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API Abuse May Result in Account Suspension

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Medium Apr 28, 2026

GitHub's updated Terms of Service now include an explicit section governing AI features, including Copilot. The new section establishes specific contractual terms for how user data may be collected, used, and retained for developing and improving AI and machine learning models, and identifies what controls are available to users. The practical effect is that AI-related data practices are now consolidated under dedicated contractual language rather than dispersed across general service terms.

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Medium Apr 19, 2026

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.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1873 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Microsoft Copilot Medium

Use of a virtual private network (VPN) or other technology or service that can be used to mask or obfuscate your geographic location may result in cancellation of your Rewards Account and forfeiture of your accrued Points.

Chegg Medium

Chegg may cancel your account in its sole discretion for any reason, including but not limited to inactivity or misuse.

StockX Medium

Failure to timely provide StockX or its partners with all relevant information may result in suspension of your account.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Abuse or excessively frequent requests to GitHub via the API may result in the temporary or permanent suspension of your Account's access to the API.

Excerpt from GitHub's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
GitHub Terms of Service
Entity
GitHub
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-036437
Document ID
CA-D-00253
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
610460507af6f60333f6195921a4e0d9629d1fea528d1220cda7340159b5b46b
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 17:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: GitHub
Document: GitHub Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-036437
Captured: 2026-05-10 17:12:21 UTC
SHA-256: 610460507af6f603…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/github/github-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-036437/api-abuse-may-result-in-account-suspension/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GitHub's API Abuse May Result in Account Suspension clause do?

The clause states: “Abuse or excessively frequent requests to GitHub via the API may result in the temporary or permanent suspension of your Account's access to the API.”

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ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 277 platforms. See the full comparison.

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