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The updated terms establish a dedicated section governing AI features, including GitHub Copilot. The new language introduces formal definitions of 'AI Feature', 'Input' (content or context provided to an AI feature, including prompts, attachments, code, and conversation history), and 'Output' (responses and suggestions generated by the AI feature). The terms state that GitHub may use Input data for development and improvement of AI and machine learning models. Users of AI features should review the new section K to understand how their prompts, code, and conversation history may be processed.
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Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of San Francisco, California.
Subject to Section 10.6 , any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California, and the Parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, the validity, interpretation, modification, supplement, termination, execution of this Agreement and any dispute or claim resulting from or in connection with this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the l...
"Any claim for injunctive relief with respect to a violation of section D.9 may be brought in any jurisdiction.Excerpt from GitHub's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Any claim for injunctive relief with respect to a violation of section D.9 may be brought in any jurisdiction.”
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