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The GitHub Username Policy sets the rules for selecting and using GitHub account names, clarifying that usernames are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and must be used actively, with prohibitions on squatting or trading names. It is an official GitHub policy, backed by trademark protections and enforcement measures, making it a trusted standard for account identity management.