1 points by jeeybee 16 hours ago | 0 comments on HN
| Moderately positive. GitHub's platform structure strongly supports Articles 19, 20, and 27 (freedom of expression, association, and participation in cultural life) through its open-source model. Accessibility infrastructure supports Articles 2 and 3. However, limited evidence on justice, legal, and social rights (Articles 5-17, 21-26, 29-30). Privacy signal is mixed due to analytics tracking despite ToS protections. Landing Page
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-25
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.32
Unweighted Mean
+0.28
Max
+0.68 Article 19
Min
+0.20 Article 3
Signal
15
No Data
16
Confidence
ND
Volatility
0.18 (Low)
Negative
0
Channels
E: 0.3S: 0.7
SETL
-0.14
Structural-dominant
FW Ratio
69%
0 facts · 0 inferences
Evidence: High: 3 Medium: 7 Low: 5 No Data: 16
Theme Radar
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
+0.15
Article 12
GitHub provides privacy policy and data protection mechanisms; cookies and tracking acknowledged via consent mechanisms.
Terms of Service
—
Standard ToS present but not directly observable in truncated content.
Accessibility
+0.20
Article 2 Article 27
Multiple color-blind and high-contrast themes provided; skip-to-content link present; strong accessibility infrastructure observable.
Mission
+0.25
Article 19 Article 20
GitHub mission centers on collaborative development and knowledge sharing; supports open-source communities aligned with free expression and association.
Editorial Code
—
Not directly observable in repository landing page.
Ownership
—
Microsoft-owned but operates as neutral platform; not directly observable in page content.
Access Model
+0.15
Article 19 Article 27
Free public repository access; no paywall for viewing open-source code; supports right to participate in cultural life.
Ad/Tracking
-0.10
Article 12
Analytics collection (octolytics) and visitor tracking present; reduces privacy protection signal slightly.
Score Breakdown
+0.45
PreamblePreamble
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
GitHub's infrastructure demonstrates commitment to human dignity and equal rights through open access to knowledge and collaborative development tools. Accessibility features and public repository model support foundational principles.
Observable Facts
Page includes skip-to-content link for screen readers.
Multiple color-blind and high-contrast CSS themes are available.
Repository is publicly viewable without authentication barriers.
Analytics and tracking infrastructure is present via octolytics service.
Inferences
The comprehensive accessibility theme options suggest commitment to equal access regardless of ability.
Public repository model enables knowledge sharing and democratic participation in open-source community.
+0.35
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform provides mechanisms for equal participation in collaborative development without discrimination based on technical ability or background. Structural design supports principle of equal rights and dignity.
Observable Facts
GitHub provides documentation links and keyboard shortcuts accessible to all users.
No visible registration barriers to access public repositories.
Platform supports diverse coding communities globally.
Inferences
Public access model and accessibility infrastructure enable equal exercise of right to participate in human cultural development.
+0.55
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.35
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Strong non-discrimination signals in structural design. Multiple accessibility themes prevent exclusion based on disability. Open platform architecture supports participation regardless of background.
Skip-to-content functionality standard across pages.
No observable restrictions based on user characteristics in public repository access.
Multiple language support metadata present.
Inferences
Comprehensive accessibility theme suite demonstrates intentional non-discrimination design.
+0.20
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Low
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
No direct evidence of security, liberty, or safety measures observable in page structure. Platform relies on standard web security (HTTPS, CSP) without explicit commitment messaging.
Observable Facts
HTTPS protocol used for page delivery.
Content Security Policy headers present in metadata.
Inferences
Standard web security measures provide basic protection but are not highlighted as commitments to personal safety.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable content related to slavery or servitude.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable content related to torture or cruel treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No observable content related to legal personhood or right to life.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No observable content related to legal equality before the law.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No observable content related to judicial remedy.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable content related to arbitrary detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable content related to fair trial rights.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable content related to criminal liability.
+0.20
Article 12Privacy
Medium Practice Coverage
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Mixed signal: GitHub provides privacy infrastructure and ToS, but page shows active analytics tracking and visitor data collection. Privacy protections exist but are offset by tracking implementation.
Observable Facts
Page includes octolytics analytics collection script.
Cookie consent mechanisms implied by theme preferences.
Inferences
Analytics infrastructure indicates data collection for behavioral tracking, reducing privacy protection signal.
GitHub's privacy policy support suggests commitment to protecting correspondence and reputation, but active tracking limits practical privacy.
+0.20
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Limited observable evidence. GitHub does not restrict user movement between repositories or prevent cross-border collaboration, but content provides no explicit commitment to freedom of movement.
Observable Facts
Repository is publicly accessible globally via HTTPS.
No geographic restrictions visible on page.
Inferences
Open access architecture enables global participation without movement restrictions.
ND
Article 14Asylum
No observable content related to asylum or refuge.
+0.20
Article 15Nationality
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
GitHub supports national and international collaboration, enabling users from different nations to participate. Limited explicit evidence of commitment to nationality rights, but structural openness supports principle.
Observable Facts
No nationality restrictions visible in access controls.
Meta tags indicate global service infrastructure.
Inferences
Platform design enables participation by users of all nationalities without discrimination.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No observable content related to marriage or family.
ND
Article 17Property
No observable content related to property rights.
+0.35
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform structure supports freedom of thought and conscience through open-source model. Users can express ideas through code and documentation without censorship barriers visible in design.
Observable Facts
Repository accepts contributions from any user with a GitHub account.
No content moderation visible in repository structure.
Public issue and discussion forums enable expression of ideas.
Inferences
Collaborative development model enables expression of technical thought and creative ideas.
+0.68
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Practice Framing
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.45
SETL
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Strong positive signal: GitHub's core function is enabling freedom of expression through open-source code sharing. Public repository, open collaboration, and global accessibility demonstrate commitment to right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas.
Observable Facts
Repository is publicly accessible without authentication.
Code content is readable by any visitor globally.
Collaboration features enable multiple users to share ideas and contribute.
GitHub's mission emphasizes 'building the world's leading development platform' with emphasis on open collaboration.
No content filtering or censorship mechanisms visible in page structure.
Code can be forked, branched, and shared across users.
Inferences
Public repository model directly enables freedom to impart information (code, documentation).
Open-source licensing framework supports free expression of technical ideas.
Platform design actively facilitates information exchange across borders and communities.
+0.58
Article 20Assembly & Association
High Advocacy Practice
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Strong positive signal: GitHub's collaborative development model and open-source communities directly support freedom of association. Users freely form communities around shared projects; no membership restrictions observed.
Observable Facts
Multiple contributors can collaborate on single repository without formal membership barriers.
Stars, watches, and follows enable user association around shared interests.
Issue and discussion forums enable communities to organize around projects.
No visible restrictions on forming or joining collaborative projects.
Community features (organizations, teams) support group association.
Inferences
Open contribution model enables free association around shared technical objectives.
Platform explicitly supports formation of development communities without coercion.
Global accessibility enables association across national and cultural boundaries.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
No observable content related to political participation or democratic governance.
+0.20
Article 22Social Security
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
GitHub provides community participation opportunities through open-source contribution, but no explicit social security or welfare commitments observable. Limited structural evidence.
Observable Facts
Open community enables economic participation through contribution.
No barriers to participation in development community visible.
Inferences
Platform enables economic participation in software development community.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No observable content related to work rights, employment, or fair wages.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No observable content related to rest, leisure, or reasonable working hours.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
No observable content related to adequate standard of living or health.
ND
Article 26Education
No observable content related to education rights.
+0.63
Article 27Cultural Participation
High Advocacy Practice Framing
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.40
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Strong positive signal: GitHub directly enables participation in cultural and scientific life through open-source software development. Code repositories constitute cultural artifacts; platform removes barriers to contribution and benefit-sharing.
Observable Facts
Repository contains software code as cultural and technical artifact.
Public access enables everyone to benefit from shared cultural/technical knowledge.
Fork and copy features enable derivative works and cultural sharing.
Open-source licensing (visible in structure) enables benefits of scientific progress to reach users.
No paywalls or access restrictions prevent participation in cultural life of development community.
Documentation and collaboration features enable diverse participation.
Inferences
Open-source model directly enables right to share in benefits of scientific and cultural advancement.
Public repository access removes barriers to cultural participation for developers worldwide.
Protection of contributor attribution (via commit history) respects right to protection of intellectual production.
+0.25
Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
GitHub operates within international legal frameworks, but page provides limited observable evidence of commitment to social and international order. Standard compliance mechanisms present but not highlighted.
Observable Facts
Page includes compliance metadata (CSP, security headers).
Terms of service referenced in header.
International infrastructure indicated in meta tags.
Inferences
Platform's international operation suggests commitment to global order, but evidence is structural rather than explicit.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
No observable content related to duties, limitations, or community restrictions.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No observable content related to prevention of UDHR rights destruction.