Acceptable Use Policies Github Bullying And Harassment (GitHub)
Updated 13 October 2025
The GitHub Bullying and Harassment Policy defines prohibited behaviours on the platform, including targeted attacks, intimidation, sexual harassment, and attempts to evade moderation. It is an official GitHub policy, ensuring a safe and respectful community environment and providing clear standards that can be relied upon in enforcement situations.
[company name] Bullying and Harassment
We do not tolerate harassment, bullying, or abuse of any kind, whether directly or by encouraging others to take part in the prohibited conduct. This includes:
Targeted personal attacks
Piling on to or orchestrating disruptive activity in a way that amounts to abuse
Following another user around the platform in a manner that causes intimidation
Making sexual advances or comments directed at another individual
Disingenuously participating in conversation in a way that instigates conflict or undermines sincere discussion
Creating alternative accounts specifically to evade moderation action taken by [company name] staff or users
Please note, not all unwelcome conduct is necessarily considered harassment. For example, disagreeing with another user or downvoting their comments may not rise to the level of harassment on our platform. In addition, sharing criticism of [public figures / projects / topics of public interest], does not necessarily fall under this policy. However, we encourage you to be mindful in how you engage with other users and the platform, as this activity may still violate our restriction on [restricted behavior] e.g. disrupting the experience of other users
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