Once that happens, the tablet is automatically authenticated for all Office apps and any future users, regardless of whether or not those users have paid for 365. Similar to sharing around an HBO Go password among friends, all that’s required to exploit the loophole - which, again, is against the rights agreement that limits you to authenticating only five tablets - is to have someone with a valid Office 365 account log in to Word, Excel or any other Office app on iPad. “Similar to our commercial use rights, we do not strictly enforce the limit on tablet installations, but trust that our users respect and understand the device limits outlined in the EULA ,” Microsoft provided the following statement on this loophole, This loophole will allow any iPad user to use a single Office 365 subscription ID to unlock editing features on Office for iPad apps. CNET has now discovered that Microsoft is now enforcing the 5 tablets limit on Office 365 accounts. According to Office 365 licensing terms, you can use Office on 5 PCs or Macs plus five iPads or Windows tablets. Office 365 subscription costs around $99 per year ( Amazon is now offering for a deal price of $67). While the free download only allows you to view or present the documents, Office 365 subscription allows you to create and edit documents on the go. Microsoft announced Office for iPad two days back and it is already a hit among consumers.
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