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Unilateral Terms Modification

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Why it matters

If you keep using GitHub after terms are updated, you automatically agree to the new rules even if you haven't read them — making it important to monitor for change notifications.

Consumer impact

GitHub users grant the platform a broad license to reproduce and display their publicly posted content, and accept significant limitations on GitHub's liability — including a cap of 12 months of fees paid in damages. GitHub reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations, with or without notice in some cases, which could disrupt access to critical code repositories. You can export and back up your repositories at any time through GitHub's data export tools at https://github.com/settings/admin.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    Within 30 days
    If you disagree with updated terms, you must stop using GitHub and close your account before the changes take effect. Navigate to Settings > Account > Delete account to close your account within the 30-day notice period.

Provision details

Document information
Document
GitHub Terms of Service
Entity
GitHub
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001336
Document ID
CA-D-00253
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
500196e2878ffe21d8f1488931682264d47bf9c90fd7286a42607def0942608c
Verified
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Change verified
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: GitHub | Document: GitHub Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-001336
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:21:45 UTC | SHA-256: 500196e2878ffe21…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/github/github-terms-of-service/unilateral-terms-modification/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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