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This clause limits the operative scope of this document to agreements predating 5 March 2026, meaning users with new or renewed subscriptions from that date onward are subject to different terms.
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If your subscription began or renewed on or after 5 March 2026, this document does not govern your use of GitHub Copilot.
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These terms may change from time to time. Notice of material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date...however, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes.
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Material updates to the Additional Terms become effective thirty (30) days after notice is provided to Customer. Any updates that are not material become effective immediately upon being posted at https://legal.mistral.ai/terms.
"These terms have been deprecated effective 5 March 2026. New subscriptions and renewals that occur on 5 March 2026 and later are not governed by this document...Excerpt from GitHub's Copilot Product Terms
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This clause limits the operative scope of this document to agreements predating 5 March 2026, meaning users with new or renewed subscriptions from that date onward are subject to different terms.
If your subscription began or renewed on or after 5 March 2026, this document does not govern your use of GitHub Copilot.
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