diff --git a/2018/2018-05-16-AMS.md b/2018/2018-05-16-AMS.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0014e02c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/2018-05-16-AMS.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +5/15/2018 + +To Whom This May Concern, + +My name is [private]. I am the [private] at Takedown Czar (http://www.takedownczar.com). + +We provide anti-piracy and intellectual property protection services for the client(s) listed below and have been authorized to act as a non-exclusive copyright agent to resolve this matter. + +To confirm our relationship with our client(s) and for confirmation that we are acting with their permission you can contact our client directly at: + +American Mathematical Society - 201 Charles Street, Providence, RI, 02904, United States + +It has come to our attention that the website github.com which is hosted on your company’s servers is unlawfully distributing our client(s) copyrighted material. + +A DNS lookup confirms that github.com is hosted on the IP Address 192.30.255.113 which matches your company. + +github.com is unlawfully distributing our client(s) copyrighted ebooks. + +Here is a list of the copyright works which are being infringed upon. + +Algebra: Chapter 0 - http://bookstore.ams.org/gsm-104/ + +We have provided an example of work for you to verify that the products in question are the lawful property of our client(s). + +The specific link(s) which are in direct violation of DMCA as well as international IPR laws are: + +https://github.com/dhutchis/aluffi/blob/master/solutions.pdf +https://github.com/dhutchis/aluffi/blob/master/solutions.tex + +Our client(s) have not given their permission for github.com to distribute their copyrighted material. + +We have tried to contact the site owner of github.com to ask him/her to remove these infringing URL(s) but our requests have been ignored. + +I have a good faith belief that use of the afore mentioned material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agents, or the law. + +I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and I am fully authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. + +Be aware that if you ignore this notice, you (as a Provider covered by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act) forfeit the Act's immunity from monetary damages, which range from $750 to $30,000 per work infringed and up to $150,000 per work for willful infringement. Attorney's fees and costs can also be recovered. + +We very much hope that it won't come to this and that this situation can be resolved quickly. + +I trust you will take immediate action to remove the offending link(s) from your servers and request that you contact me at the e-mail [private] within 24 - 48 hours to let me know the actions you have taken to resolve this matter. + +Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to hearing from you soon. + +Regards, + +[private] + +Signed on this day, 5/15/2018 + +For more information, contact: + +14 Floor China Hong Kong Tower, 8 Hennessy Road; Hong Kong, Wanchai +TEL: [private] +EMAIL: [private] + +Case ID: [private]