GitHub's content moderation approach is centered around creating a safe, inclusive environment for software collaboration by empowering developers to manage their projects while ensuring transparency and fairness. The platform encourages project maintainers to establish codes of conduct and employs tools that facilitate content moderation, enabling developers to address harmful or illegal content with minimal disruption to collaboration. GitHub's moderation strategy adheres to international human rights standards, balancing the rights to free expression with restrictions on hate speech and other harmful content. The company also emphasizes transparency, allowing users to appeal moderation decisions and focusing on the least restrictive measures to protect the platform's collaborative nature. GitHub engages with policymakers to advocate for content moderation policies that reflect the unique aspects of software development platforms, distinguishing them from general social media regulations.