Common use of Alternative Versions and Editions Clause in Contracts

Alternative Versions and Editions. In place of any permitted instance, you may create, store and use an instance of any earlier version, lower edition or an earlier version of a lower edition. This agreement applies to your use of these other versions or editions in this manner. If the earlier version or edition includes components not covered in this agreement, the terms that are associated with those components in the earlier version or edition apply to your use of them. Microsoft is not obligated to supply any prior or different versions or editions of the software to you. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. For each instance of the software that you are permitted to create, store and run, you may use either version.