IGO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_organization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_organization Honestly, it looks like the term

IGO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_organization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_organization Honestly, it looks like the terms and licensing are being dictated by some dude(s) from Microsoft in the US, based on US norms. The way academy/university/research is organized and operated in Europe is fairly different. Bet Microsoft doesn't mind the added money either. If the CERN were playing by US rules, they would be suing Microsoft to be recognized as a government or academic entity.