Github Terms Github Terms Of Service (GitHub)
This document outlines the Terms of Service for using GitHub's website and services. It details the agreement between GitHub and its users, covering account requirements, acceptable use, intellectual property rights, payment terms, and dispute resolution. Users should review these terms to understand their responsibilities and GitHub's obligations while using the platform.
GitHub Terms of Service
Thank you for using GitHub! We're happy you're here. Please read this Terms of Service agreement carefully before accessing or using GitHub. Because it is such an important contract between us and our users, we have tried to make it as clear as possible. For your convenience, we have presented these terms in a short non-binding summary followed by the full legal terms.
Summary
Section | What can you find there? |
Some basic terms, defined in a way that will help you understand this agreement. Refer back up to this section for clarification. | |
These are the basic requirements of having an Account on GitHub. | |
These are the basic rules you must follow when using your GitHub Account. | |
You own the content you post on GitHub. However, you have some responsibilities regarding it, and we ask you to grant us some rights so we can provide services to you. | |
This section talks about how GitHub will treat content you post in private repositories. | |
This section talks about how GitHub will respond if you believe someone is infringing your copyrights on GitHub. | |
This describes GitHub's rights in the website and service. | |
These are the rules for using GitHub's APIs, whether you are using the API for development or data collection. | |
We have a few specific rules for GitHub's features and products. | |
These are some of the additional terms that apply to GitHub's features that are still in development. | |
You are responsible for payment. We are responsible for billing you accurately. | |
You may cancel this agreement and close your Account at any time. | |
We only use email and other electronic means to stay in touch with our users. We do not provide phone support. | |
We provide our service as is, and we make no promises or guarantees about this service. Please read this section carefully; you should understand what to expect. | |
We will not be liable for damages or losses arising from your use or inability to use the service or otherwise arising under this agreement. Please read this section carefully; it limits our obligations to you. | |
You are fully responsible for your use of the service. | |
We may modify this agreement, but we will give you 30 days' notice of material changes. | |
Please see this section for legal details including our choice of law. |
The GitHub Terms of Service
Effective date: November 16, 2020
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Short version: We use these basic terms throughout the agreement, and they have specific meanings. You should know what we mean when we use each of the terms. There's not going to be a test on it, but it's still useful information.
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