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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).
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+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).
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+
+Dear GitHub DMCA Agent,
+I have read and understand GitHub's Guide to Filing a DMCA Notice.
+
+1. Identification of Copyrighted Work  
+I am submitting this notice on behalf of Playsaurus, the publisher of Cookie Clicker on Steam. Cookie Clicker is a game originally developed and owned by DashNet, and Playsaurus has obtained DashNet’s authorization to act on their behalf in protecting the game’s intellectual property. The official version of Cookie Clicker is available on:
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+- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1454400/Cookie_Clicker/  
+- Official Website: https://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/  
+
+The game’s assets, code, and branding are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any unauthorized distribution, modification, or hosting of Cookie Clicker without permission is a direct infringement of DashNet's intellectual property rights.
+
+2. Identification of Infringing Material  
+The following GitHub pages are hosting unauthorized versions of Cookie Clicker, which contain copied game assets, code, or other proprietary elements:
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+- https://cookieclickerfree.github.io  
+- https://steamcookieclicker.github.io
+
+These sites are distributing Cookie Clicker in violation of DashNet's copyright, and we request their removal.
+
+3. Remedy to Resolve the Infringement  
+The infringing content should be removed entirely from GitHub, as it unlawfully reproduces Playsaurus' copyrighted game, Cookie Clicker. No modification or attribution can legalize this unauthorized distribution.
+
+4. Contact Information  
+Name: [private]  
+Company: Playsaurus  
+Email: [private]  
+Phone: [private]  
+Address: [private]  
+
+5. Alleged Infringer’s Contact Information  
+The infringing repositories are associated with the following GitHub usernames:
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+- cookieclickerfree.github.io  
+- steamcookieclicker.github.io  
+
+If additional user information is available, I request that GitHub share it as appropriate.
+
+6. Good Faith Belief Statement  
+"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."
+
+7. Accuracy and Authority Statement  
+"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."
+
+8. Signature  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+Date: [private]