From 6535ad6cddc83a2acdc3e5b982cfb0b823376724 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dmca-sync-bot Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2026 16:04:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Process DMCA request --- 2026/06/2026-06-01-our-world-in-data.md | 91 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 91 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2026/06/2026-06-01-our-world-in-data.md diff --git a/2026/06/2026-06-01-our-world-in-data.md b/2026/06/2026-06-01-our-world-in-data.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cd45af4c50 --- /dev/null +++ b/2026/06/2026-06-01-our-world-in-data.md @@ -0,0 +1,91 @@ +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). + +--- + +**Are you the copyright holder or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf? 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I am employed at GCDL and act with full authorization of GCDL's [private] [private] + +**Please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.** + +The copyrighted work consists of our entire website, published by Global Change Data Lab on the Our World in Data website at https://ourworldindata.org. It entails original articles, written analysis, data visualizations, charts, and accompanying explanatory content. This includes the text, layout, and visualizations of our published topic pages and articles. 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Please see our Complaints about Anti-Circumvention Technology if you are unsure.** + +No + +**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:** + +**Is the work licensed under an open source license?** + +Yes + +**Which license?** + +mit-license + +**How do you believe the license is being violated?** + +The code itself can be copied under MIT license terms, but the user [private] is operating a full copy of our website without proper attribution at [https://kelvinmuhindi.github.io/Climate-data-platform/ .](https://kelvinmuhindi.github.io/Climate-data-platform/.) It is the hosting of this github pages website that is a violation of our copyright. + +**What changes can be made to bring the project into compliance with the license? For example, adding attribution, adding a license, making the repository private.** + +Taking the website offline. + +Alternatively, giving correct attribution for all of the content and ensuring the following properties: +You must credit Our World in Data and its authors and make it clear that we are not active contributors to your publication by including the following statement in the byline or at the top of the material: + +“Originally published by [author names] at Our World in Data. Republished here under a Creative Commons license.” +Link back to the original material on our site, for example, on the words “Originally published”. + +**Do you have the alleged infringer’s contact information? If so, please provide it.** + +Their email as per their [private] is: [private] + +I have reached out to them 10 days ago and asked to react to our copyright complaint within 7 days which they failed to do. + +**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]