diff --git a/2026/08/2026-08-25-projectivy-launcher.md b/2026/08/2026-08-25-projectivy-launcher.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e3d9152ed1 --- /dev/null +++ b/2026/08/2026-08-25-projectivy-launcher.md @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ +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). + +--- + +One or more repositories in this DMCA takedown notice has been processed in accordance with GitHub's prohibition on sharing unauthorized product licensing keys, software for generating unauthorized product licensing keys, and/or software for bypassing checks for product licensing keys. + +You can learn more in [GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-acceptable-use-policies). + +--- + +**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?** + +No + +**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.** + +[private] the [private] of the company that develops and publishes the Android application "Projectivy Launcher". +[private] created this application and hold all intellectual property rights related to its source code, compiled binaries, assets, and paid premium features. + +**Please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.** + +The copyrighted work is [private] Android application "Projectivy Launcher", which is a commercial application distributed through the Google Play Store. + +The application includes proprietary source code, compiled APK binaries, resources, and paid premium features protected by copyright law. Access to premium functionality is restricted to paying users via Google Play in-app purchases. + +The infringing content consists of patches to "crack" multiple android apps (Projectivy Launcher being one of them) to unlawfully unlocks premium features without authorization.. + +**If the original work referenced above is available online, please provide a URL.** + +- on Google play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.projengmenu +- on Github ([private] [private] repo) : https://github.com/spocky/miproja1/releases/tag/4.71 + +**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:** + +https://github.com/arandomhooman/hoomans-morphe-patches/blob/main/patches/src/main/kotlin/hooman/morphe/patches/projectivy/premium/UnlockPremiumPatch.kt + +Please note that this repository shares patches of many other apps, probably making it totally illegal. But only the file above infringes [private] own copyrights. + +**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.** + +Yes + +**What technological measures do you have in place and how do they effectively control access to your copyrighted material?** + +Access to premium features of [private] application is protected by technological +protection measures implemented through Google Play Billing. + +Premium functionality is unlocked only after a successful purchase validated +by Google Play and verified by the application at runtime. The application +relies on purchase tokens and license state information provided by Google Play +services to control access to paid features. + +These measures are designed to ensure that only authorized, paying users can +access premium content. + +**How is the accused project designed to circumvent your technological protection measures?** + +The accused GitHub project distributes "Morphe" patches to crack apps installed on-device so that the original purchase and license verification mechanisms have +been removed or bypassed. + +The patches falsely reports premium entitlement without a valid +Google Play purchase, thereby circumventing the technological protection +measures implemented to restrict access to copyrighted premium features. + +**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:** + +https://github.com/databoy2k/hoomans-morphe-patches +https://github.com/imchocomint/hoomans-morphe-patches + +**Is the work licensed under an open source license?** + +No + +**What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement?** + +Reported content must be removed + +**Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.** + +**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]