Merge pull request #1090 from github/automated-sync-17780343288

Updates to Acceptable Use Policies

Author: jessephus

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-child-sexual-exploitation-or-abuse.md

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+---
+title: GitHub Child Sexual Exploitation or Abuse
+shortTitle: Child Sexual Exploitation or Abuse
+versions:
+  fpt: '*'
+topics:
+  - Policy
+  - Legal
+redirect_from:
+  - /csam
+  - /github/site-policy/github-child-exploitation-or-abuse
+---
+
+GitHub does not allow any content or conduct on GitHub that exploits, harms, or endangers children, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for child sexual exploitation or abuse material (CSAM). This means you may not engage in activities including but not limited to:
+
+* Uploading, linking to, or otherwise distributing or promoting CSAM
+* Depicting sexualized minors in any form, including textual fantasies, cartoons or drawings, simulations, or AI-generated content
+* Soliciting or advertising CSAM or services involving the exploitation of children
+* Engaging in or facilitating child grooming, sextortion, or trafficking of minors
+* Glorifying, praising, supporting, or instructing in the abuse of children
+
+GitHub may use automated tools, such as hash matching, as well as human review to detect and remove CSAM. GitHub will swiftly remove any such content once identified and may take additional action, including account suspension and reporting illegal activity to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children or other law enforcement authorities.
+
+If you encounter any content that you believe violates this policy, please report it immediately using our [Reporting Abuse](/communities/maintaining-your-safety-on-github/reporting-abuse-or-spam) instructions.

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-hate-speech-and-discrimination.md

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 GitHub does not tolerate speech that attacks or promotes hate toward an individual or group of people on the basis of who they are, including age, body size, ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, sexual identity, or sexual orientation. This includes:
 
 * Mocking, attacking, or excluding a person or group based on their beliefs or the characteristics listed above
-* Displaying clear affiliation or identification with known terrorist or violent extremist organizations
+* Displaying clear affiliation or identification with known [terrorist or violent extremist organizations](/site-policy/acceptable-use-policies/github-terrorism-and-violent-extremism)
 * Supporting or promoting hate groups or hate-based conspiracy theories
 * Sharing symbols or images synonymous with hate
 * Using harmful stereotypes, slurs, or dehumanizing speech

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-misinformation-and-disinformation.md

@@ -19,6 +19,3 @@ You may not post content that presents a distorted view of reality, whether it i
 
 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 Policies](/site-policy/acceptable-use-policies/github-acceptable-use-policies), and we consider context to be important in how information is received and understood. When reviewing content under this policy, GitHub will consider the impact of various factors that may help to orient the viewer, such as whether the content has been provided with clear disclaimers, citations to credible sources, or includes other details that clarify the accuracy of the information being shared.
 
-## Synthetic & Manipulated Media Tools
-
-GitHub does not allow any projects that are designed for, encourage, promote, support, or suggest in any way the use of synthetic or manipulated media for the creation of non-consensual intimate imagery or any content that would constitute misinformation or disinformation under this policy.

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-non-consensual-intimate-imagery.md

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+---
+title: GitHub Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery
+shortTitle: NCII
+versions:
+  fpt: '*'
+topics:
+  - Policy
+  - Legal
+redirect_from:
+  - /ncii
+  - /github/site-policy/github-ncii
+---
+
+GitHub does not tolerate the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). This includes, but is not limited to:
+
+* Private or intimate images or videos shared without the consent of all individuals depicted
+* Threats to share intimate images or videos
+* Sexually suggestive images or videos of a person taken in a private setting without their knowledge or consent such as upskirting, hidden cameras, or other forms of voyeurism
+* Digitally altered or synthetic media that depicts a realistic-looking individual in a sexually explicit manner without their consent
+
+We understand that there may be rare cases in which such content may be shared for legitimate purposes, such as news reporting, education, or in a human rights context. However, we will review such cases on a case-by-case basis and may make exceptions when the content is not gratuitous and serves a clear public interest.
+
+If you encounter any content that you believe violates this policy, please report it immediately using our [Reporting Abuse](/communities/maintaining-your-safety-on-github/reporting-abuse-or-spam) instructions.

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-sexually-obscene-content.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ redirect_from:
   - /github/site-policy/github-community-guidelines#sexually-obscene-content
 ---
 
-We do not tolerate content associated with sexual exploitation or abuse of another individual, including where minors are concerned. We do not allow sexually themed or suggestive content that serves little or no purpose other than to solicit an erotic or shocking response, particularly where that content is amplified by its placement in profiles or other social contexts. This includes:
+We do not tolerate content associated with sexual exploitation or abuse of another individual, including where [minors are concerned](/site-policy/acceptable-use-policies/github-child-sexual-exploitation-or-abuse). We do not allow sexually themed or suggestive content that serves little or no purpose other than to solicit an erotic or shocking response, particularly where that content is amplified by its placement in profiles or other social contexts. This includes:
 
 * Pornographic content
 * Non-consensual intimate imagery

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-synthetic-media-and-ai-tools.md

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+---
+title: GitHub Synthetic Media and AI Tools
+shortTitle: Synthetic Media and AI Tools
+versions:
+  fpt: '*'
+topics:
+  - Policy
+  - Legal
+redirect_from:
+  - /ai-tools
+  - /github/site-policy/github-synthetic-media-and-ai-tools
+---
+
+GitHub does not allow any projects that are designed for, encourage, promote, support, or suggest in any way the use of large language models or any other synthetic or manipulated media tools for the creation of:
+
+* Sexual material involving minors or any other content that would constitute [Child Sexual Abuse Material](/site-policy/acceptable-use-policies/github-child-sexual-exploitation-or-abuse) under our policies
+* Violent extremist propaganda or any other content that would constitute [Terrorist or Violent Extremist Content](/site-policy/acceptable-use-policies/github-terrorism-and-violent-extremism) under our policies
+* Sexually explicit media of people without their consent or any other content that would constitute [Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery](/site-policy/acceptable-use-policies/github-non-consensual-intimate-imagery) under our policies
+
+GitHub evaluates violations of this policy by examining a project in context. This could include an evaluation of many factors: how a project is configured; how it is marketed; the information provided in its README or other documentation; the external sites or resources it links to; the nature of support provided by the project maintainers; or any other relevant facts that indicate a likelihood of furthering one of the prohibited uses above.

Policies/acceptable-use-policies/github-terrorism-and-violent-extremism.md

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+---
+title: GitHub Terrorism and Violent Extremism
+shortTitle: Terrorism and Violent Extremism Content
+versions:
+  fpt: '*'
+topics:
+  - Policy
+  - Legal
+redirect_from:
+  - /tvec
+  - /github/site-policy/github-terrorism-and-violent-extremism
+---
+
+GitHub does not allow any content or conduct on GitHub that furthers terrorism or violent extremism (TVE). We will remove content and may ban accounts affiliated with TVE groups or individuals. You may not use GitHub for activities including but not limited to:
+
+* Organizing, inciting, planning, coordinating, or calling for violence, attacks, or other illegal harm
+* Recruiting, promoting, or encouraging others to join or support TVE groups
+* Financing, soliciting funds, or providing other support for a TVE group
+* Sharing propaganda, manifestos, or any other media intended to praise or spread TVE ideology
+* Glorification or praise of TVE groups or acts
+* Displaying symbols, logos, slogans, or any other insignia associated with TVE groups in a manner that endorses or supports them
+* Posting code, scripts, guides, or instructions that facilitate TVE activities
+
+GitHub may use automated tools, such as hash matching, as well as human review to detect and remove TVE content. If we become aware of credible evidence that a user is involved in TVE activities outside of GitHub (for example, being part of a legally designated terrorist organization or engaging in extremist violence), we may suspend or terminate that user’s GitHub account to protect the community and may take additional action, such as reporting to law enforcement authorities.
+
+We recognize there may be exceptional cases where content related to terrorism or extremism appears on GitHub for legitimate reasons — for instance, in academic research, training data, journalism, or counter-terrorism efforts. Such content must be kept to a minimum, clearly placed in an appropriate context (educational, documentary, or critical), and not in any way support extremist causes. Even with context, GitHub may restrict or remove this content if we determine it could be misused or poses a risk.
+
+If you encounter any content that you believe violates this policy, please report it immediately using our [Reporting Abuse](/communities/maintaining-your-safety-on-github/reporting-abuse-or-spam) instructions.