GitHub will respond to valid DMCA copyright takedown notices by removing or disabling access to infringing content, and repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated.
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The provision operationalizes GitHub's obligation to receive and process DMCA takedown notifications as required under the DMCA statute, establishing the mechanism and contact point through which copyright claims are submitted and documented.
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View change record →GitHub's Terms of Service update on April 19, 2026 involved substantial revisions across 54 sentences, with 40 sentences removed and 4 added. The extent of change suggests modifications to core service provisions; however, without access to the specific language that was modified, removed, or added, the precise operational implications for users cannot be determined. Users should review the updated Terms directly to understand how the changes affect their usage rights, account obligations, or dispute resolution procedures.
View change record →Users who receive multiple DMCA takedown notices risk having their account permanently terminated, and content may be removed quickly upon a valid copyright claim without prior user notification.
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"If you believe that content on our website violates your copyright, please contact us in accordance with our Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy. If you are a copyright owner and you believe that content on GitHub violates your rights, please contact us via our convenient DMCA form or by emailing copyright@github.com. There may be legal consequences for sending a false or frivolous takedown notice.— Excerpt from GitHub's GitHub Terms of Service
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The provision operationalizes GitHub's obligation to receive and process DMCA takedown notifications as required under the DMCA statute, establishing the mechanism and contact point through which copyright claims are submitted and documented.
Users who receive multiple DMCA takedown notices risk having their account permanently terminated, and content may be removed quickly upon a valid copyright claim without prior user notification.
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