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Is it false though? He said he's rewriting the code so i'd assume the DMCA was truthful. Now how code copyright works i have no clue

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Kol would have to provide proof that it is actually his code and the document stating he can keep the IP and the rights. I think this is another episode of Itch taking down a game without proof of wrongdoing.

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I am addressing this thread directly because several comments—specifically @AlphaWolf15100—asked for proof regarding IP ownership and copyright infringement.

    Itch.io does not take down games without legal proof. The DMCA takedown was approved by Itch.io's legal team because I provided verifiable evidence of copyright theft.

        IP Ownership: Derry explicitly stated in writing that I retain full IP rights to my code and promised it would not be used.

        Code Theft: When Version 1.5b was released, I decompiled the files and verified that my custom framework, folder structures, unpatched gyro code, and programmer credits were used without my permission.

        Attempted Resolution: Prior to the DMCA, I attempted to negotiate a fair, flexible hourly rate for my two years of labor. Derry refused to negotiate and blocked me.

    For those interested in the actual evidence rather than one-sided claims, the complete documentation—including chat logs, written IP surrender, and decompiled code comparisons—is publicly available here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N06_CyZI5wnAK2AK_HuWnCA_K436AzDo?usp=sha...

    I will not be engaging in further debate. The evidence speaks for itself.