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This clause gives GitHub discretion to take enforcement action—including full account suspension—based on relative bandwidth consumption, without requiring an absolute usage threshold.
Interpretive note: The excerpt names two independent enforcement responses—account suspension and file hosting throttle. The canonical claim states both as the primary effect since they arise from the same trigger. The excerpt may continue beyond the quoted portion; no further content can be assessed.
If GitHub determines your bandwidth usage is significantly excessive relative to similar users, your account may be suspended or your file hosting may be throttled.
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This clause gives GitHub discretion to take enforcement action—including full account suspension—based on relative bandwidth consumption, without requiring an absolute usage threshold.
If GitHub determines your bandwidth usage is significantly excessive relative to similar users, your account may be suspended or your file hosting may be throttled.
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