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The clause allocates security obligations and liability risk to the account holder rather than the service provider, establishing that GitHub's liability for account compromise or unauthorized activity is excluded by contract terms.
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.
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 are required to maintain account security and assume responsibility for all activity and content posted under their account, including activity by other users with access to the account. The terms specify that GitHub will not provide compensation for losses arising from security breaches caused by user negligence.
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"You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. GitHub cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with this security obligation. You are responsible for all content posted and activity that occurs under your account (even when content is posted by others who have accounts under your account).— Excerpt from GitHub's GitHub Terms of Service
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The clause allocates security obligations and liability risk to the account holder rather than the service provider, establishing that GitHub's liability for account compromise or unauthorized activity is excluded by contract terms.
Users are required to maintain account security and assume responsibility for all activity and content posted under their account, including activity by other users with access to the account. The terms specify that GitHub will not provide compensation for losses arising from security breaches caused by user negligence.
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