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This clause confirms that using GitHub Copilot does not transfer ownership of a user's Code to GitHub.
Users' ownership of their Code is not affected by their use of GitHub Copilot.
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"You retain ownership of Your Code.Excerpt from GitHub's Copilot Product Terms
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This clause confirms that using GitHub Copilot does not transfer ownership of a user's Code to GitHub.
Users' ownership of their Code is not affected by their use of GitHub Copilot.
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