other recordings or materials related to Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program (“Publicity Materials”). Partner or Partner’s organization will have the right to approve, before Microsoft’s first use, any Publicity Materials that include Partner or Partner’s company’s marks or name and likeness.

6.3 Reservation of Rights. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the applicable rights holder, and no rights or licenses are granted (or deemed granted) by implication, estoppel, or exhaustion. This Agreement is nonexclusive. It does not restrict either party from entering into the same or similar arrangement with any third party.

6.4 No Joint Development. The parties do not intend to jointly develop or jointly create any intellectual property rights under or in connection with this Agreement. If the parties anticipate the joint development or joint creation of any IP Rights at any time in their performance under this Agreement, they will negotiate in good faith an intellectual property rights agreement, before the creation of any such joint intellectual property rights.

6.5 Feedback. Partner may give Microsoft suggestions, comments, input, ideas, or know-how, in any form, ( “Feedback” ) about Microsoft products, Program Materials or the XiaD Program. Partner gives to Microsoft, without charge, the right to use, share, and freely commercialize such Feedback in any way and for any purpose.

6.6 Notices. Partner consents to receive notices, and any information the law requires Microsoft to provide, by email to the address Partner provided to Microsoft to join the XiaD Program.

6.7 Jurisdiction; Law. The laws of Washington State, excluding conflicts of law provisions, govern this Agreement. Each party consents to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the state and federal courts of King County, Washington.

6.8 Modification. Microsoft may modify this Agreement, solely with prospective effect, by providing notice to Partner. By continuing to participate in the XiaD Program after such notice, Partner is deemed to have agreed to such modified Agreement.

6.9 Miscellaneous. Partner may not assign or transfer this Agreement without Microsoft’s prior, written consent. Each party is an independent contractor. If any court of competent jurisdiction determines that any part of this Agreement is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Only written waivers are effective. This Agreement (including the NDA) is the parties’ entire agreement regarding this subject.

Schedule A
Microsoft XiaD Program Agreement

Partner and Microsoft Obligations

1. Partner Activities . In order to participate in the XiaD Program as set forth in the Agreement, Partner agrees to:

(i) Provide a named single point of contact for all communication between Microsoft and Partner;

(ii) Provide Feedback to Microsoft in connection with Partner’s participation in the XiaD Program; and

(iii) Refrain from selling or otherwise publicly distributing aspects in the Program Materials that are not already generally available within the XiaD Program prior to general availability,

Additional program specific obligations:

Base criteria for DIAD:

Minimum 5 active certifications for any of:

· Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate

· DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric

Base criteria for FAIAD:

Minimum 5 active certifications:

· DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric

Base criteria for RTAIAD:

Minimum 5 active certifications:

· DP-700: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate