Provision record
GitHub · GitHub Acceptable Use Policies · View original document ↗

User responsible for legal compliance

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 282 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What is the user responsible for?
GitHub makes users responsible for using the Service in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and all of GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track GitHub and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF

This analysis describes what GitHub's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

By placing compliance responsibility on the user, GitHub shifts the burden of legal and policy adherence to the user rather than assuming it as a platform obligation.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4244 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You bear responsibility for ensuring your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and all of GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

You are responsible for keeping your username and password secret...Please create a unique password for your account and do not use it for any other web services or applications. Do not share your password with anyone else.

Leonardo AI Medium

You agree that use of any Beta Services will at all times be subject to your compliance with the Beta Services Terms.

Anthropic Medium

Before enabling an integration, granting Claude access to, or instructing Claude to take actions on a Third-Party Service, you should ensure you have the authority to grant such access and that doing so complies with any applicable terms, policies, or confidentiality obligations.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
You are responsible for using the Service in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and all of our Acceptable Use Policies.

Excerpt from GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
GitHub Acceptable Use Policies
Entity
GitHub
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-060791
Document ID
CA-D-00790
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4cb1cc8f63e15186f39023d0124a0552f90d900ee77625b9086bf67218c19c3e
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: GitHub
Document: GitHub Acceptable Use Policies
Record ID: CA-P-060791
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:06:09 UTC
SHA-256: 4cb1cc8f63e15186…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/github/github-acceptable-use-policies/provision/CA-P-060791/user-responsible-for-legal-compliance/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does GitHub's User responsible for legal compliance clause do?

By placing compliance responsibility on the user, GitHub shifts the burden of legal and policy adherence to the user rather than assuming it as a platform obligation.

How does this clause affect you?

You bear responsibility for ensuring your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and all of GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with GitHub?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub.