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Static promotional content permitted in README sections

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How other platforms handle this

Xfinity

There are limits on the number of video streams you may simultaneously view for this additional content, which are determined by your specific subscription.

Netflix

all subscription plans may contain limited commercial content, such as branded content or sponsorship messaging, promotions for Netflix content or information about other Netflix products or services.

Glassdoor

No compensation will be paid with respect to Content that you submit through the services.

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
GitHub Acceptable Use Policies
Entity
GitHub
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
May 12, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006966, captured Sept. 16, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-060839
Document ID
CA-D-000790
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006966)
ffd0d6e02c076827157b045c1698ecb0aa7b156513fc6fbfb645520995dccad2
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-006966, captured Sept. 16, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: GitHub
Document: GitHub Acceptable Use Policies
Record ID: CA-P-060839
Version: CA-V-006966
Captured: 2026-09-16 00:42:54 UTC
SHA-256: ffd0d6e02c076827…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/github/github-acceptable-use-policies/provision/CA-P-060839/static-promotional-content-permitted-in-readme-sections/
Accessed: Nov. 1, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GitHub's Static promotional content permitted in README sections clause do?

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...”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 116 platforms. See the full comparison.

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