Acceptable Use Policies Github Threats Of Violence And Gratuitously Violent Content (GitHub)
Updated 17 October 2025
This document outlines GitHub's policy against content that organizes, promotes, encourages, threatens, or incites acts of violence. It prohibits posting content that depicts or glorifies violence or physical harm, including threats and self-harm encouragement. While some violent content may be allowed for educational or creative purposes, it requires clear warnings and may have limited visibility.
GitHub Threats of Violence and Gratuitously Violent Content
You may not use GitHub to organize, promote, encourage, threaten, or incite acts of violence. You may not post content that depicts or glorifies violence or physical harm against human beings or animals. This includes:
Threatening another individual or group with abuse, harm, sexual violence, or death
Posting text, imagery, or audio content glorifying or containing a graphic depiction of violence toward oneself, another individual, group, or animal
Encouraging another individual to engage in self harm
We do not allow violent content to be posted indiscriminately or in a way that is difficult for other users to avoid, such as a profile avatar or an issue comment. However, we understand there may be legitimate reasons to post violent content, such as for educational or documentary purposes, creative works, or depictions of historical events. In those cases, a clear warning or disclaimer can help users make an educated decision as to whether or not they want to engage with such content. Still, GitHub may decide to limit the visibility of such content to those who choose to opt in.
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