15 documents
7. Privacy Policies - GitHub Subprocessors
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The document outlines GitHub's authorized subprocessors who are enabled to process customer or personal data on behalf of GitHub to provide services to its Enterprise customers. It specifies the names, processing descriptions, and processing locations of these subprocessors. Additionally, it details how and where notifications about updates to this list can be received, thereby assisting customers in tracking how their data might be handled by third-party entities under the GitHub Data Protection Agreement.
11. Content Removal Policies - DMCA Takedown Policy
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The document outlines GitHub's DMCA Takedown Policy, providing guidance on handling copyright infringement claims. It explains how the DMCA creates a safe harbor for service providers hosting user-generated content by following notice-and-takedown rules. The document details the steps for submitting takedown and counter notices, addressing errors, treatment of forks, and handling circumvention claims. It emphasizes transparency and the repeated infringement process. This policy aids both rights-holders in issuing notices and users in understanding their options if content is taken down, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting against unauthorized content use.
4. GitHub Acceptable Use Policies
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The GitHub Acceptable Use Policies document outlines the permissible use of GitHub's services, ensuring users adhere to legal compliance, user safety, and respect for intellectual property and privacy. It prohibits unlawful activities, harassment, spam, excessive bandwidth use, unauthorized services access, and misuse of personal information. It also provides guidelines on advertising to prevent spam and requires users to avoid activities that harm others. Essentially, this document serves as a guideline for maintaining a respectful and legally compliant community on GitHub.
10. Content Removal Policies - Submitting content removal requests
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This document provides guidelines on how to request the removal of content from GitHub under various policies. It outlines the DMCA Takedown Policy for reporting copyright infringement, the GitHub Trademark Policy for addressing misuse of trademarked materials, and the GitHub Private Information Removal Policy for removing confidential information. Each policy has distinct reporting requirements. Before submitting a content removal request, individuals are encouraged to review these specific policies and consider consulting legal counsel to determine the appropriate action for their situation.
6. Privacy Policies - GitHub General Privacy Statement
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This document is GitHub's Privacy Statement effective from February 1, 2024. It outlines how GitHub handles personal data when interacting with their services, the roles of data controllers and processors, and the rights of users concerning their personal data. The document can be used to understand the types of personal data GitHub collects, how they process it, and the conditions under which they share it. It also provides information about users' privacy rights under various jurisdictions, including the European Union, the United States, and specific US states, and explains international data transfer practices. Additionally, it details GitHub's use of cookies and tracking technologies. Overall, users and organizations can use this document to comprehend and exercise their privacy rights, understand data processing practices, and manage their data preferences while using GitHub's services.
5. GitHub Acceptable Use Policies - additional
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The legal document outlines GitHub's policies on unacceptable behaviors, including bullying, harassment, doxxing, hate speech, misinformation, impersonation, sexually obscene content, and threats of violence. It specifies actions and content that are prohibited on the platform, such as targeted personal attacks, sharing of personal information without consent, promoting hate speech, and posting false information that could harm public interest. The document aims to maintain a safe and respectful environment for GitHub users by defining clear boundaries and consequences for violation. This document can be used to understand GitHub's community standards and the types of content and behavior that may result in moderative actions, such as account restrictions or removal.
1. GitHub Terms of Service
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The GitHub Terms of Service document defines the terms and conditions for using GitHub's services, detailing user rights and responsibilities. The document is essential for setting legal expectations between users and GitHub, covering account management, acceptable use, intellectual property, content ownership, liability limitations, and termination protocols. It ensures users understand rules about uploading content, licensing, account security, and billing, providing guidance on handling disputes and violations. It also includes specific terms for API usage, beta services, payment, and government use, which users must comply with to lawfully use GitHub's platform.
12. Content Removal Policies - GitHub Private Information Removal Policy
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The GitHub Private Information Removal Policy outlines processes for requesting the removal of private information from repositories, specifically high-risk content that breaches GitHub's Terms of Service. It defines private information as data that should remain confidential and poses a specific security risk if exposed. The document provides detailed procedures for submitting removal requests, including the need for specificity and justification of security risks. It explains the evaluation and removal process by GitHub, potential disputes, and the handling of repository forks. This policy can be used by individuals or organizations facing security risks due to exposed private information in GitHub repositories.
3. GitHub Community Code of Conduct
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The GitHub Community Code of Conduct outlines acceptable behaviors and responsibilities for participants within the GitHub Community. It emphasizes creating an inclusive and respectful environment, free from harassment, where members can collaborate and share knowledge regardless of their background. The document provides guidelines on maintaining a productive and safe community, including engaging respectfully, staying on topic, and contributing positively. It also specifies behaviors that are prohibited, such as creating accounts under false pretenses and violating the Terms of Service. Enforcement actions are detailed for addressing violations, and contact information is provided for GitHub staff. This document can be used to ensure that community interactions adhere to set standards, fostering a safe and constructive environment for all users.
13. Content Removal Policies - GitHub Trademark Policy
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This document outlines GitHub's Trademark Policy, providing guidelines for what constitutes a trademark policy violation and what does not. It details GitHub's response procedures to reported violations and instructs trademark holders on how to report potential violations. It also specifies the necessary information required to report a trademark policy violation. This document can be used by trademark holders to understand their rights and the process to follow if they believe their trademark is being infringed upon on GitHub.