TOS Genie

GitHub's terms of service, in plain English

Several clauses work against you. Risk score 46/100 · 9 clauses that matter · 2 high risk

GitHub isn't liable for damages from service use or non-use.

Watch this document We re-read it on a schedule. If it changes, you hear about it in dollars and days.

What you sign away

  • The right to sue in court for more than last month's payment
  • The right to use GitHub if you're under 13
  • The right to notice before account termination
high risk Account termination

Termination

GitHub can terminate your account at any time, with or without cause or notice.

high risk Limits on their liability

Liability Limit

If GitHub's outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month.

medium risk Age restrictions

Age Limit

You must be at least 13 years old to use GitHub. If you're under 13, your account will be terminated.

medium risk Changes without notice

Changes to Terms

GitHub can change these terms at any time, but they'll give you 30 days' notice for major changes.

What to do about it · Within 30 days of changes
  1. Check the GitHub website for updates
medium risk How long data is kept

Data Retention

GitHub will keep your information after you cancel your account, but will delete most of it within 90 days.

medium risk Deadline to complain

Dispute Resolution

You must release GitHub from claims and indemnify them for damages related to your use of the service.

What to do about it
  1. Release GitHub from claims within a reasonable time
medium risk Price changes

Price Changes

GitHub can change its prices at any time, but will notify you in advance.

medium risk Automatic renewal

Auto-Renewal

Your GitHub subscription will automatically renew each year, and you'll be billed for the full year.

What to do about it
  1. Review your subscription settings
low risk Governing law and venue low confidence

Governing Law

US law applies to these terms, and disputes will be handled in California courts.

Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Every point links to the source clause so you can check it. This document was last read on August 27, 2026. Read the original.