From 33fe2bf5b576236f1ed58d64efe93845e019f67d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dmca-sync-bot Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2024 18:27:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Process DMCA request --- 2024/08/2024-08-07-vaultcord.md | 103 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 103 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2024/08/2024-08-07-vaultcord.md diff --git a/2024/08/2024-08-07-vaultcord.md b/2024/08/2024-08-07-vaultcord.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8de9b1a46 --- /dev/null +++ b/2024/08/2024-08-07-vaultcord.md @@ -0,0 +1,103 @@ +Before disabling any content in relation to this takedown notice, GitHub +- contacted the owners of some or all of the affected repositories to give them an opportunity to [make changes](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/dmca-takedown-policy#a-how-does-this-actually-work). +- provided information on how to [submit a DMCA Counter Notice](https://docs.github.com/en/articles/guide-to-submitting-a-dmca-counter-notice). + +To learn about when and why GitHub may process some notices this way, please visit our [README](https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/README.md#anatomy-of-a-takedown-notice). + +--- + +While GitHub did not find sufficient information to determine a valid anti-circumvention claim, we determined that this takedown notice contains other valid copyright claim(s). + +--- + +**Are you the copyright holder or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf?** + +Yes, I am the copyright holder. + +**Are you submitting a revised DMCA notice after GitHub Trust & Safety requested you make changes to your original notice?** + +Yes + +**Please provide the Zendesk ticket number of your previously submitted notice. Zendesk ticket numbers are 7 digit ID numbers located in the subject line or body of your confirmation email.** + +2883018 + +**Does your claim involve content on GitHub or npm.js?** + +GitHub + +**Please describe the nature of your copyright ownership or authorization to act on the owner's behalf.** + +I am the [private] and [private] for VaultCord, an online software service. I hold copyright ownership over the works. + +**Please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed. If possible, include a URL to where it is posted online.** + +The original work is my Javascript code used to control [private] website and communicate with my API. The only authorized URL is https://cdn.vaultcord.com/verify-1-0.js + +This GitHub repository, among other copyright violations, has illegally hosted my code without permission from me https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass/blob/main/scripts/verify-1-0.js + +The 2nd line of the verify-1-0.js states "This code is NOT open source", meaning permission is needed to re-host my original code. Permission was never obtained and this repository is used to circumvent and violate my copyright even further. + +This repository also violates §5 of my Terms of Service, prohibiting automation of [private] website https://vaultcord.com/terms#userreps + +**What files should be taken down? Please provide URLs for each file, or if the entire repository, the repository’s URL.** + +https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass + +**Do you claim to have any technological measures in place to control access to your copyrighted content? Please see our Complaints about Anti-Circumvention Technology if you are unsure.** + +Yes + +**What technological measures do you have in place and how do they effectively control access to your copyrighted material?** + +I employ VPN checks and also check the fraud score of client's IP address [private] + +Additionally, browser fingerprinting is used to prevent suspicious activity on my website. + +I also host my Javascript code on [private] website with explicit copyright notices https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass/blob/main/scripts/verify-1-0.js and the author has stolen this code and re-uploaded it & modified it without permission from me, the copyright owner. + +**How is the accused project designed to circumvent your technological protection measures?** + +There is a clear violation of the DMCA anti-circumvention clause. The author states that the GitHub project is "designed to bypass the VaultCord verification system" in the About section of the repository. + +"Vault Cord protection should now be bypassed" in https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass/blob/main/README.md?plain=1#L78 + +https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass/blob/main/images/step6.png Modification/altering of our proprietary code, which is explicitly stated to NOT be open-source https://cdn.vaultcord.com/verify-1-0.js + +https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass/blob/main/scripts/verify-1-0.js#L3-L4 hosting our proprietary code without consent, which was explained above is not open-source. + +Interacting with my API in automated means to bypass protection offered in my Javascript code https://github.com/n0ctrn3/VaultCord-Bypass/blob/main/VaultCordBypass.py#L17-L33 + +**Have you searched for any forks of the allegedly infringing files or repositories? Each fork is a distinct repository and must be identified separately if you believe it is infringing and wish to have it taken down.** + +There are no forks currently. + +**Is the work licensed under an open source license?** + +No + +**What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement?** + +Reported content must be removed + +**Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.** + +I do not have the infringer's contact information. + +**I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above on the infringing web pages is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or the law.** + +**I have taken fair use into consideration.** + +**I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.** + +**I have read and understand GitHub's Guide to Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice.** + +**So that we can get back to you, please provide either your telephone number or physical address.** + +[private] +[private] +[private] + +**Please type your full legal name below to sign this request.** + +[private]