From e1ca93c00966c8a689d8877d6418527fb6ed2889 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dmca-sync-bot Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2024 22:23:52 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Process DMCA request --- 2024/01/2024-01-03-course-materials.md | 56 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2024/01/2024-01-03-course-materials.md diff --git a/2024/01/2024-01-03-course-materials.md b/2024/01/2024-01-03-course-materials.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..539158db5 --- /dev/null +++ b/2024/01/2024-01-03-course-materials.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +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). + +--- + +Dear GitHub Team, + +I am writing to formally file a DMCA notice regarding a violation of intellectual property rights on your platform. Below are the details of the complaint: + +1. Statement of Understanding: I have read and understand GitHub's Guide to filing a DMCA Notice. + +2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: I am a [private] (or [private] in U.S.A. terminology) at The University of Manchester and the [private] of the course materials for [private]. The copyrighted work includes five pieces of coursework used for assessment (specification and the related source code/data) and others (e.g., lecture notes, exercises and video lectures). + +3. Identification of Infringing Material: The material that is alleged to be infringing is hosted on GitHub at the following URL(s): + +https://github.com/qiletian666/UoMLearning/tree/main/COMP61021%20Representation%20Learning + +The infringing content includes all five pieces of coursework under UoMLearning/COMP61021 Representation Learning/ + +4. Regarding Forks: I have investigated and analyzed the forks of the repository and believe that the following forks are also infringing: + +https://github.com/ziadsalem15/UoMLearning/tree/main/COMP61021%20Representation%20Learning + +https://github.com/williswangy/UoMLearning/tree/main/COMP61021%20Representation%20Learning + +https://github.com/LynnnnChen/UoMLearning/tree/main/COMP61021%20Representation%20Learning + +5. I confirm that my sworn statements apply to each identified fork stated above. Based on the representative number of forks I have reviewed, I believe that all or most of the forks are infringing to the same extent as the parent repository. + +6. Remedy for Infringement: To remedy the infringement, the affected user, GitHub username: qiletian666, would have to remove all COMP61021 course materials from their repository. Also, the same action has to taken for all the identified forks mentioned in 3) and 4). + +7. Alleged Infringer's Contact Information: The GitHub username of the alleged infringer is qiletian666, and others who forked: ziadsalem15, williswangy and LynnnnChen. + +8. 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, its agent, or the law. I have taken fair use into consideration. + +9. Accuracy Statement and Penalty of Perjury: I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. + +Sincerely, + +[private] + +[private] at The University of Manchester + +=============================================== +[private] +[private] +The University of Manchester +[private] +[private] +Tel: [private] +Fax: [private] +Email: [private] +URL: [private]