Not sure why he decided to put it on MW with a more restrictive license, but having it out there anywhere with remixes allowed makes it remixable in my book. Maybe he got sick of the ‘freedom’ MW users tend to take with remixing without attribution but the original upload is still out there as CC BY-NC-SA
btw:
Nice detective work there 
But inserting a hole is not considered a remix, it is also in the guidelines, also must give credit to the original model
Hi everyone,
I want to share my experience with you.
One of my models was accused of copyright infringement by another user. They claimed that my model was a remix of theirs and that I had taken their design and modified it. As a result, my model was immediately removed, and my points were deducted.
Later, I was asked to defend myself. I provided multiple pieces of evidence, including a screen recording of the entire Fusion 360 timeline, showing that the model was created from scratch. Additionally, I shared several Instagram Stories where I documented the live creation of the model.
Due to the limitations of the appeal submission form, I had to upload the evidence and these videos to YouTube. Less than 24 hours later, my appeal was rejected without any communication or explanation—no notification, no email. According to YouTube’s view counter, the submitted videos weren’t even watched.
Now, I have to ask: how is it possible to be accused by anyone and immediately deemed guilty before even having the chance to prove innocence? No one replies to emails, and no one has provided any communication—just a status update saying the appeal was rejected.
And if even a full video of the entire timeline isn’t enough to prove the model was created from scratch, then what is?
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Of course, this is clear and straightforward. However, when it comes to models, no one actually holds a true copyright because no one has officially registered anything for their designs. That’s why, in my case, I was accused of making a remix.
I think they checks only what you attach to the appeal. instead of sharing the video, I added only snapshots and that worked for me.
said that, I hope Makerworld must improve the process.
I’d like to propose an alternative process for handling potential copyright claims to better protect content creators from unfair takedowns:
this is what I proposed.
Aim of this post is highlight that current process is not fair. Model should be taken down only after appeal not before.
Copyright doesn’t require registration in most places and is an automatic right granted when you create something, this is not to be confused with a patent or a trademark which would require registration to be valid
But to be the copyright owner where i live i just have to create the item and claim the copyright for myself, where it becomes a mess is when that copyright infringes on anothers
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Little appeal About my Case.
Bambu sent me an email stating that my appeal has been “Accepted,” and from now on, my accuser has 15 days to prove that they have taken legal action to defend their copyright. If they fail to provide any documentation within these 15 days, my model will be reinstated. However, during this period, my model will remain unavailable.
This once again highlights how flawed the process is and how urgently things need to change. A model should not be taken down while it’s still being determined who is actually in the right.
It’s easy to see that during these 15 days, my accuser’s model will absorb all the downloads that mine could have had, simply because mine is no longer available.
At this point, anyone can accuse a competitor of copyright infringement and then let the claim expire, just to ensure that, for around twenty days, their model remains the only one available without competition.
I find this procedure even more absurd when considering that all exclusive models convert points into money, and many users, myself included, are registered as businesses, generating income without any form of protection.
For now, I’m just waiting, with over 15k points deducted and no idea how many more my model could have earned during this time. Points that, even in the case of reinstatement, I will never get back.
Title: I Would Like to Share My Story on MakerWorld
Hello everyone, my name is Davide, and I’m passionate about 3D printing. I’d like to share my experience on MakerWorld with you, asking for understanding rather than criticism. I don’t want to come across as unfriendly, but I do want to highlight what I see as a flawed system that can cause discomfort, especially for more sensitive people.
I first got into 3D printing about two years ago, and my passion grew even stronger when I got my A1 printer in December 2023. Throughout 2024 and the early months of 2025, I really enjoyed designing and printing items for myself and my family. Sometimes I created small projects, made a few models, and even did some remixes. I’m Italian, so I often struggle with the nuances of English, but I do my best.
When I first joined MakerWorld, I didn’t know the rules perfectly and made a few small mistakes. However, for over nine months, everything went smoothly: my models were appreciated, and they received some downloads. During that time, I accumulated points “like a little ant,” never redeeming them for gift cards (which, in hindsight, might have been my biggest mistake). In February, while eagerly waiting for the new H2D printer, I requested my gift cards. That’s when my “ordeal” began.
Suddenly, every day, one or more of my models or profiles were removed, each time for different reasons—sometimes unclear, sometimes non-existent. What hurt me the most was waking up every morning to find that more models had been deleted and more points had been taken away. I realize it might seem like just a “game,” but I’m an anxious person, and this situation has caused me a lot of distress.
I tried to appeal these decisions: in most cases, my appeals were rejected with no further explanation, or I’d receive generic, pre-written responses that didn’t address the issue in detail. Often, after I contested a removal with valid points, I would get a response that changed the initial reason for removal, and I’d have to defend myself on new grounds. Over the last ten days, I’ve also been blocked from uploading new models or even editing my existing ones—preventing me from updating photos or making changes to comply with guidelines.
Some models or profiles were removed for “no photos,” even though I had 3 or 4 pictures uploaded, sometimes placed after the renders. Another model was removed because there was supposedly only one photo. But where does it say I need multiple photos? The justifications for removals seem endless, and this might not be the right place to discuss all the details. I don’t even mean to accuse Bambulab—I actually want to collaborate with them—but I’d like the rules to be clear and not interpreted arbitrarily.
Another big concern is how easy it seems for someone to report a model for intellectual property violations and have the model and its points removed, with no presumption of innocence. One of my models was flagged for IP infringement, and the link provided was for a project that was uploaded 10 months after mine. But mine is offline, and my points are gone, while the other model remains online. Is that fair?
I’ve contacted MakerWorld multiple times to ask if a manager could re-examine my situation and give me some form of justice, but I’ve received no response in over 15 days. Every morning, I wake up to find fewer models and fewer points.
I’m sorry if my words bother anyone—that’s not my intention at all. I just want to share my experience and hopefully find some understanding. I truly hope my story can help someone else, even if only to improve this system or spare another person the stress I’m going through.
Thank you for reading, Davide
