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+**Are you the copyright holder or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf?**
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+Yes, I am authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
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+**Are you submitting a revised DMCA notice after GitHub Trust & Safety requested you make changes to your original notice?**
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+No
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+**Does your claim involve content on GitHub or npm.js?**
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+GitHub
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+**Please describe the nature of your copyright ownership or authorization to act on the owner's behalf.**
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+DMCA Takedown Notice
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+To Whom It May Concern,
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+On behalf of Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), we submit this DMCA takedown notice to formally request that GitHub disable the repository located at MCA takedown notice to formally request that GitHub disable the repository located at [https://github.com/OpenCraft-Studios/OpenCraft (the "URL"). This repository, as hosted on GitHub, includes content that infringes Microsoft’s copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights associated with Minecraft.
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+Nature of the Infringement  
+The infringing repository identifies itself as a “roughly calculated clone of Minecraft” and is named "OpenCraft," which directly references Microsoft’s proprietary game, Minecraft. The repository replicates the look, functionality, and gameplay of Minecraft, reproducing elements that are unique to Minecraft’s copyrighted code and visual assets.
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+The repository README file and documentation include the following specific elements that contribute to the infringement:
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+Minecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This creates an association with the Minecraft brand, potentially confusing consumers who may believe this project is affiliated withMinecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This cMinecraft” to describe the project, including s  
+Use of Minecraft's Trademarks and Branding: The README file repeatedly uses the term “Minecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This creates an association with the Minecraft brand, potentially confusing consumers who may believe this project is affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
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+Screenshots and Visual Similarity: The repository contains screenshots displaying in-game visuals that resemble Minecraft’s distinctive aesthetic, including the game world structure, block textures, and game interface elements unique to Minecraft.
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+Direct Reference to Minecraft Development and Modification: The README explicitly states that OpenCraft was created because Minecraft is closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution. This encourages users to bypass restrictions Microsoft places on Minecraft’s distribution and modification.Craft was created because Minecraft is closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution. This encourages users to bypass restrictions Microsoft places on Minecraft’Craft was created because Minecraft is closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution.Craft was created because
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+Code and Documentation Replication: The project includes code that replicates Minecraft’s mechanics and gameplay experience, infringing on Minecraft’s proprietary game design, functionality, and intellectual property.Minecraft’s mechanics and gameplay experience, infringing on Minecraft’s proprietary game design, fuMinecr
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+The content in this repository undermines the Minecraft brand by creating a nearly identical experience, potentially misleading users into believing that OpenCraft is authorized or endorsed by Microsoft when it is not. This unauthorized reproduction dilutes Minecraft’s unique value, impacts its goodwill, and creates consumer confusion. It further undermines Microsoft’s control over the Minecraft brand, development, and the marketplace.
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+Action Requested  
+Given these facts, we request that GitHub immediately disable or remove access to the repository at https://github.com/OpenCraft-Studios/OpenCraft due to its infringement of Microsoft’s intellectual property rights. This repository is not licensed, authorized, or affiliated with Microsoft in any way. We are submitting this request in good faith and under penalty of perjury, asserting that the information provided is accurate and that we are authorized to act on behalf of Microsoft Corporation as the copyright owner of Minecraft.
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+Please confirm the action taken in response to this notice within seven (7) days.
+
+Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
+
+Sincerely,  
+[private]  
+Tracer, on behalf of Microsoft Corporation  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+www.minecraft.net
+
+**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.**
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+DMCA Takedown Notice
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+To Whom It May Concern,
+
+On behalf of Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), we submit this DMCA takedown notice to formally request that GitHub disable the repository located at MCA takedown notice to formally request that GitHub disable the repository located at [https://github.com/OpenCraft-Studios/OpenCraft (the "URL"). This repository, as hosted on GitHub, includes content that infringes Microsoft’s copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights associated with Minecraft, including the following copyright: Minecraft, iMINECRAFT.
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+Nature of the Infringement  
+The infringing repository openly identifies itself as a “roughly calculated clone of Minecraft” and is named "OpenCraft," which directly references Microsoft’s proprietary game, Minecraft. The repository not only replicates the look, functionality, and gameplay of Minecraft, but it also reproduces elements that are unique to Minecraft’s copyrighted code and visual assets.
+
+The repository README file and documentation include the following specific elements that contribute to the infringement:
+
+Minecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This language creates an association with the Minecraft brand, leading to potential confusion among consumers who may believe this project is affiliated with or endorsed byMinecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This language creates an association with the Minecraft brand, leadiMinecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of MiMinecraft” to describe the project, inc
+Use of Minecraft's Trademarks and Branding: The README file repeatedly uses the term “Minecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This language creates an association with the Minecraft brand, leading to potential confusion among consumers who may believe this project is affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
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+Screenshots and Visual Similarity: The repository contains screenshots displaying in-game visuals that resemble Minecraft’s distinctive aesthetic, including the game world structure, block textures, and game interface elements that are unique to Minecraft.Minecraft’s distinctive aesthetic, including the game world structure, block textures, and
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+Direct Reference to Minecraft Development and Modification: The README explicitly states that OpenCraft was created due to Minecraft being closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution, which encourages users to bypass restrictions Microsoft places on Minecraft’s distribution and modification.Craft was created due to Minecraft being closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution, which encourages users to bypass restrictions Microsoft places on Minecraft’sCraft was created due to Minecraft being closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution, whicCraft was created due to Minecraft being closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft
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+Code and Documentation Replication: The project includes code that replicates Minecraft’s mechanics and gameplay experience in a way that infringes on Minecraft’s proprietary game design, functionality, and intellectual property.Minecraft’s mechanics and gameplay experience in a way that infringes on Minecraft’s proprietary game design, functionaliMinecraft
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+DMCA Takedown Notice
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+To Whom It May Concern,
+
+On behalf of Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), we submit this DMCA takedown notice to formally request that GitHub disable the repository located at MCA takedown notice to formally request that GitHub disable the repository located at [https://github.com/OpenCraft-Studios/OpenCraft (the "URL"). This repository, as hosted on GitHub, includes content that infringes Microsoft’s copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights associated with Minecraft.
+
+Nature of the Infringement  
+The infringing repository identifies itself as a “roughly calculated clone of Minecraft” and is named "OpenCraft," which directly references Microsoft’s proprietary game, Minecraft. The repository replicates the look, functionality, and gameplay of Minecraft, reproducing elements that are unique to Minecraft’s copyrighted code and visual assets.
+
+The repository README file and documentation include the following specific elements that contribute to the infringement:
+
+Minecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This creates an association with the Minecraft brand, potentially confusing consumers who may believe this project is affiliated withMinecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This cMinecraft” to describe the project, including s  
+Use of Minecraft's Trademarks and Branding: The README file repeatedly uses the term “Minecraft” to describe the project, including statements such as "A roughly calculated clone of Minecraft." This creates an association with the Minecraft brand, potentially confusing consumers who may believe this project is affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
+
+Screenshots and Visual Similarity: The repository contains screenshots displaying in-game visuals that resemble Minecraft’s distinctive aesthetic, including the game world structure, block textures, and game interface elements unique to Minecraft.
+
+Direct Reference to Minecraft Development and Modification: The README explicitly states that OpenCraft was created because Minecraft is closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution. This encourages users to bypass restrictions Microsoft places on Minecraft’s distribution and modification.Craft was created because Minecraft is closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution. This encourages users to bypass restrictions Microsoft places on Minecraft’Craft was created because Minecraft is closed-source, and it promotes OpenCraft as an alternative for “modifications” and distribution.Craft was created because
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+Code and Documentation Replication: The project includes code that replicates Minecraft’s mechanics and gameplay experience, infringing on Minecraft’s proprietary game design, functionality, and intellectual property.Minecraft’s mechanics and gameplay experience, infringing on Minecraft’s proprietary game design, fuMinecr
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+The content in this repository undermines the Minecraft brand by creating a nearly identical experience, potentially misleading users into believing that OpenCraft is authorized or endorsed by Microsoft when it is not. This unauthorized reproduction dilutes Minecraft’s unique value, impacts its goodwill, and creates consumer confusion. It further undermines Microsoft’s control over the Minecraft brand, development, and the marketplace.
+
+Action Requested  
+Given these facts, we request that GitHub immediately disable or remove access to the repository at https://github.com/OpenCraft-Studios/OpenCraft due to its infringement of Microsoft’s intellectual property rights. This repository is not licensed, authorized, or affiliated with Microsoft in any way. We are submitting this request in good faith and under penalty of perjury, asserting that the information provided is accurate and that we are authorized to act on behalf of Microsoft Corporation as the copyright owner of Minecraft.
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+Please confirm the action taken in response to this notice within seven (7) days.
+
+Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
+
+Sincerely,
+[private]  
+Tracer, on behalf of Microsoft Corporation  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+www.minecraft.net
+
+**What files should be taken down? Please provide URLs for each file, or if the entire repository, the repository’s URL.**
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+https://github.com/OpenCraft-Studios/OpenCraft
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+**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.**
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+No
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+**<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.**
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+No
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+**Is the work licensed under an open source license?**
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+No
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+**What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement?**
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+Reported content must be removed
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+**Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.**
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+No
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+**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.**
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+**I have taken <a href="https://www.lumendatabase.org/topics/22">fair use</a> into consideration.**
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+**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.**
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+**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>.**
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+**So that we can get back to you, please provide either your telephone number or physical address.**
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+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
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+**Please type your full legal name below to sign this request.**
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+[private]