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New GitHub Terms of Service

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Date Published
Author
Hannah Poteat
Word Count
402
Company Posts That Month
13
Language
English
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No
Summary

GitHub is updating its Terms of Service to address user feedback about clarity and understanding, aiming to make the terms less ambiguous and easier to read. Key changes include a clearer Acceptable Use Policy, an explicit license for content storage and serving, a default contributor license to reduce confusion about project contributions, and clarified rules for GitHub Pages and advertising. Users are encouraged to review the draft and provide feedback via a contact form, with a commenting period open until February 21, after which GitHub will consider the suggestions and finalize the new terms by February 28.

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