Re: [PHP-WEBMASTER] Re: DMCA NOTIFICATION - ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR CLIENT'S CONTENT - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

[Daniel Brown]

Thanks for the follow-up and not-so-subtle sales pitch.


On Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 10:11 PM Darshan S  wrote:

> Hello Daniel, Derick, Ondřej,
>
> HackerRank is retracting its claim of copyright infringement. This is a
> confirmation that the earlier notice is withdrawn and no takedown is
> necessary from you.
>
> HackerRank streamlines the recruitment process by providing assessments
> for developers and helping companies screen based on skills instead of
> pedigree. Questions leak online and few candidates plagiarize and make it
> through, DMCA was an initiative to prevent this and promote assessment
> integrity.
>
> We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate any feedback or
> thoughts on how we can handle this.
> ᐧ
> ᐧ
>
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 4:19 AM Daniel Brown  wrote:
>
>>
>>> FTR I quickly skimmed all the user notes and they all seem as genuine
>>> comments to me.
>>>
>>>
>> I did, as well, and I'm inclined to believe this earlier presumption
>> is most accurate:
>>
>> My guess would be that this came from automated scanning tool and it’s
>>> the HackerRank who might have copied the content and is actually is in
>>> infringement of the PHP license.
>>
>>
>>  The DMCA complaint isn't even full and accurate, as it doesn't
>> identify what is infringing upon their rights, nor does it indicate when
>> their "Copyright" first took effect.  Copyrights don't work retroactively,
>> and with the exception of two user notes and two minor, generic commits to
>> the doc entry itself, nothing has changed in at least six years.
>>
>>
>
>
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>
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>
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>
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> 
>

Re: [PHP-WEBMASTER] Re: DMCA NOTIFICATION - ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR CLIENT'S CONTENT - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

[Daniel Brown]

>
>
> FTR I quickly skimmed all the user notes and they all seem as genuine
> comments to me.
>
>
I did, as well, and I'm inclined to believe this earlier presumption is
most accurate:

My guess would be that this came from automated scanning tool and it’s the
> HackerRank who might have copied the content and is actually is in
> infringement of the PHP license.


 The DMCA complaint isn't even full and accurate, as it doesn't
identify what is infringing upon their rights, nor does it indicate when
their "Copyright" first took effect.  Copyrights don't work retroactively,
and with the exception of two user notes and two minor, generic commits to
the doc entry itself, nothing has changed in at least six years.

[PHP-WEBMASTER] Re: DMCA NOTIFICATION - ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR CLIENT'S CONTENT - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

[Ondřej Surý]

> On 27. 1. 2022, at 23:15, Derick Rethans  wrote:
> 
> On 27 January 2022 22:13:14 GMT, "Christoph M. Becker"  
> wrote:
>>> On 27.01.2022 at 22:01, Derick Rethans wrote:
>>> 
 On 27 January 2022 20:47:36 GMT, Worth IT Solutions 
  wrote:
>>> 
 To Whom It May Concern,
 
 *This is a DMCA Notification.* We are here representing our client
 *"HackerRank".* Our client creates self-assessment exams for developers and
 is the market-leading technical interview platform for companies to
 identify and hire developers. Someone has illegally copied our client's
 technical exams questions and answers from their official website
 https://www.hackerrank.com/ and uploaded it on your platform without
 permission. Our client is the rightful owner of the infringing content and
 displaying or distributing their content without a will is a violation of
 our client's copyrights and requires your prompt attention. We ask for the
 prompt removal of the infringing content from your network.
 
 My name is Usman Khan and I am a DMCA Agent for *"HackerRank". *We suggest
 you comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the illegal
 material must be removed to prevent unnecessary escalation of this
 complaint.
 
 The use of HackerRank's Copyrights shown on the infringing URLs stated in
 this email is unauthorized and constitutes copyright infringement under
 United States copyright law 17 U.S.C. §501. We hereby request immediate
 removal of the reported URLs from your platform, while expressly reserving
 any rights and remedies related to this matter.
 
 We thank you for your cooperation and your prompt attention to this matter.
 
 Best Regards,
 Usman Khan
 
 
 *Following are the details you may
 require:-*
 
 First Name: Usman
 Last Name: Khan
 Title: DMCA Agent
 Copyright Owner: Hacker Rank
 Company Name: WorthIT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 Address: 64-B New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan 54000
 Email: taked...@worthitsol.com
 Phone No: 0923007910167
 
 
 *Allegedly Infringing Material Location Links:*
 
 https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.range.php
 
 *Declaration:*
 I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials as
 described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the
 law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the
 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.
 
 *Signature:*
 Usman Khan
 *WorthIT Solutions*
>>> 
>>> Which part of that URL contains the alleged infringement? It is the 
>>> documentation of a computer language function, and we have full coverage of 
>>> who wrote this documention, contributed under an open license.
>> 
>> There *might* be an issue with one or several user notes, though.
> 
> 
> 
> Yes. But then they need to be specific.

FTR I quickly skimmed all the user notes and they all seem as genuine comments 
to me.

Ondrej
--
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> I don't think we'll hear back though.
> 
> cheers
> Derick 

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[PHP-WEBMASTER] Re: DMCA NOTIFICATION - ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR CLIENT'S CONTENT - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

[Derick Rethans]

On 27 January 2022 22:13:14 GMT, "Christoph M. Becker"  
wrote:
>On 27.01.2022 at 22:01, Derick Rethans wrote:
>
>> On 27 January 2022 20:47:36 GMT, Worth IT Solutions 
>>  wrote:
>>
>>> To Whom It May Concern,
>>>
>>> *This is a DMCA Notification.* We are here representing our client
>>> *"HackerRank".* Our client creates self-assessment exams for developers and
>>> is the market-leading technical interview platform for companies to
>>> identify and hire developers. Someone has illegally copied our client's
>>> technical exams questions and answers from their official website
>>> https://www.hackerrank.com/ and uploaded it on your platform without
>>> permission. Our client is the rightful owner of the infringing content and
>>> displaying or distributing their content without a will is a violation of
>>> our client's copyrights and requires your prompt attention. We ask for the
>>> prompt removal of the infringing content from your network.
>>>
>>> My name is Usman Khan and I am a DMCA Agent for *"HackerRank". *We suggest
>>> you comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the illegal
>>> material must be removed to prevent unnecessary escalation of this
>>> complaint.
>>>
>>> The use of HackerRank's Copyrights shown on the infringing URLs stated in
>>> this email is unauthorized and constitutes copyright infringement under
>>> United States copyright law 17 U.S.C. §501. We hereby request immediate
>>> removal of the reported URLs from your platform, while expressly reserving
>>> any rights and remedies related to this matter.
>>>
>>> We thank you for your cooperation and your prompt attention to this matter.
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>> Usman Khan
>>>
>>>
>>> *Following are the details you may
>>> require:-*
>>>
>>> First Name: Usman
>>> Last Name: Khan
>>> Title: DMCA Agent
>>> Copyright Owner: Hacker Rank
>>> Company Name: WorthIT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
>>> Address: 64-B New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan 54000
>>> Email: taked...@worthitsol.com
>>> Phone No: 0923007910167
>>>
>>>
>>> *Allegedly Infringing Material Location Links:*
>>>
>>> https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.range.php
>>>
>>> *Declaration:*
>>> I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials as
>>> described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the
>>> law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> *Signature:*
>>> Usman Khan
>>> *WorthIT Solutions*
>>
>> Which part of that URL contains the alleged infringement? It is the 
>> documentation of a computer language function, and we have full coverage of 
>> who wrote this documention, contributed under an open license.
>
>There *might* be an issue with one or several user notes, though.



Yes. But then they need to be specific.

I don't think we'll hear back though.

cheers
Derick

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[PHP-WEBMASTER] Re: DMCA NOTIFICATION - ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR CLIENT'S CONTENT - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

[Derick Rethans]

On 27 January 2022 21:11:12 GMT, "Ondřej Surý"  wrote:
>My guess would be that this came from automated scanning tool and it’s the 
>HackerRank who might have copied the content and is actually is in 
>infringement of the PHP license.

That might be right, but I'm not going to just delete a page.

If they don't come back, that's it. If they do, I can tell them to shove it. 

cheers
Derick 

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[PHP-WEBMASTER] Re: DMCA NOTIFICATION - ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR CLIENT'S CONTENT - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

[Derick Rethans]

On 27 January 2022 20:47:36 GMT, Worth IT Solutions  
wrote:
>To Whom It May Concern,
>
>*This is a DMCA Notification.* We are here representing our client
>*"HackerRank".* Our client creates self-assessment exams for developers and
>is the market-leading technical interview platform for companies to
>identify and hire developers. Someone has illegally copied our client's
>technical exams questions and answers from their official website
>https://www.hackerrank.com/ and uploaded it on your platform without
>permission. Our client is the rightful owner of the infringing content and
>displaying or distributing their content without a will is a violation of
>our client's copyrights and requires your prompt attention. We ask for the
>prompt removal of the infringing content from your network.
>
>My name is Usman Khan and I am a DMCA Agent for *"HackerRank". *We suggest
>you comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the illegal
>material must be removed to prevent unnecessary escalation of this
>complaint.
>
>The use of HackerRank's Copyrights shown on the infringing URLs stated in
>this email is unauthorized and constitutes copyright infringement under
>United States copyright law 17 U.S.C. §501. We hereby request immediate
>removal of the reported URLs from your platform, while expressly reserving
>any rights and remedies related to this matter.
>
>We thank you for your cooperation and your prompt attention to this matter.
>
>Best Regards,
>Usman Khan
>
>
>*Following are the details you may
>require:-*
>
>First Name: Usman
>Last Name: Khan
>Title: DMCA Agent
>Copyright Owner: Hacker Rank
>Company Name: WorthIT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
>Address: 64-B New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan 54000
>Email: taked...@worthitsol.com
>Phone No: 0923007910167
>
>
>*Allegedly Infringing Material Location Links:*
>
>https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.range.php
>
>*Declaration:*
>I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials as
>described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the
>law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the
>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.
>
>*Signature:*
>Usman Khan
>*WorthIT Solutions*

Hi,

Which part of that URL contains the alleged infringement? It is the 
documentation of a computer language function, and we have full coverage of who 
wrote this documention, contributed under an open license.

cheers
Derick

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