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j0ykillEr4surE · 26 Aug 2025
What would you do if you discovered your work being used by others without credit or permission? It’s frustrating when original ideas or creations are reproduced almost exactly by someone else. Are there ways to legally protect such work locally or internationally, or is it more about addressing the issue directly with the person or calling it out publicly? Has anyone here experienced this, and how did you handle it?
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Anon189762 · 27 Aug 2025
Happened to me in a freelance project – a client used my draft without paying. I learned the hard way to use contracts, NDAs, or at least watermark work before sharing. If it’s something valuable, copyright law can help, but it’s also about setting boundaries upfront. If someone crosses the line, first, msg politely, if not then, you know...
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