diff --git a/2026/07/2026-07-16-picar-x-racer.md b/2026/07/2026-07-16-picar-x-racer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0789b8f713 --- /dev/null +++ b/2026/07/2026-07-16-picar-x-racer.md @@ -0,0 +1,143 @@ +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.** + +4392894 + +**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.** + +The original copyrighted work is [private] "Picar-X Racer" repository (https://github.com/KarimAziev/picar-x-racer), which contains original source code, documentation, implementation, configuration files, and original demo media assets created by [private], [private], the copyright holder. + +**Please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.** + +The project includes original demo media assets, Python backend code, Vue/TypeScript frontend code, robot control logic, camera/video streaming functionality, object detection and model management features, configuration and deployment files, and documentation. + +**If the original work referenced above is available online, please provide a URL.** + +https://github.com/KarimAziev/picar-x-racer +[private] +[private] +[private] + +**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:** + +The entire repository is infringing + +**Identify the full repository URL that is infringing:** + +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1 + +**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?** + +Yes + +**Which license?** + +gnu-general-public-license-v3.0 + +**How do you believe the license is being violated?** + +The offending user copied or derived [private] entire GPLv3 project https://github.com/KarimAziev/picar-x-racer without preserving copyright/authorship notices, publicly presents himself as the author of the project, violating GPLv3 §§4/5a. Absent compliance, the license terminates under §8, rendering the distribution unauthorized and infringing. + +Evidence: + +- backend/app/main_server.py contains replaced original author/contact metadata: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/backend/app/main_server.py#L125 + +- backend/app/control_server.py contains replaced original author/contact metadata: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/backend/app/control_server.py#L164 + +- README.md states “Author: [private]”: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/README.md?plain=1#L5 + +- README.md also states “Author: [private]”: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/main/README.md?plain=1#L382 + +- frontend/README.md states “Author: [private]”: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/frontend/README.md?plain=1#L12 + +- Makefile contains “Author: [private]”: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/Makefile#L1 + +- setup-service.sh contains “Author: [private]”: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/setup-service.sh#L3 + +- backend/setup.py lists the reported user’s repository URL and author metadata: +https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/242c07661a23171a72b577ab6bd815b8f0369453/backend/setup.py#L14 + +The repository contains [private] original demo media assets: +- https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/main/demo/picar-x-racer-demo.gif + +- https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/picar-x-f1/blob/main/demo/demo-picarx-cat.gif + +Local comparison shows that the reported repository’s tracked file paths substantially match [private] project at commit: + +https://github.com/KarimAziev/picar-x-racer/commit/5ec5bee6cbcbd1069c0a1d55cbe56f15a0a94953 + +Additional evidence: the reported user also presents the copied work and copied media assets in a public portfolio as the reported user's own project: + +- Portfolio page: +https://kyawlinnkhant.github.io/my_portfolio/project.html?id=picar-x-f1 +- Portfolio source repository: https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant/my_portfolio/tree/main/src/picar-x-f1 + +**What changes can be made to bring the project into compliance with the license? For example, adding attribution, adding a license, making the repository private.** + +Because the false authorship/copyright attribution is pervasive and the copied work is being used as the reported user’s own portfolio project, I request removal or disablement of the reported repository and the infringing portfolio material. + +If GitHub allows the reported user an opportunity to cure the violation, the material should remain disabled unless and until the reported user: + +- removes the copied project from his portfolio page, or rewrites it so it does not present [private] work as his own; +- removes copied demo media assets from the portfolio repository, unless used with accurate attribution and license compliance; +- restores accurate copyright/authorship attribution to [private] original project and author identity throughout the copied repository; +- removes false author/contact metadata throughout the repository; +- clearly identifies the work as copied/derived from [private] original GPLv3 project; +- adds prominent notices identifying modifications and relevant dates; and +- preserves GPLv3 compliance for the entire copied/derived work. + +**Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.** + +GitHub profile: https://github.com/KyawLinnKhant +Email shown in the repository’s local Git commit history: [private] +Email shown in the copied repository’s code/package metadata: [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]