From e6c56f58a3761957e635a21c984a5633a5257cde Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dmca-sync-bot Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:53:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Process DMCA request --- 2026/09/2026-09-02-game-scripts.md | 124 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 124 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2026/09/2026-09-02-game-scripts.md diff --git a/2026/09/2026-09-02-game-scripts.md b/2026/09/2026-09-02-game-scripts.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5adefaaac8 --- /dev/null +++ b/2026/09/2026-09-02-game-scripts.md @@ -0,0 +1,124 @@ +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? If you are submitting this notice on behalf of a company, please be sure to use an email address on the company's domain. If you use a personal email address for a notice submitted on behalf of a company, we may not be able to process it.** + +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?** + +Yes + +**Please provide the Zendesk ticket number of your previously submitted notice. Zendesk ticket numbers are 7 digit ID numbers located in the subject line or body of your confirmation email.** + +4657291 + +**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 the copyright holder of the original work identified in this notice. [private] created and own the copyright in the work, and I am authorized to submit this DMCA notice regarding the unauthorized use of [private] copyrighted material. + +**Please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.** + +The copyrighted works at issue are two original Roblox Lua scripts that [private] created and published before the accused user uploaded copies of them to their GitHub repositories. + +1. TheHaunt.lua + +I am the [private] of this script. [private] first uploaded/published the script in [private] GitHub repository on September 27, 2025, substantially before the accused user's copy appeared. + +[private] original work: +https://github.com/vitaliy5963/Scripts/blob/main/TheHaunt + +Unauthorized copy: +https://github.com/oxireun/Unlimited/blob/main/TheHaunt.lua + +The accused user's version was uploaded substantially later, on August 16, 2026. The existence of [private] earlier publication and repository history demonstrates that [private] work predates their copy. + +2. FamilyZone.lua + +I am also the [private] of this script. [private] first uploaded/published it in [private] GitHub repository on June 20, 2026, approximately six weeks before the accused user's version. + +[private] original work: +https://github.com/vitaliy5963/Scripts/blob/main/FamilyZone + +Unauthorized copy: +https://github.com/oxireun/2026-3/blob/main/FamilyZone.lua + +The accused user's version was uploaded on August 3, 2026, after [private] June 20, 2026 publication. + +The accused user has therefore reproduced and distributed copies of [private] copyrighted Roblox scripts without [private] authorization. + +They have also added a false copyright license to their repository that attempts to claim ownership over the copied material: + +Unauthorized/false LICENSE: +https://github.com/oxireun/Unlimited/blob/main/LICENSE + +This LICENSE falsely attributes copyright ownership of the material to “oxireun,” despite the fact that [private] created and published these scripts before the accused user's copies existed. The license claims ownership over the original code, logic, structure, and other material contained in the repository even though these scripts were originally created and published by [private]. + +[private] also previously succeeded in having their showcase of the stolen material removed from [private]. Afterward, they accused [private] of stealing their work, despite [private] GitHub publications predating their copies. They also exposed [private] private information in their [private] server and made abusive statements toward [private]. + +I respectfully request the immediate removal of the infringing copies of TheHaunt.lua and FamilyZone.lua, as well as any other unauthorized copies or distributions of these copyrighted works from the accused user's repositories and any other locations under their control. + +**If the original work referenced above is available online, please provide a URL.** + +1. https://github.com/vitaliy5963/Scripts/blob/main/TheHaunt +2. https://github.com/vitaliy5963/Scripts/blob/main/FamilyZone + +**We ask that a DMCA takedown notice list every specific file in the repository that is infringing, unless the entire contents of the repository are infringing on your copyright. Please clearly state that the entire repository is infringing, OR provide the specific files within the repository you would like removed.** + +**Based on the above, I confirm that:** + +Specific files within the repository are infringing + +**Identify only the specific file URLs within the repository that is infringing:** + +1. https://github.com/oxireun/Unlimited/blob/main/TheHaunt.lua +2. https://github.com/oxireun/2026-3/blob/main/FamilyZone.lua +3. https://github.com/oxireun/Unlimited/blob/main/LICENSE + +**Do you claim to have any technological measures in place to control access to your copyrighted content? Please see our Complaints about Anti-Circumvention Technology if you are unsure.** + +No + +**If you are reporting an allegedly infringing fork, please note that each fork is a distinct repository and must be identified separately. Please read more about forks. As forks may often contain different material than in the parent repository, if you believe any of the repositories or files in the forks are infringing, please list each fork URL below:** + +**Is the work licensed under an open source license?** + +No + +**What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement?** + +Other Change + +**Describe the change.** + +Reported content must be removed, including the unauthorized copies of [private] copyrighted scripts and the fraudulent LICENSE file. + +**Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.** + +[private] +[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 fair use 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 Guide to Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice.** + +**So that we can get back to you, please provide either your telephone number or physical address.** + +[private] + +**Please type your full name for your signature.** + +[private]