Introduction
In early 2020, I found myself entangled in a distressing situation with Blurb.com, a platform that had once been a means of publishing my books but had now become a source of frustration and infringement. This article delves into the disheartening journey of my stolen books and how Blurb.com's unethical practices have violated my intellectual property rights. As a concerned author and copyright holder, my quest for justice and to protect my creations became relentless.
The Shocking Discovery
It all began in 2019 when a private investigator unearthed a dismaying truth - Blurb.com was skimming a significant portion of my book sales, leaving me with only a fraction of what I rightfully deserved. This blatant disregard for intellectual property rights raised serious concerns about Blurb.com's business practices and their commitment to supporting authors.
The Revocation of Rights
Faced with the shocking revelation of sales skimming, I decided to take action to safeguard my work. In an effort to regain control and put an end to unauthorized sales, I deleted the PDF files of my books from the Blurb.com website, effectively revoking any rights they might have had to print further copies. The action should have put an end to the unauthorized sales of my books, but to my dismay, it did not.
Persistent Sales Against All Odds
To my utter surprise, even after deleting the PDF files and closing my account, Blurb.com continued to sell my books. The copies printed after my account closure and PDF deletion were nothing short of stolen goods, and their ongoing sale was a clear violation of copyright laws and my intellectual property rights.
The Amazon Conundrum
My troubles didn't end with Blurb.com alone. My books also appeared for sale on Amazon.com without my authorization. Desperate to regain control, I signed up for a publisher's account on Amazon and successfully had one of my books titled "The Sad Reality: Christianity and Islam" removed from the platform. However, my battles did not stop there, as the unauthorized sales continued on other Amazon platforms.
Deceptive Tactics
Repeatedly, I tried to reason with Blurb.com and requested them to stop selling my books, but my efforts were met with deception and lies. Their refusal to comply and the persistence in selling my books without legal right or consent left me with no choice but to cease my direct attempts to contact them.
The Unethical and Illegal Sales
Let us be clear: when I deleted the PDF files from their website, Blurb.com forfeited any legitimate right to print or distribute further copies of my books. The ongoing sale and distribution of my work without authorization is both unethical and illegal.
The Battle Continues
The battle to reclaim my intellectual property rights is ongoing, and I remain determined to seek justice for the violations I have endured. It is crucial for authors and content creators to be aware of the challenges they may face in protecting their work, and this case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of copyright protection in the digital age.
Conclusion
As the victim of copyright infringement and unethical business practices, my journey to reclaim my work has been arduous. Blurb.com's persistent sales of my books, despite the lack of authorization, is a blatant violation of my intellectual property rights. I implore all authors to be vigilant in safeguarding their creations, and I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale for others.
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