Microsoft is offering an open and royalty-free licensing program for the Microsoft Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas and accompanying documentation. The licensing program is designed to promote the use and benefits of XML technologies, as well as encourage broader industry adoption of these benefits. The license is based on similar technology licenses made available through various standards efforts. Microsoft is excited about the opportunity for public and industry benefit through the use of these technologies and wants to encourage their use.

Licensing these schemas is simple and straightforward. Please follow the instructions provided on the pages below.

• Legal Notice
  This legal notice must be included in any files or technical documentation where the Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas are used.
• Patent License Agreement
  This legal agreement specifies the rights and limitations of implementing the Office 2003 XML Reference Schemas.