I started developing a game in 2024 and initially worked alone. Eventually, some friends wanted to help, so we formed a Roblox group to collaborate on it. Fast forward a year, tensions flared in the group and I decided to move back with another team that had been responsible for most of the work. We quickly created a new version of the game, cleaning out foreign assets, but now the original group is threatening to file a DMCA against us, claiming ownership because they have access to earlier versions of the project. They believe that since I shared my work with them, they’re entitled to the rights over my original creation, even though we had agreed that everyone would retain ownership over their specific contributions. They also want to use the public game on their account for leverage. Can they really seize control over my project just because it was ongoing in their group? What rights do I still have?
2 Answers
The metadata lists you as the creator, so that’s a strong point in your favor. Just stick to that and don’t let them intimidate you.
If they do file a DMCA, you should definitely counter-file and show proof that you created the original game. That should give you some solid ground to stand on.
But isn’t it a different version since it was saved as a new project? Maybe they’ll argue that against your claims if they push to prove ownership through their group’s copy.