Takedown notice for 'Block Story'
Published 34 days ago
Hello,
My name is Vetoshko Andrey Olegovich, and I am the original creator and sole copyright owner of the video game “Block Story,” including its source code, assets, design, and all related intellectual property.
I am writing to submit a formal DMCA notice and request the removal of the following unauthorized listing on itch.io:
Infringing URL:
https://bigcubeinteractivellc.itch.io/block-story
The user “Big Cube Interactive LLC” (operated by Garrett Kilgore) is distributing my game “Block Story” without my authorization and is monetizing it as if he were the owner. He has no legal rights to publish, sell, or distribute this game on itch.io or any other platform.
For a period of time, Garrett Kilgore was a developer collaborating with me on the project. He had limited access to the project for development purposes only, but he was never granted any ownership rights, publishing rights, or copyright assignment. At some point, he unlawfully took a copy of the source code and started distributing the game as his own, without my knowledge or consent.
I have full legal documentation confirming that all rights to “Block Story” belong exclusively to me:
- A signed agreement of full transfer of rights to me, confirming that I am the sole owner of the game and all related intellectual property.
- Documents confirming that the official domain and website for “Block Story” are legally owned and controlled by me.
- Official store listings where “Block Story” is published by me as the rightful owner and publisher.
Authorized examples of my work and ownership:
- Official website:
https://blockstory.net/
- Official store listings where I am the publisher:
https://apps.apple.com/ru/app/block-story-premium/id517812925
https://vkplay.ru/play/game/block-story-41099/
https://www.rustore.ru/catalog/app/com.mindblocks.blocks
- Official social media / community pages related to the game:
https://vk.com/block_story
https://www.youtube.com/@BlockStory1
The itch.io page at:
https://bigcubeinteractivellc.itch.io/block-story
is not authorized by me in any way. The publisher there is falsely presenting my game as their own and earning revenue from my work without permission.
This is a clear case of:
- Unauthorized distribution of my copyrighted work
- Misrepresentation of ownership
- Commercial exploitation of my intellectual property without any license or agreement
I am prepared to provide, upon request:
- Copies of the legal documents confirming full transfer of rights to me
- Proof of domain ownership
- Evidence of my authorship and long-term development of the project
- Additional materials showing that Garrett Kilgore was only a temporary developer and never a rights holder
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), I hereby request that you:
1. Remove or disable access to the infringing page:
https://bigcubeinteractivellc.itch.io/block-story
2. Prevent further unauthorized distribution of “Block Story” by this user.
Sworn statements:
- I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- The information in this notice is accurate, and I swear under penalty of perjury that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Full legal name:
Vetoshko Andrey Olegovich
Email:
[redacted]
Physical mailing address:
[redacted]
Phone:
[redacted]
Signature:
Vetoshko Andrey Olegovich
Attachments referenced by complainant:
[redacted]
My name is Vetoshko Andrey Olegovich, and I am the original creator and sole copyright owner of the video game “Block Story,” including its source code, assets, design, and all related intellectual property.
I am writing to submit a formal DMCA notice and request the removal of the following unauthorized listing on itch.io:
Infringing URL:
https://bigcubeinteractivellc.itch.io/block-story
The user “Big Cube Interactive LLC” (operated by Garrett Kilgore) is distributing my game “Block Story” without my authorization and is monetizing it as if he were the owner. He has no legal rights to publish, sell, or distribute this game on itch.io or any other platform.
For a period of time, Garrett Kilgore was a developer collaborating with me on the project. He had limited access to the project for development purposes only, but he was never granted any ownership rights, publishing rights, or copyright assignment. At some point, he unlawfully took a copy of the source code and started distributing the game as his own, without my knowledge or consent.
I have full legal documentation confirming that all rights to “Block Story” belong exclusively to me:
- A signed agreement of full transfer of rights to me, confirming that I am the sole owner of the game and all related intellectual property.
- Documents confirming that the official domain and website for “Block Story” are legally owned and controlled by me.
- Official store listings where “Block Story” is published by me as the rightful owner and publisher.
Authorized examples of my work and ownership:
- Official website:
https://blockstory.net/
- Official store listings where I am the publisher:
https://apps.apple.com/ru/app/block-story-premium/id517812925
https://vkplay.ru/play/game/block-story-41099/
https://www.rustore.ru/catalog/app/com.mindblocks.blocks
- Official social media / community pages related to the game:
https://vk.com/block_story
https://www.youtube.com/@BlockStory1
The itch.io page at:
https://bigcubeinteractivellc.itch.io/block-story
is not authorized by me in any way. The publisher there is falsely presenting my game as their own and earning revenue from my work without permission.
This is a clear case of:
- Unauthorized distribution of my copyrighted work
- Misrepresentation of ownership
- Commercial exploitation of my intellectual property without any license or agreement
I am prepared to provide, upon request:
- Copies of the legal documents confirming full transfer of rights to me
- Proof of domain ownership
- Evidence of my authorship and long-term development of the project
- Additional materials showing that Garrett Kilgore was only a temporary developer and never a rights holder
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), I hereby request that you:
1. Remove or disable access to the infringing page:
https://bigcubeinteractivellc.itch.io/block-story
2. Prevent further unauthorized distribution of “Block Story” by this user.
Sworn statements:
- I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- The information in this notice is accurate, and I swear under penalty of perjury that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Full legal name:
Vetoshko Andrey Olegovich
Email:
[redacted]
Physical mailing address:
[redacted]
Phone:
[redacted]
Signature:
Vetoshko Andrey Olegovich
Attachments referenced by complainant:
[redacted]