“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...”
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
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.
Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with an ellipsis, suggesting additional content follows that may address what terms do apply to new subscriptions and renewals. That content was not available and is not reflected in the canonical claim.
If your subscription began or renewed on or after 5 March 2026, this document does not govern your use of GitHub Copilot.
How other platforms handle this
All other changes will be effective as soon as we post them to our website. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services.
Target may update the Target Circle Terms or make any changes to the Target App or to the Site at any time without notice. You agree to any updates to the Target Circle Terms by continuing to participate in the program.
For creators and fans who create accounts after the "Last Updated" date, the updated Privacy Policy will be effective immediately.
"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
Get the weekly coverage letter
Companies change their terms without announcing it. We capture governance documents, compare each new version with the last, and publish what changed, with the source text behind it. One email a week on what we found and what we could not reach.
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.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 285 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub.