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KhanHack was reported 16. 09. 2024 as an unauthorized copy of https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/khanhack/daodbmeffhdfmdchlkenoompiebllpma?hl=en-US.

The reporter said:

Unauthorized Copy of My Paid Chrome Extension Code on Greasy Fork

Dear Greasy Fork Moderation Team,

I am writing to report an unauthorized and infringing script that was uploaded to Greasy Fork. This script directly copies the code from my paid Chrome extension, KhanHack, which is sold on the Chrome Web Store for $7.99 per month.

Details of Infringement:

Supporting Evidence:

  • Ownership Confirmation: The contact email address associated with my Chrome extension ([email protected]) is the same as the email from which I am submitting this takedown request on Greasy Fork (user: blazer.lol, email: [email protected]). This serves as proof that I am the rightful owner of the original KhanHack code.
  • Code Theft Details: The Greasy Fork script’s recent update made elss than 24 hours ago (version 4.0) is a direct copy of my code, with only slight modifications to the user interface (UI), such as color changes and label adjustments. The core functionality and logic behind the script are exactly the same as in my original paid extension which was stolen.
  • Impact of Unauthorized Copy: Since the unauthorized version of my script has been made freely available on Greasy Fork, it has accumulated over 22,308 total installs and 90 daily installs, causing a significant loss in revenue for my paid product. This unauthorized distribution is directly undercutting my business and causing financial harm.
  • Proof of Timing and Updates: The latest update on this Greasy Fork was pushed 17 hours ago, after the user had purchased my extension and copied the code. The original KhanHack extension has been in operation since its release on the Chrome Web Store and has last been updated a week ago showing that I AM the sole owner of this code and not likewise, and I have not granted any permission for the Greasy Fork user to use or redistribute my code.
  • Also adding onto this this user logzilla updated this whole userscript 2 hours after buying my paid extension with all of my code, suspicious right?!? Heres a link to the update log: https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/427964-khanhack/diff?v1=1448531&v2=1175928

Greasy Fork's Copyright Policy

As per Greasy Fork’s Copyright Policy, all scripts must respect the copyrights of others. The policy specifically states:

"Your script must respect others' copyrights. This includes the code itself and any resources (for example, images) it uses. If you intend on using someone else's content, abide by their licensing terms or get their permission before doing so."

In this case, the Greasy Fork user has not followed these rules by failing to obtain permission for the use of my code and has not abided by my copywrite for this extension code and by distributing it as their own. The policy also notes:

"Even in cases not violating the copyright rule, reposts of scripts that are already on Greasy Fork are not allowed unless they are improving upon the original."

The user in question has merely re-posted my code with minimal modifications, such as changing the UI without improving upon the core functionality. This is a clear violation of Greasy Fork’s rules.

Request for Action:

I am the original creator and rightful owner of KhanHack, and I have not authorized this user to redistribute my code as free. The Greasy Fork user has infringed on my copyright by copying my paid work and making it freely available. This has caused financial harm and violated my intellectual property rights.

I kindly request that you go through both the version history of this script and view the source code viewer of my extension linked above so that the infringing script be removed from Greasy Fork to prevent further damages.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am available to provide further details or additional proof if necessary.

Best regards,

(the attached images show proof that its indeed my copywrited protected code and that I have full ownership and have enough evidence, kindly go the above linked extension page to view that all evidence is indeed true)

Attached Images Include:

  • Screenshot of the Chrome Web Store page showing KhanHack extension details when it was updated with the code thatb was stikeb, including the version number and developer contact email.
  • Screenshot of the developer email on the Chrome Web Store page, proving ownership ([email protected]).
  • Screenshot of Stripe notification showing the purchase of my extension by the user “[email protected]” (the owner of this greasyfork account in violation) just two hours before the update was released on Greasy Fork for more than 20k+ eyes to see my paid code.
Logzilla6 said:
This is the second report Blazer has mad in an attempt to claim KhanHack as his own work. He claims to be the original creator of the script, which we both no is false. My greasyfork account shows all the work dates back to 2021. Blazer has admitted to stealing the code, and uploading it on YouTube under his own name. He uses chat gpt in order to modify my code, and put a new UI on, and is selling it on the chrome web store. I'm not going to stand for someone stealing my code, and then proceeding to claim me not the owner after I have spent many years hand scripting it. I do not deny that the current UI code is that of the chrome extension, however, the base code for the fetch and response, is all originally mine. It's not copyright infringement, as I wrote that code, with the GreasyFork namespace dedicated to me. To refer to the "huge loss od profit" stated, my script already has 20000 downloads, and would consistently get over 90 daily. His UI change did not change anything, and is not impacting his "profit". He has threaded to file dmca, lawsuits, etc, but refuses to reach out to me legal team, and instead has made a second report on my original script, that I have worked to maintain. I can upload images here, but I can provide this link to a gallery with numerous screenshots showing dates and proof of how old my script is, and how recently copied blazers is. https://postimg.cc/gallery/D4yXX7c I ask that you carefully consider what is going on here, and realize that blazer is nothing above a thief trying to make money. It is my code, that I wrote during long hours in school, to help me and over 20000 people, and to have it stolen from me and sold, makes me extremely disappointed in the scripting community. Thank you, and once again, any moderator, or blazer can reach my legal team at "[email protected]"

This script has been updated since the report was filed.

This script has had 1 previous upheld or fixed report.

Logzilla6 (the reported user) has made:

This report has been upheld by a moderator.

the problem is not about the ancient history, but about the yesterday's update, which obviously copies code from the extension