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lh-condensed"><a href="#legal-notices">Legal Notices</a></div></li></ul></div><div class="Box-nv15kw-0 bwmxIa"></div><div data-search="article-body" class="Box-nv15kw-0 kQOfLl"><div id="article-contents"><div class="MarkdownContent_markdownBody__2Fa4B markdown-body"><p>Millions of developers host millions of projects on GitHub — both open and closed source — and we're honored to play a part in enabling collaboration across the community every day. Together, we all have an exciting opportunity and responsibility to make this a community we can be proud of.</p> <p>GitHub users worldwide bring wildly different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, and range from people who created their first "Hello World" project last week to the most well-known software developers in the world. We are committed to making GitHub a welcoming environment for all the different voices and perspectives in our community, while maintaining a space where people are free to express themselves.</p> <p>We rely on our community members to communicate expectations, <a href="#what-if-something-or-someone-offends-you">moderate</a> their projects, and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211117153020/https://github.com/contact/report-abuse">Report abuse</a> or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211117153020/https://github.com/contact/report-content">Report content</a>. By outlining what we expect to see within our community, we hope to help you understand how best to collaborate on GitHub, and what type of actions or content may violate our <a href="#legal-notices">Terms of Service</a>, which include our <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-acceptable-use-policies">Acceptable Use Policies</a>. We will investigate any abuse reports and may moderate public content on our site that we determine to be in violation of our Terms of Service.</p> <h2 id="building-a-strong-community"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#building-a-strong-community"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Building a strong community</h2> <p>The primary purpose of the GitHub community is to collaborate on software projects. We want people to work better together. Although we maintain the site, this is a community we build <em>together</em>, and we need your help to make it the best it can be.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Be welcoming and open-minded</strong> - Other collaborators may not have the same experience level or background as you, but that doesn't mean they don't have good ideas to contribute. We encourage you to be welcoming to new collaborators and those just getting started.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Respect each other.</strong> Nothing sabotages healthy conversation like rudeness. Be civil and professional, and don’t post anything that a reasonable person would consider offensive, abusive, or hate speech. Don’t harass or grief anyone. Treat each other with dignity and consideration in all interactions.</p> <p>You may wish to respond to something by disagreeing with it. That’s fine. But remember to criticize ideas, not people. Avoid name-calling, ad hominem attacks, responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content, and knee-jerk contradiction. Instead, provide reasoned counter-arguments that improve the conversation.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Communicate with empathy</strong> - Disagreements or differences of opinion are a fact of life. Being part of a community means interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, many of which may not be your own. If you disagree with someone, try to understand and share their feelings before you address them. This will promote a respectful and friendly atmosphere where people feel comfortable asking questions, participating in discussions, and making contributions.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Be clear and stay on topic</strong> - People use GitHub to get work done and to be more productive. Off-topic comments are a distraction (sometimes welcome, but usually not) from getting work done and being productive. Staying on topic helps produce positive and productive discussions.</p> <p> Additionally, communicating with strangers on the Internet can be awkward. It's hard to convey or read tone, and sarcasm is frequently misunderstood. Try to use clear language, and think about how it will be received by the other person.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 id="what-if-something-or-someone-offends-you"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#what-if-something-or-someone-offends-you"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>What if something or someone offends you?</h2> <p>We rely on the community to let us know when an issue needs to be addressed. We do not actively monitor the site for offensive content. If you run into something or someone on the site that you find objectionable, here are some tools GitHub provides to help you take action immediately:</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Communicate expectations</strong> - If you participate in a community that has not set their own, community-specific guidelines, encourage them to do so either in the README or <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/setting-guidelines-for-repository-contributors">CONTRIBUTING file</a>, or in <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/adding-a-code-of-conduct-to-your-project">a dedicated code of conduct</a>, by submitting a pull request.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Moderate Comments</strong> - If you have <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/repository-permission-levels-for-an-organization">write-access privileges</a> for a repository, you can edit, delete, or hide anyone's comments on commits, pull requests, and issues. Anyone with read access to a repository can view a comment's edit history. Comment authors and people with write access to a repository can delete sensitive information from a comment's edit history. For more information, see "<a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/tracking-changes-in-a-comment">Tracking changes in a comment</a>" and "<a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/managing-disruptive-comments">Managing disruptive comments</a>."</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Lock Conversations</strong> - If a discussion in an issue or pull request gets out of control, you can <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/locking-conversations">lock the conversation</a>.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Block Users</strong> - If you encounter a user who continues to demonstrate poor behavior, you can <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/blocking-a-user-from-your-personal-account">block the user from your personal account</a> or <a href="/web/20211117153020/https://docs.github.com/en/articles/blocking-a-user-from-your-organization">block the user from your organization</a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Of course, you can always contact us to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211117153020/https://github.com/contact/report-abuse">Report abuse</a> if you need more help dealing with a situation.</p> <h2 id="what-is-not-allowed"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#what-is-not-allowed"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>What is not allowed?</h2> <p>We are committed to maintaining a community where users are free to express themselves and challenge one another's ideas, both technical and otherwise. Such discussions, however, are unlikely to foster fruitful dialog when ideas are silenced because community members are being shouted down or are afraid to speak up. That means you should be respectful and civil at all times, and refrain from attacking others on the basis of who they are. We do not tolerate behavior that crosses the line into the following:</p> <ul> <li> <h4 id="threats-of-violence"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#threats-of-violence"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Threats of violence</h4> <p> You may not threaten violence towards others or use the site to organize, promote, or incite acts of real-world violence or terrorism. Think carefully about the words you use, the images you post, and even the software you write, and how they may be interpreted by others. Even if you mean something as a joke, it might not be received that way. If you think that someone else <em>might</em> interpret the content you post as a threat, or as promoting violence or terrorism, stop. Don't post it on GitHub. In extraordinary cases, we may report threats of violence to law enforcement if we think there may be a genuine risk of physical harm or a threat to public safety.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="hate-speech-and-discrimination"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#hate-speech-and-discrimination"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Hate speech and discrimination</h4> <p> While it is not forbidden to broach topics such as age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation, we do not tolerate speech that attacks a person or group of people on the basis of who they are. Just realize that when approached in an aggressive or insulting manner, these (and other) sensitive topics can make others feel unwelcome, or perhaps even unsafe. While there's always the potential for misunderstandings, we expect our community members to remain respectful and civil when discussing sensitive topics.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="bullying-and-harassment"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#bullying-and-harassment"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Bullying and harassment</h4> <p> We do not tolerate bullying or harassment. This means any habitual badgering or intimidation targeted at a specific person or group of people. In general, if your actions are unwanted and you continue to engage in them, there's a good chance you are headed into bullying or harassment territory.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="disrupting-the-experience-of-other-users"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#disrupting-the-experience-of-other-users"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Disrupting the experience of other users</h4> <p> Being part of a community includes recognizing how your behavior affects others and engaging in meaningful and productive interactions with people and the platform they rely on. Behaviors such as repeatedly posting off-topic comments, opening empty or meaningless issues or pull requests, or using any other platform feature in a way that continually disrupts the experience of other users are not allowed. 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Impersonation is a form of harassment.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="doxxing-and-invasion-of-privacy"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#doxxing-and-invasion-of-privacy"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Doxxing and invasion of privacy</h4> <p> Don't post other people's personal information, such as personal, private email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, credit card numbers, Social Security/National Identity numbers, or passwords. Depending on the context, such as in the case of intimidation or harassment, we may consider other information, such as photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject's consent, to be an invasion of privacy, especially when such material presents a safety risk to the subject.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="sexually-obscene-content"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#sexually-obscene-content"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Sexually obscene content</h4> <p> Don’t post content that is pornographic. This does not mean that all nudity, or all code and content related to sexuality, is prohibited. We recognize that sexuality is a part of life and non-pornographic sexual content may be a part of your project, or may be presented for educational or artistic purposes. We do not allow obscene sexual content or content that may involve the exploitation or sexualization of minors.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="gratuitously-violent-content"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#gratuitously-violent-content"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Gratuitously violent content</h4> <p> Don’t post violent images, text, or other content without reasonable context or warnings. While it's often okay to include violent content in video games, news reports, and descriptions of historical events, we do not allow violent content that is posted indiscriminately, or that is posted in a way that makes it difficult for other users to avoid (such as a profile avatar or an issue comment). A clear warning or disclaimer in other contexts helps users make an educated decision as to whether or not they want to engage with such content.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="misinformation-and-disinformation"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#misinformation-and-disinformation"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Misinformation and disinformation</h4> <p> You may not post content that presents a distorted view of reality, whether it is inaccurate or false (misinformation) or is intentionally deceptive (disinformation) where such content is likely to result in harm to the public or to interfere with fair and equal opportunities for all to participate in public life. For example, we do not allow content that may put the well-being of groups of people at risk or limit their ability to take part in a free and open society. We encourage active participation in the expression of ideas, perspectives, and experiences and may not be in a position to dispute personal accounts or observations. We generally allow parody and satire that is in line with our Acceptable Use Polices, and we consider context to be important in how information is received and understood; therefore, it may be appropriate to clarify your intentions via disclaimers or other means, as well as the source(s) of your information.</p> </li> <li> <h4 id="active-malware-or-exploits"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#active-malware-or-exploits"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Active malware or exploits</h4> <p>Being part of a community includes not taking advantage of other members of the community. We do not allow anyone to use our platform in direct support of unlawful attacks that cause technical harms, such as using GitHub as a means to deliver malicious executables or as attack infrastructure, for example by organizing denial of service attacks or managing command and control servers. Technical harms means overconsumption of resources, physical damage, downtime, denial of service, or data loss, with no implicit or explicit dual-use purpose prior to the abuse occurring.</p> <p>Note that GitHub allows dual-use content and supports the posting of content that is used for research into vulnerabilities, malware, or exploits, as the publication and distribution of such content has educational value and provides a net benefit to the security community. We assume positive intention and use of these projects to promote and drive improvements across the ecosystem. </p> <p>In rare cases of very widespread abuse of dual-use content, we may restrict access to that specific instance of the content to disrupt an ongoing unlawful attack or malware campaign that is leveraging the GitHub platform as an exploit or malware CDN. In most of these instances, restriction takes the form of putting the content behind authentication, but may, as an option of last resort, involve disabling access or full removal where this is not possible (e.g. when posted as a gist). We will also contact the project owners about restrictions put in place where possible. </p> <p>Restrictions are temporary where feasible, and do not serve the purpose of purging or restricting any specific dual-use content, or copies of that content, from the platform in perpetuity. While we aim to make these rare cases of restriction a collaborative process with project owners, if you do feel your content was unduly restricted, we have an <a href="#appeal-and-reinstatement">appeals process</a> in place.</p> <p>To facilitate a path to abuse resolution with project maintainers themselves, prior to escalation to GitHub abuse reports, we recommend, but do not require, that repository owners take the following steps when posting potentially harmful security research content:</p> <ul> <li>Clearly identify and describe any potentially harmful content in a disclaimer in the project’s README.md file or source code comments.</li> <li>Provide a preferred contact method for any 3rd party abuse inquiries through a SECURITY.md file in the repository (e.g. "Please create an issue on this repository for any questions or concerns"). Such a contact method allows 3rd parties to reach out to project maintainers directly and potentially resolve concerns without the need to file abuse reports.</li> </ul> <p><em>GitHub considers the npm registry to be a platform used primarily for installation and run-time use of code, and not for research.</em></p> </li> </ul> <h2 id="what-happens-if-someone-breaks-the-rules"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#what-happens-if-someone-breaks-the-rules"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>What happens if someone breaks the rules?</h2> <p>There are a variety of actions that we may take when a user reports inappropriate behavior or content. It usually depends on the exact circumstances of a particular case. We recognize that sometimes people may say or do inappropriate things for any number of reasons. Perhaps they did not realize how their words would be perceived. Or maybe they just let their emotions get the best of them. Of course, sometimes, there are folks who just want to spam or cause trouble.</p> <p>Each case requires a different approach, and we try to tailor our response to meet the needs of the situation that has been reported. We'll review each abuse report on a case-by-case basis. In each case, we will have a diverse team investigate the content and surrounding facts and respond as appropriate, using these guidelines to guide our decision.</p> <p>Actions we may take in response to an abuse report include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Content Removal</li> <li>Content Blocking</li> <li>Account Suspension</li> <li>Account Termination</li> </ul> <h2 id="appeal-and-reinstatement"><a aria-hidden="" tabindex="-1" class="doctocat-link" href="#appeal-and-reinstatement"><svg aria-hidden="" role="img" class="octicon-link" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" style="display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"></path></svg></a>Appeal and Reinstatement</h2> <p>In some cases there may be a basis to reverse an action, for example, based on additional information a user provided, or where a user has addressed the violation and agreed to abide by our Acceptable Use Policies moving forward. 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If you run into something or someone on the site that you find objectionable, here are some tools GitHub provides to help you take action immediately:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunicate expectations\u003c/strong\u003e - If you participate in a community that has not set their own, community-specific guidelines, encourage them to do so either in the README or \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/setting-guidelines-for-repository-contributors\"\u003eCONTRIBUTING file\u003c/a\u003e, or in \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/adding-a-code-of-conduct-to-your-project\"\u003ea dedicated code of conduct\u003c/a\u003e, by submitting a pull request.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate Comments\u003c/strong\u003e - If you have \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/repository-permission-levels-for-an-organization\"\u003ewrite-access privileges\u003c/a\u003e for a repository, you can edit, delete, or hide anyone's comments on commits, pull requests, and issues. 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For more information, see \"\u003ca href=\"/en/articles/tracking-changes-in-a-comment\"\u003eTracking changes in a comment\u003c/a\u003e\" and \"\u003ca href=\"/en/articles/managing-disruptive-comments\"\u003eManaging disruptive comments\u003c/a\u003e.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock Conversations\u003c/strong\u003e - If a discussion in an issue or pull request gets out of control, you can \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/locking-conversations\"\u003elock the conversation\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlock Users\u003c/strong\u003e - If you encounter a user who continues to demonstrate poor behavior, you can \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/blocking-a-user-from-your-personal-account\"\u003eblock the user from your personal account\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/blocking-a-user-from-your-organization\"\u003eblock the user from your organization\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, you can always contact us to \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/contact/report-abuse\"\u003eReport abuse\u003c/a\u003e if you need more help dealing with a situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-not-allowed\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#what-is-not-allowed\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat is not allowed?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are committed to maintaining a community where users are free to express themselves and challenge one another's ideas, both technical and otherwise. Such discussions, however, are unlikely to foster fruitful dialog when ideas are silenced because community members are being shouted down or are afraid to speak up. That means you should be respectful and civil at all times, and refrain from attacking others on the basis of who they are. We do not tolerate behavior that crosses the line into the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"threats-of-violence\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#threats-of-violence\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThreats of violence\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You may not threaten violence towards others or use the site to organize, promote, or incite acts of real-world violence or terrorism. Think carefully about the words you use, the images you post, and even the software you write, and how they may be interpreted by others. Even if you mean something as a joke, it might not be received that way. If you think that someone else \u003cem\u003emight\u003c/em\u003e interpret the content you post as a threat, or as promoting violence or terrorism, stop. Don't post it on GitHub. In extraordinary cases, we may report threats of violence to law enforcement if we think there may be a genuine risk of physical harm or a threat to public safety.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"hate-speech-and-discrimination\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#hate-speech-and-discrimination\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHate speech and discrimination\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e While it is not forbidden to broach topics such as age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation, we do not tolerate speech that attacks a person or group of people on the basis of who they are. Just realize that when approached in an aggressive or insulting manner, these (and other) sensitive topics can make others feel unwelcome, or perhaps even unsafe. While there's always the potential for misunderstandings, we expect our community members to remain respectful and civil when discussing sensitive topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"bullying-and-harassment\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#bullying-and-harassment\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBullying and harassment\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We do not tolerate bullying or harassment. This means any habitual badgering or intimidation targeted at a specific person or group of people. In general, if your actions are unwanted and you continue to engage in them, there's a good chance you are headed into bullying or harassment territory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"disrupting-the-experience-of-other-users\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#disrupting-the-experience-of-other-users\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDisrupting the experience of other users\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Being part of a community includes recognizing how your behavior affects others and engaging in meaningful and productive interactions with people and the platform they rely on. Behaviors such as repeatedly posting off-topic comments, opening empty or meaningless issues or pull requests, or using any other platform feature in a way that continually disrupts the experience of other users are not allowed. While we encourage maintainers to moderate their own projects on an individual basis, GitHub staff may take further restrictive action against accounts that are engaging in these types of behaviors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"impersonation\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#impersonation\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eImpersonation\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You may not impersonate another person by copying their avatar, posting content under their email address, using a similar username or otherwise posing as someone else. Impersonation is a form of harassment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"doxxing-and-invasion-of-privacy\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#doxxing-and-invasion-of-privacy\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoxxing and invasion of privacy\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don't post other people's personal information, such as personal, private email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, credit card numbers, Social Security/National Identity numbers, or passwords. Depending on the context, such as in the case of intimidation or harassment, we may consider other information, such as photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject's consent, to be an invasion of privacy, especially when such material presents a safety risk to the subject.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"sexually-obscene-content\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#sexually-obscene-content\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSexually obscene content\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don’t post content that is pornographic. This does not mean that all nudity, or all code and content related to sexuality, is prohibited. We recognize that sexuality is a part of life and non-pornographic sexual content may be a part of your project, or may be presented for educational or artistic purposes. We do not allow obscene sexual content or content that may involve the exploitation or sexualization of minors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"gratuitously-violent-content\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#gratuitously-violent-content\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGratuitously violent content\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don’t post violent images, text, or other content without reasonable context or warnings. While it's often okay to include violent content in video games, news reports, and descriptions of historical events, we do not allow violent content that is posted indiscriminately, or that is posted in a way that makes it difficult for other users to avoid (such as a profile avatar or an issue comment). A clear warning or disclaimer in other contexts helps users make an educated decision as to whether or not they want to engage with such content.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"misinformation-and-disinformation\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#misinformation-and-disinformation\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eMisinformation and disinformation\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You may not post content that presents a distorted view of reality, whether it is inaccurate or false (misinformation) or is intentionally deceptive (disinformation) where such content is likely to result in harm to the public or to interfere with fair and equal opportunities for all to participate in public life. For example, we do not allow content that may put the well-being of groups of people at risk or limit their ability to take part in a free and open society. We encourage active participation in the expression of ideas, perspectives, and experiences and may not be in a position to dispute personal accounts or observations. We generally allow parody and satire that is in line with our Acceptable Use Polices, and we consider context to be important in how information is received and understood; therefore, it may be appropriate to clarify your intentions via disclaimers or other means, as well as the source(s) of your information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"active-malware-or-exploits\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#active-malware-or-exploits\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eActive malware or exploits\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing part of a community includes not taking advantage of other members of the community. We do not allow anyone to use our platform in direct support of unlawful attacks that cause technical harms, such as using GitHub as a means to deliver malicious executables or as attack infrastructure, for example by organizing denial of service attacks or managing command and control servers. Technical harms means overconsumption of resources, physical damage, downtime, denial of service, or data loss, with no implicit or explicit dual-use purpose prior to the abuse occurring.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that GitHub allows dual-use content and supports the posting of content that is used for research into vulnerabilities, malware, or exploits, as the publication and distribution of such content has educational value and provides a net benefit to the security community. We assume positive intention and use of these projects to promote and drive improvements across the ecosystem. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rare cases of very widespread abuse of dual-use content, we may restrict access to that specific instance of the content to disrupt an ongoing unlawful attack or malware campaign that is leveraging the GitHub platform as an exploit or malware CDN. In most of these instances, restriction takes the form of putting the content behind authentication, but may, as an option of last resort, involve disabling access or full removal where this is not possible (e.g. when posted as a gist). We will also contact the project owners about restrictions put in place where possible. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestrictions are temporary where feasible, and do not serve the purpose of purging or restricting any specific dual-use content, or copies of that content, from the platform in perpetuity. While we aim to make these rare cases of restriction a collaborative process with project owners, if you do feel your content was unduly restricted, we have an \u003ca href=\"#appeal-and-reinstatement\"\u003eappeals process\u003c/a\u003e in place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo facilitate a path to abuse resolution with project maintainers themselves, prior to escalation to GitHub abuse reports, we recommend, but do not require, that repository owners take the following steps when posting potentially harmful security research content:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly identify and describe any potentially harmful content in a disclaimer in the project’s README.md file or source code comments.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a preferred contact method for any 3rd party abuse inquiries through a SECURITY.md file in the repository (e.g. \"Please create an issue on this repository for any questions or concerns\"). Such a contact method allows 3rd parties to reach out to project maintainers directly and potentially resolve concerns without the need to file abuse reports.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGitHub considers the npm registry to be a platform used primarily for installation and run-time use of code, and not for research.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-happens-if-someone-breaks-the-rules\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#what-happens-if-someone-breaks-the-rules\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat happens if someone breaks the rules?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a variety of actions that we may take when a user reports inappropriate behavior or content. It usually depends on the exact circumstances of a particular case. We recognize that sometimes people may say or do inappropriate things for any number of reasons. Perhaps they did not realize how their words would be perceived. Or maybe they just let their emotions get the best of them. Of course, sometimes, there are folks who just want to spam or cause trouble.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach case requires a different approach, and we try to tailor our response to meet the needs of the situation that has been reported. We'll review each abuse report on a case-by-case basis. In each case, we will have a diverse team investigate the content and surrounding facts and respond as appropriate, using these guidelines to guide our decision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActions we may take in response to an abuse report include but are not limited to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent Removal\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent Blocking\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccount Suspension\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccount Termination\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"appeal-and-reinstatement\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#appeal-and-reinstatement\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAppeal and Reinstatement\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases there may be a basis to reverse an action, for example, based on additional information a user provided, or where a user has addressed the violation and agreed to abide by our Acceptable Use Policies moving forward. If you wish to appeal an enforcement action, please contact \u003ca href=\"https://support.github.com/contact?tags=docs-policy\"\u003esupport\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"legal-notices\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#legal-notices\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLegal Notices\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dedicate these Community Guidelines to the public domain for anyone to use, reuse, adapt, or whatever, under the terms of \u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/\"\u003eCC0-1.0\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are only guidelines; they do not modify our \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/github-terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c/a\u003e and are not intended to be a complete list. GitHub retains full discretion under the \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/github-terms-of-service/#c-acceptable-use\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c/a\u003e to remove any content or terminate any accounts for activity that violates our Terms on Acceptable Use. These guidelines describe when we will exercise that discretion.\u003c/p\u003e","currentLearningTrack":{}},"articleContext":{"title":"GitHub Community Guidelines","intro":"","effectiveDate":"","renderedPage":"\u003cp\u003eMillions of developers host millions of projects on GitHub — both open and closed source — and we're honored to play a part in enabling collaboration across the community every day. Together, we all have an exciting opportunity and responsibility to make this a community we can be proud of.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGitHub users worldwide bring wildly different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, and range from people who created their first \"Hello World\" project last week to the most well-known software developers in the world. We are committed to making GitHub a welcoming environment for all the different voices and perspectives in our community, while maintaining a space where people are free to express themselves.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rely on our community members to communicate expectations, \u003ca href=\"#what-if-something-or-someone-offends-you\"\u003emoderate\u003c/a\u003e their projects, and \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/contact/report-abuse\"\u003eReport abuse\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/contact/report-content\"\u003eReport content\u003c/a\u003e. By outlining what we expect to see within our community, we hope to help you understand how best to collaborate on GitHub, and what type of actions or content may violate our \u003ca href=\"#legal-notices\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c/a\u003e, which include our \u003ca href=\"/en/github/site-policy/github-acceptable-use-policies\"\u003eAcceptable Use Policies\u003c/a\u003e. We will investigate any abuse reports and may moderate public content on our site that we determine to be in violation of our Terms of Service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"building-a-strong-community\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#building-a-strong-community\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBuilding a strong community\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of the GitHub community is to collaborate on software projects.\nWe want people to work better together. Although we maintain the site, this is a community we build \u003cem\u003etogether\u003c/em\u003e, and we need your help to make it the best it can be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe welcoming and open-minded\u003c/strong\u003e - Other collaborators may not have the same experience level or background as you, but that doesn't mean they don't have good ideas to contribute. We encourage you to be welcoming to new collaborators and those just getting started.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespect each other.\u003c/strong\u003e Nothing sabotages healthy conversation like rudeness. Be civil and professional, and don’t post anything that a reasonable person would consider offensive, abusive, or hate speech. Don’t harass or grief anyone. Treat each other with dignity and consideration in all interactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may wish to respond to something by disagreeing with it. That’s fine. But remember to criticize ideas, not people. Avoid name-calling, ad hominem attacks, responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content, and knee-jerk contradiction. Instead, provide reasoned counter-arguments that improve the conversation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunicate with empathy\u003c/strong\u003e - Disagreements or differences of opinion are a fact of life. Being part of a community means interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, many of which may not be your own. If you disagree with someone, try to understand and share their feelings before you address them. This will promote a respectful and friendly atmosphere where people feel comfortable asking questions, participating in discussions, and making contributions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe clear and stay on topic\u003c/strong\u003e - People use GitHub to get work done and to be more productive. Off-topic comments are a distraction (sometimes welcome, but usually not) from getting work done and being productive. Staying on topic helps produce positive and productive discussions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additionally, communicating with strangers on the Internet can be awkward. It's hard to convey or read tone, and sarcasm is frequently misunderstood. Try to use clear language, and think about how it will be received by the other person.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-if-something-or-someone-offends-you\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#what-if-something-or-someone-offends-you\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat if something or someone offends you?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rely on the community to let us know when an issue needs to be addressed. We do not actively monitor the site for offensive content. If you run into something or someone on the site that you find objectionable, here are some tools GitHub provides to help you take action immediately:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunicate expectations\u003c/strong\u003e - If you participate in a community that has not set their own, community-specific guidelines, encourage them to do so either in the README or \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/setting-guidelines-for-repository-contributors\"\u003eCONTRIBUTING file\u003c/a\u003e, or in \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/adding-a-code-of-conduct-to-your-project\"\u003ea dedicated code of conduct\u003c/a\u003e, by submitting a pull request.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate Comments\u003c/strong\u003e - If you have \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/repository-permission-levels-for-an-organization\"\u003ewrite-access privileges\u003c/a\u003e for a repository, you can edit, delete, or hide anyone's comments on commits, pull requests, and issues. Anyone with read access to a repository can view a comment's edit history. Comment authors and people with write access to a repository can delete sensitive information from a comment's edit history. For more information, see \"\u003ca href=\"/en/articles/tracking-changes-in-a-comment\"\u003eTracking changes in a comment\u003c/a\u003e\" and \"\u003ca href=\"/en/articles/managing-disruptive-comments\"\u003eManaging disruptive comments\u003c/a\u003e.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock Conversations\u003c/strong\u003e - If a discussion in an issue or pull request gets out of control, you can \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/locking-conversations\"\u003elock the conversation\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlock Users\u003c/strong\u003e - If you encounter a user who continues to demonstrate poor behavior, you can \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/blocking-a-user-from-your-personal-account\"\u003eblock the user from your personal account\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/blocking-a-user-from-your-organization\"\u003eblock the user from your organization\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, you can always contact us to \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/contact/report-abuse\"\u003eReport abuse\u003c/a\u003e if you need more help dealing with a situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-not-allowed\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#what-is-not-allowed\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat is not allowed?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are committed to maintaining a community where users are free to express themselves and challenge one another's ideas, both technical and otherwise. Such discussions, however, are unlikely to foster fruitful dialog when ideas are silenced because community members are being shouted down or are afraid to speak up. That means you should be respectful and civil at all times, and refrain from attacking others on the basis of who they are. We do not tolerate behavior that crosses the line into the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"threats-of-violence\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#threats-of-violence\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThreats of violence\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You may not threaten violence towards others or use the site to organize, promote, or incite acts of real-world violence or terrorism. Think carefully about the words you use, the images you post, and even the software you write, and how they may be interpreted by others. Even if you mean something as a joke, it might not be received that way. If you think that someone else \u003cem\u003emight\u003c/em\u003e interpret the content you post as a threat, or as promoting violence or terrorism, stop. Don't post it on GitHub. In extraordinary cases, we may report threats of violence to law enforcement if we think there may be a genuine risk of physical harm or a threat to public safety.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"hate-speech-and-discrimination\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#hate-speech-and-discrimination\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHate speech and discrimination\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e While it is not forbidden to broach topics such as age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation, we do not tolerate speech that attacks a person or group of people on the basis of who they are. Just realize that when approached in an aggressive or insulting manner, these (and other) sensitive topics can make others feel unwelcome, or perhaps even unsafe. While there's always the potential for misunderstandings, we expect our community members to remain respectful and civil when discussing sensitive topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"bullying-and-harassment\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#bullying-and-harassment\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBullying and harassment\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We do not tolerate bullying or harassment. This means any habitual badgering or intimidation targeted at a specific person or group of people. In general, if your actions are unwanted and you continue to engage in them, there's a good chance you are headed into bullying or harassment territory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"disrupting-the-experience-of-other-users\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#disrupting-the-experience-of-other-users\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDisrupting the experience of other users\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Being part of a community includes recognizing how your behavior affects others and engaging in meaningful and productive interactions with people and the platform they rely on. Behaviors such as repeatedly posting off-topic comments, opening empty or meaningless issues or pull requests, or using any other platform feature in a way that continually disrupts the experience of other users are not allowed. While we encourage maintainers to moderate their own projects on an individual basis, GitHub staff may take further restrictive action against accounts that are engaging in these types of behaviors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"impersonation\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#impersonation\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eImpersonation\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You may not impersonate another person by copying their avatar, posting content under their email address, using a similar username or otherwise posing as someone else. Impersonation is a form of harassment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"doxxing-and-invasion-of-privacy\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#doxxing-and-invasion-of-privacy\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoxxing and invasion of privacy\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don't post other people's personal information, such as personal, private email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, credit card numbers, Social Security/National Identity numbers, or passwords. Depending on the context, such as in the case of intimidation or harassment, we may consider other information, such as photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject's consent, to be an invasion of privacy, especially when such material presents a safety risk to the subject.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"sexually-obscene-content\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#sexually-obscene-content\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSexually obscene content\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don’t post content that is pornographic. This does not mean that all nudity, or all code and content related to sexuality, is prohibited. We recognize that sexuality is a part of life and non-pornographic sexual content may be a part of your project, or may be presented for educational or artistic purposes. We do not allow obscene sexual content or content that may involve the exploitation or sexualization of minors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"gratuitously-violent-content\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#gratuitously-violent-content\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGratuitously violent content\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don’t post violent images, text, or other content without reasonable context or warnings. While it's often okay to include violent content in video games, news reports, and descriptions of historical events, we do not allow violent content that is posted indiscriminately, or that is posted in a way that makes it difficult for other users to avoid (such as a profile avatar or an issue comment). A clear warning or disclaimer in other contexts helps users make an educated decision as to whether or not they want to engage with such content.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"misinformation-and-disinformation\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#misinformation-and-disinformation\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eMisinformation and disinformation\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You may not post content that presents a distorted view of reality, whether it is inaccurate or false (misinformation) or is intentionally deceptive (disinformation) where such content is likely to result in harm to the public or to interfere with fair and equal opportunities for all to participate in public life. For example, we do not allow content that may put the well-being of groups of people at risk or limit their ability to take part in a free and open society. We encourage active participation in the expression of ideas, perspectives, and experiences and may not be in a position to dispute personal accounts or observations. We generally allow parody and satire that is in line with our Acceptable Use Polices, and we consider context to be important in how information is received and understood; therefore, it may be appropriate to clarify your intentions via disclaimers or other means, as well as the source(s) of your information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"active-malware-or-exploits\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#active-malware-or-exploits\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eActive malware or exploits\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing part of a community includes not taking advantage of other members of the community. We do not allow anyone to use our platform in direct support of unlawful attacks that cause technical harms, such as using GitHub as a means to deliver malicious executables or as attack infrastructure, for example by organizing denial of service attacks or managing command and control servers. Technical harms means overconsumption of resources, physical damage, downtime, denial of service, or data loss, with no implicit or explicit dual-use purpose prior to the abuse occurring.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that GitHub allows dual-use content and supports the posting of content that is used for research into vulnerabilities, malware, or exploits, as the publication and distribution of such content has educational value and provides a net benefit to the security community. We assume positive intention and use of these projects to promote and drive improvements across the ecosystem. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rare cases of very widespread abuse of dual-use content, we may restrict access to that specific instance of the content to disrupt an ongoing unlawful attack or malware campaign that is leveraging the GitHub platform as an exploit or malware CDN. In most of these instances, restriction takes the form of putting the content behind authentication, but may, as an option of last resort, involve disabling access or full removal where this is not possible (e.g. when posted as a gist). We will also contact the project owners about restrictions put in place where possible. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestrictions are temporary where feasible, and do not serve the purpose of purging or restricting any specific dual-use content, or copies of that content, from the platform in perpetuity. While we aim to make these rare cases of restriction a collaborative process with project owners, if you do feel your content was unduly restricted, we have an \u003ca href=\"#appeal-and-reinstatement\"\u003eappeals process\u003c/a\u003e in place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo facilitate a path to abuse resolution with project maintainers themselves, prior to escalation to GitHub abuse reports, we recommend, but do not require, that repository owners take the following steps when posting potentially harmful security research content:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly identify and describe any potentially harmful content in a disclaimer in the project’s README.md file or source code comments.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a preferred contact method for any 3rd party abuse inquiries through a SECURITY.md file in the repository (e.g. \"Please create an issue on this repository for any questions or concerns\"). Such a contact method allows 3rd parties to reach out to project maintainers directly and potentially resolve concerns without the need to file abuse reports.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGitHub considers the npm registry to be a platform used primarily for installation and run-time use of code, and not for research.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-happens-if-someone-breaks-the-rules\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#what-happens-if-someone-breaks-the-rules\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat happens if someone breaks the rules?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a variety of actions that we may take when a user reports inappropriate behavior or content. It usually depends on the exact circumstances of a particular case. We recognize that sometimes people may say or do inappropriate things for any number of reasons. Perhaps they did not realize how their words would be perceived. Or maybe they just let their emotions get the best of them. Of course, sometimes, there are folks who just want to spam or cause trouble.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach case requires a different approach, and we try to tailor our response to meet the needs of the situation that has been reported. We'll review each abuse report on a case-by-case basis. In each case, we will have a diverse team investigate the content and surrounding facts and respond as appropriate, using these guidelines to guide our decision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActions we may take in response to an abuse report include but are not limited to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent Removal\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent Blocking\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccount Suspension\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccount Termination\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"appeal-and-reinstatement\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#appeal-and-reinstatement\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAppeal and Reinstatement\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases there may be a basis to reverse an action, for example, based on additional information a user provided, or where a user has addressed the violation and agreed to abide by our Acceptable Use Policies moving forward. If you wish to appeal an enforcement action, please contact \u003ca href=\"https://support.github.com/contact?tags=docs-policy\"\u003esupport\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"legal-notices\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"doctocat-link\" href=\"#legal-notices\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"\" role=\"img\" class=\"octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;user-select:none;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLegal Notices\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dedicate these Community Guidelines to the public domain for anyone to use, reuse, adapt, or whatever, under the terms of \u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/\"\u003eCC0-1.0\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are only guidelines; they do not modify our \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/github-terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c/a\u003e and are not intended to be a complete list. GitHub retains full discretion under the \u003ca href=\"/en/articles/github-terms-of-service/#c-acceptable-use\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c/a\u003e to remove any content or terminate any accounts for activity that violates our Terms on Acceptable Use. 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