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By retaining full discretion, GitHub is not obligated to apply any particular remedy or follow a graduated enforcement process; it may choose any listed action for any policy violation.
If a policy violation is determined to have occurred, GitHub may, at its full discretion, suspend your account, terminate your account, or remove your content.
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By retaining full discretion, GitHub is not obligated to apply any particular remedy or follow a graduated enforcement process; it may choose any listed action for any policy violation.
If a policy violation is determined to have occurred, GitHub may, at its full discretion, suspend your account, terminate your account, or remove your content.
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