staging updated version of preview terms

Author: barclayn

articles/active-directory/fundamentals/licensing-preview-terms.md

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+title: Microsoft Entra preview program terms
+description: In this article we go over the terms in effect when participating in Microsoft Entra preview programs.
+ms.service: active-directory
+author: barclayn
+manager: amycolannino
+ms.author: barclayn
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.date: 09/19/2023
+# Customer intent: I am trying to find information on the terms and conditions for Microsoft Entra preview programs.
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+---
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+# Microsoft Entra preview program terms 
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+[!INCLUDE [Entra preview terms](../includes/licensing-preview-terms.md)]

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+---
+title: include file
+description: include file Microsoft Entra preview program terms 
+author: barclayn
+manager: amycolannino
+ms.service: active-directory
+ms.workload: identity
+ms.topic: include
+ms.date: 09/19/2023
+ms.author: barclayn
+ms.custom: include file
+---
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+Microsoft Entra may include preview, beta, or other pre-release features, services, software, or regions offered by Microsoft to obtain customer feedback ("Previews"). Previews are made available to you on the condition that you agree to these terms of use, which are outlined in the overall [Microsoft product terms for online services](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/product/ForOnlineServices/all).
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+Microsoft Entra provides updates and new features in the form of preview programs. Microsoft may roll out previews in phases to give Microsoft and customers the opportunity to evaluate and understand potential new features. The phases may include: 
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+1. **Private preview** – during this phase we invite a few customers to take part in early access to new concepts and features. This phase does not include formal support. 
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+1. **Public preview** – during this phase we allow any customer with the proper Microsoft Entra license to evaluate the new feature. Public previews may include limited customer support and normal service level agreements will not apply.. For new features exposed in the Microsoft Entra portal, customers can expect to see information banners in the user interface that draw attention to the new experience available during the preview. By clicking on the information banner customers then opt-in to the preview experience. Note - not all features that are in public preview will become Generally available. While it is not the norm, it is possible that Microsoft can cancel features during this phase. 
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+1. **Generally available (GA)** – during this phase, the feature is open for any licensed customer to use and is supported via all Microsoft support channels. Be aware when a new feature impacts existing functionality, it might change the way you or your users use the functionality. 
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+Every Microsoft Entra preview program has different opt-in requirements and dependencies.