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>>andyly+(OP)
The takedown request is based on

> MNAO analyzed some of the code and determined that the code provides functionality same as what is currently in Apple App Store and Google Play App Store.

Is this really legal? Because in my mind, providing the same functionality does not violate copyright, since the actual intellectual material is new. And I don't think Mazda has a patent on the ability to control your vehicle over an API.

>>sp1rit+ga
Most likely this would not stand up in court, given a proficient legal team. I imagine that the hobbyist developer had neither the money nor the inclination to mount a legal defence against a multi-billion dollar company though.

>>darkr+ic
Even view-source is considered "hacking" and you might easily end up in jail if some dumb judge/prosecutor decides so.

https://www.theregister.com/2022/02/15/missouri_html_hacking...

>>sccxy+3g
There were no charges filed in this case. The prosecutor correctly ascertained that the allegations were false and the whole thing was a waste of taxpayer money.

>>ensign+Zx
Yeah, but still it is/was very stressful for this person.

Never know when they decide otherwise. "Hacking/cyber crime" is very wide and open term.