“GitHub does not own Suggestions.”
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This clause clarifies that GitHub makes no ownership claim over Suggestions, which affects how users and GitHub may each treat those outputs.
GitHub will not assert ownership over Suggestions you receive from GitHub Copilot.
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"GitHub does not own Suggestions.Excerpt from GitHub's Copilot Product Terms
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This clause clarifies that GitHub makes no ownership claim over Suggestions, which affects how users and GitHub may each treat those outputs.
GitHub will not assert ownership over Suggestions you receive from GitHub Copilot.
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