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"You may include static images, links, and promotional text in the README documents or project description sections associated with your Account, but they must be related to the project...Excerpt from GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies
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The clause states: “You may include static images, links, and promotional text in the README documents or project description sections associated with your Account, but they must be related to the project...”
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