Updates to our Terms of Service and Privacy Statement

GitHub has announced updates to its Terms of Service, Privacy Statement, and other site policies to reflect new products and features, legal requirements, and user feedback, with changes taking effect on November 16 after a 30-day notice period. These updates include clarifications on language, terms of service, acceptable use policies, and the usage of information, as well as details on content moderation concerning child sexual exploitation and extremist content. GitHub maintains its policies as an open-source project, allowing users to track changes, collaborate, and provide feedback on proposed updates through a public repository. The company aims to foster a democratic approach to policy development and invites community engagement in the process, adjusting the comment period to 24 hours for most updates to expedite implementation, although material changes will still have a 30-day comment period. Users are encouraged to fork and adapt GitHub's policies for their own organizations, and feedback is welcomed to ensure the policies remain effective and user-friendly.