Process DMCA request

2023/07/2023-07-28-gotedna.md

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+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).
+
+---
+
+**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?**
+
+No
+
+**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 contacting you to ask if you can remove a current GitHub link under [private] account to the following URL :
+https://[private].github.io/gotedna/index.html  
+[private] helped with a R script under a short term contract with DFO, and I am the [private] of [private]. [private] had the responsibility to delete this work following his contract with us (i.e. 124hr contract ended in March 31, 2023; I can send written proof by email). We have tried to reach him several times, but we did not receive any answer from him and this GOTeDNA code needs to be remove as soon as possible.
+
+**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 GOTeDNA code in [private]’s page is an early version of only a fragment of a much larger project under DFO ownership ([private]). The citation does not appropriately acknowledges the authorship and does not respect the legal MOU Data Sharing Agreement between government of [private] and [private]. Moreover, this project uses our logo and names and currently we do not have the approval to make any part of this project publicly available. It also contains errors in the code, which can potentially harm the project.
+
+**What files should be taken down? Please provide URLs for each file, or if the entire repository, the repository’s URL.**
+
+I am contacting you to ask if you can remove a current GitHub link under [private] account:  
+Guidance on optimal eDNA sampling periods to develop, optimize and interpret monitoring programs • gotedna ([private].github.io).
+
+**Do you claim to have any technological measures in place to control access to your copyrighted content? Please see our <a href="https://docs.github.com/articles/guide-to-submitting-a-dmca-takedown-notice#complaints-about-anti-circumvention-technology">Complaints about Anti-Circumvention Technology</a> if you are unsure.**
+
+No
+
+**<a href="https://docs.github.com/articles/dmca-takedown-policy#b-what-about-forks-or-whats-a-fork">Have you searched for any forks</a> 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.**
+
+no
+
+**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.**
+
+[private] C.: [private] T.: [private]
+
+**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 <a href="https://www.lumendatabase.org/topics/22">fair use</a> 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 <a href="https://docs.github.com/articles/guide-to-submitting-a-dmca-takedown-notice/">Guide to Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice</a>.**
+
+**So that we can get back to you, please provide either your telephone number or physical address.**
+
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+Phone: [private]  
+Cell: [private]  
+Email: [private]  
+
+**Please type your full legal name below to sign this request.**
+
+[private]