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+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).
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+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).
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+To: github.com — Site Operator  
+Attn: DMCA Agent  
+Email: [private]
+
+Re: DMCA Takedown Notice — Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Material
+
+The Drum Broker, LLC is the copyright owner of, or authorized representative acting on behalf of the copyright owner of, all sample packs, drum kits, and associated audio content sold through hiphopdrumsamples.com. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c), we submit this notice to request the removal of infringing material hosted on your platform.
+
+The following URL contains infringing material:
+
+1. https://github.com/dizzledazzle/ThatVstGuy/blob/main/39124_Beat%20Butcha%20-%20Filth%20Vol.8%20-%20Drum%20Kit%20(WAV).torrent
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+The identified URL hosts a torrent file that facilitates the unauthorized distribution of our copyrighted product. The captured page confirms the file is titled "ThatVstGuy/39124_Beat Butcha - Filth Vol.8 - Drum Kit (WAV).torrent" within the repository "dizzledazzle/ThatVstGuy," directly referencing "Beat Butcha - Filth Vol.8 - Drum Kit (WAV)," which corresponds to our commercially available product. The .torrent file enables users to obtain the copyrighted content without authorization or purchase.
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+The Drum Broker, LLC does not authorize the resale, redistribution, or trading of its products. All products are sold under a EULA for individual use only. The distribution of this content via the torrent file hosted on your platform is not authorized.
+
+The original copyrighted work is available for authorized purchase at:  
+- Beat Butcha — Beat Butcha - Filth Vol. 8 - Drum Kit — https://hiphopdrumsamples.com/products/beat-butcha-filth-vol-8-drum-kit
+
+As the host of this content, GitHub bears safe-harbor obligations under 17 U.S.C. § 512, including the expeditious removal of infringing material upon receipt of a compliant notice. We request that the identified file be removed and that appropriate action be taken against the account under GitHub's repeat infringer policy.
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+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.
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+I declare, 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 copyright owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
+
+The Drum Broker, LLC  
+[private]  
+Phone: [private]  
+Email: [private]  
+
+/s/ [private]  
+[private]