It seems that, in the majority of cases, we are left with trust at the end of the day. They might say "we will never do X" but if someone buys them, then the "w

It seems that, in the majority of cases, we are left with trust at the end of the day. They might say "we will never do X" but if someone buys them, then the "we" becomes something different, and the new company is free to do whatever. With github, it's that paragon of good behaviour Microsoft that controls things. These promises need to be written down in the articles of association in a company, and I have never seen this.