Acceptable Use Policies Github Misinformation And Disinformation (GitHub)

Open Legal LibraryUpdated 10 Oct 2025

The GitHub Misinformation and Disinformation Acceptable Use Policy defines restrictions on content that distorts reality or misleads in ways that could harm public health, civic participation, or equal access to society. It is part of GitHub’s official Acceptable Use framework, providing trusted, platform-wide standards for responsible content moderation.

[company name] Misinformation and Disinformation

You may not post content that presents a distorted view of reality, whether it is inaccurate or false (misinformation) or is intentionally deceptive (disinformation), where such content is likely to result in harm to the public or to interfere with fair and equal opportunities for all to take part in a free and open society. This may include:

Inaccurate or scientifically unsupported medical claims that endanger public health or safety

Manipulated media, whether audio or visual, likely to mislead or deceive in a way that may harm the public interest

False or misleading content likely to interfere with an individual's ability to participate in civic activities

Unsubstantiated claims that could promote hate or targeted harassment of specific groups of people

We encourage active participation in the expression of ideas, perspectives, and experiences and may not be in a position to dispute personal accounts or observations. We generally allow parody and satire that is in line with our Acceptable Use Policies [acceptable use policy link], and we consider context to be important in how information is received and understood. When reviewing content under this policy, [company name] will consider the impact of various factors that may help to orient the viewer, such as whether the content has been provided with clear disclaimers, citations to credible sources, or includes other details that clarify the accuracy of the information being shared.

Synthetic & Manipulated Media Tools

[company name] does not allow any projects that are designed for, encourage, promote, support, or suggest in any way the use of synthetic or manipulated media for the creation of non-consensual intimate imagery or any content that would constitute misinformation or disinformation under this policy.

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