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+---
+
+Hi,   
+  
+The reported repository (https://github.com/CYBERELLUM/zipminator-pqc) is not in compliance with the  
+Apache License 2.0 for the following reasons:  
+  
+1. LICENSE FILE REMOVED: The original Apache-2.0 license file was removed. The infringing repository  
+shows license type "Other" instead of Apache-2.0. Apache License 2.0, Section 4(a) requires: "You must  
+give any other recipients of the Work or Derivative Works a copy of this License."  
+  
+2. COPYRIGHT NOTICES REMOVED: All copyright headers and attribution to the original author ([private] / QDaria AS) were removed. Section 4(c) requires: "You must retain, in the Source form of any  
+ Derivative Works that You distribute, all copyright, patent, trademark, and attribution notices."  
+  
+3. NO MODIFICATION NOTICES: The repository was republished without any notices indicating it was copied  
+ from the original. Section 4(b) requires: "You must cause any modified files to carry prominent  
+notices stating that You changed the files."  
+  
+4. NOTICE FILE NOT INCLUDED: Section 4(d) requires inclusion of the NOTICE file, which was not  
+included.  
+  
+To bring the project into compliance, the infringer would need to:  
+- Restore the Apache-2.0 license file  
+- Add clear attribution to the original author ([private]) and original repository  
+(https://github.com/QDaria/zipminator)  
+- Add prominent notices on all files indicating they were copied  
+- Include the original NOTICE file  
+  
+However, I request full removal rather than compliance because: (a) the infringer demonstrated  
+deliberate bad faith by stripping the license and all attribution, (b) the repository exposes code  
+related to a pending patent application ([private] Patent Office application [private], filed March 24,  
+2026), and (c) this appears to be part of a systematic pattern — the CYBERELLUM account has 129  
+repositories, dozens created in bulk on the same dates (October 3, 2025 and January 17, 2026), many  
+appearing to be copies of other open-source projects.  
+  
+The git commit history in the infringing repository contains [private] [private] ("[private]", "[private]") and [private]  
+[private] [private] as the author of every commit, which constitutes direct evidence of copying.  
+  
+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.  
+  
+[private]  
+[private]