Copyright Evidence / Tiny Survival Guide (TSG-1) B07V216PLR

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Documentation of Unauthorized Copying of Ultimate Survival Tips (Tiny Survival Guide ASIN: B07V216PLR authored by David R Polczynski) Proprietary Content

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Infringement Overview

This page documents substantial copyright infringement of our original copyrighted work, the Tiny Survival Guide (TSG-1), by competing products. The infringing ASINs have copied our proprietary written content, visual layouts, section structures, instructional sequences, and custom designs that were created by David Polczynski exclusively for use by Ultimate Survival Tips and first published in 2018.

This evidence is provided to Amazon in support of our copyright infringement complaint.

Original Copyrighted Work

Brand: Ultimate Survival Tips

Product: Tiny Survival Guide (TSG-1)

ASIN: B07V216PLR

Link: View Original Product

Infringing Products

Brand: estenio

Product: Tiny Pocket Survival Guide

Primary ASIN: B0DSVJ1Z2K

Related ASINs: B0F93N1T7J, B0DDXCDH74, B0F4DNDHNN

Link: View Infringing Product

Sample Infringement (Typical): Section D: "WARNING - DANGER ZONE"

Section D - Entire Section / Page

Substantial Textual Similarity

Our Original Text (ASIN B07V216PLR):

GET OUT of IMMEDIATE DANGER! Attack or Active Shooter - Run, Hide, Fight. Run from attack or shots to safety. Hide if needed. Seek cover in closet, room or vehicle. Lock door. Call 911. Await help. Fight if no other choice. Civil Unrest - Be calm. Don't attract attention. Move away from crowds. Avoid law enforcement. Get inside safe place. Stay there. Nuclear / Biological / Chemical (NBC) (See Section R on Other Side) Crash - Remain calm. Remove yourself from vehicle. Cut seatbelt if needed. If trapped, break side or back window at corners (not in center) by kicking with both feet, smashing with hard object or headrest posts. Exit vehicle. Move a safe distance from vehicle. Get help. Natural Disaster / Storm / Flood - Heed evacuation and storm warnings. Remain calm. Grab emergency kit (See B2). Get to safe space or shelter. If trapped, hurt, or in danger, call 911, email, text or make noise for help. Flood: Get to high ground. If trapped in building - get to highest floor or roof. Tornado /Hurricane: Flee mobile/ modular homes. Get to storm shelter or lowest, most central room in a solid structure. Avoid outer walls/doors/windows. Keep doors and windows closed. Board up windows if possible. Sit and cover head and neck. If in car, close windows and buckle up. If outside: find ditch or hole. Stay low. Earthquake: Outside - Move into the open, away from anything that could fall on you. Inside: Crawl under sturdy item, like a solid table. Stay away from windows or anything that could fall on you. If there's nothing sturdy to crawl under, sit against interior wall covering head and neck. Other Storms: Vehicle - Safely pull over. Grab vehicle survival kit. Wait out storm or seek refuge in a solid building. Home - Grab emergency kit (See B2). Keep 3-day+ food / water supply. Keep alternate heat and power sources with fuel ready. Use as necessary. Stay warm, dry and hydrated. Call 911, text, email or radio for help. If LOST or INJURED: STAY Calm. (See E, F, G)

Copied Text in ASIN B0DSVJ1Z2K:

GET OUT of IMMEDIATE DANGER! Attack or Active Shooter - Run, Hide, Fight. Run from attack or shots to safety. Hide if needed. Seek cover in closet, room or vehicle. Lock door. Call 911. Await help. Fight if necessary (See P) . Riots / Civil Unrest - Watch News. Avoid mobs and areas of unrest. IN A Riot: Be calm. Don't attract attention. Move away from crowds. Avoid law enforcement. Get inside safe place. Stay there. Chemical / Biological / Pandemic / Radiological / Nuclear (See Section R) Crash - Remain calm. Remove or cut) seatbelt. If trapped, break side or back window at corners (not in center) by kicking with both feet, smashing with hard object or headrest posts. Exit vehicle. Move a safe distance from vehicle. Natural Disaster / Storm / Flood - Heed evacuation and storm warnings. Remain calm. Grab emergency kit (See B2). Get to safe space or shelter. If trapped, hurt, or in danger, call 911, email, text or make noise for help. Flood: Get to high ground. If trapped in building - get to highest floor or roof. Tornado /Hurricane: Flee mobile/ modular homes. Get to storm shelter or lowest, most central room in a solid structure. Avoid outer walls/doors/windows. Keep doors and windows closed. Board up windows if possible. Sit and cover head and neck. If in car, close windows and buckle up. If outside: find ditch or hole. Stay low. Earthquake: Outside - Move into the open, away from anything that could fall on you. Inside: Crawl under sturdy item, like a solid table. Stay away from windows or anything that could fall on you. If there's nothing sturdy to crawl under, sit against interior wall covering head and neck. Other Storms: Vehicle - Safely pull over. Grab vehicle survival kit. Wait out storm or seek refuge in a solid building. Home - Grab emergency kit (See B2). Keep 3-day+ food / water supply. Keep alternate heat and power sources with fuel ready. Use as necessary. Stay warm, dry and hydrated. Call 911, text, email or radio for help. If LOST or INJURED: STAY Calm. (See E, F, G)

Infringement Analysis: The competitor has reproduced our unique structure, distinctive word sequences, and word-for-word messaging even section callouts. Example: "If LOST or INJURED: STAY Calm. (See E, F, G)".

Overview Various Selected Samples from Additional Sections

Section A - How To Use Instructions

Copied Instructional Sequence

Our Original 5-Step Instructions:

1. Keep This Guide On You At All Times. It's small and fits in a wallet, pocket or pouch. 2. Look Through This Guide Often and commit one new thing to memory each time. 3. Review the "Before You Go" Section - Do what it says to reduce your risk. 4. Quickly Find What You Need using color, letter and number coded sections. 5. Print Too Small? Use included Fresnel lens.

Infringement Analysis: The infringing product copies our numbered instructional sequence in the same order with identical or near-identical wording. The specific sequence, structure, and phrasing constitute original creative expression.

Section B: "Before You Go" - Preparation Essentials

Section B1 - Safety Essentials

Identical Bullet Point Structure

Our Original Content:

Tell Someone Where You Are Going, who is going and when you will return. Leave phone numbers of those in your group.
Check the Weather BEFORE You Go. Don't ignore it. Prepare and dress accordingly.
Know Your Skills, limitations and fitness level. Stay safely within your capabilities.
Take a Paper Map and regularly check where you are. Don't rely solely on devices.
Drink Lots of Water - You need at least 3-4 liters of water per day. More when active.

Infringement Analysis: The competitor reproduces our bullet points in the same sequence with identical emphasis patterns (bolded lead-ins), specific phrasing ("Don't ignore it," "3-4 liters"), and instructional tone. This is not generic safety advice—it's our specific creative expression and instructional structure.

Section B2 - Gear Checklist

Copied Equipment List Structure

Our Original Checklist Categories:

MINI Survival Kit - (See T1): ☐ Tiny Survival Kit (TSK-1) ☐ Tiny Survival Guide (TSG-1) ☐ Tiny Survival Card (TSC-1) BASIC - DIY Survival Kit: ☐ Phone ☐ Lighter / Ferro Rod / Fire Kit ☐ Water Bottle / Water Filter [...continues with specific items in specific order]

Infringement Analysis: The infringing product copies our hierarchical checklist structure, checkbox format, category labels ("MINI," "BASIC - DIY"), and the specific sequence of equipment items. The selection, organization, and presentation constitute original creative work.

Section B - Expert Tip

Verbatim Expert Tip

Our Original Expert Tip:

EXPERT TIP: Critical Rule of 3s: When three strange things get your attention or go wrong: Stop what you are doing, Regroup, and Consider a new plan. DON'T ignore 3 anomalies. They might save your life!

Infringement Analysis: This distinctive survival concept and its specific phrasing ("Critical Rule of 3s," "Stop what you are doing, Regroup, and Consider a new plan") is original creative expression developed for our course curriculum. The competitor has copied it word-for-word.

Section E: "STOPA" Survival Mindset Framework

Section E1 - Proprietary STOPA Method

Complete Framework Copied

Our Original STOPA Framework:

S - SIT down. Stay calm. Relax. Take a few deep breaths. Drink some water. You are going to be okay! Now start to collect your thoughts. T - THINK about your situation - What do you have? How can it be used? How do you feel? What do you need? (See E2). Resist fear. Focus on one thing you are thankful for. Stay positive. O - OBSERVE your surroundings: available resources, time of day, weather, threats, advantages and unknowns. P - PLAN based on priorities and what you THINK, OBSERVE and NEED. Keep it simple. Set small, specific goals. A - ACT decisively on your plans. First day is important since your energy will be highest.

Infringement Analysis: STOPA is our proprietary mnemonic framework created specifically for Ultimate Survival Tips training. The competitor has reproduced the acronym, the explanatory structure, and the specific instructional language. This represents substantial copying of our original pedagogical framework.

Section E2 - Rule of Three

Survival Priorities Structure

Our Original "Rule of Three" Presentation:

RULE OF THREE • 3 Minutes - Generally, you can't live for more than three minutes without air / blood flow. • 3 Hours - Generally, you can't live for more than three hours without maintaining your core body temperature. • 3 Days - Generally, you can't live for more than three days without water. • 3 Weeks - Generally, you can't live for more than three weeks without food. • 3 Months - Generally, you can't live for more than three months without human interaction.

Infringement Analysis: While survival priorities are general knowledge, our specific formatting, phrasing structure ("Generally, you can't live for more than..."), and the inclusion of the "3 Months / human interaction" element represent creative expression. The competitor copies this exact structure and wording.

Visual Layout & Design Infringement

Layout Structure

Copied Page Organization

Color-coded section system (similar color scheme)
Letter and number subsection coding (A, B, C... with B1, B2, etc.)
Typography hierarchy (section headers, bold lead-ins, bullet structures)
Page layout including margins, spacing, and text positioning
Icon placement and graphic positioning
Use of checkboxes for equipment lists
Sidebar placement for "Expert Tips" and "Threats"

Infringement Analysis: The visual presentation, organizational structure, and design elements constitute original creative work. The competitor has replicated not just the text content but the entire visual framework we developed.

Additional Copied Sections

Comprehensive Content Copying

The infringement extends throughout the entire product, including:

Section C: "Bug Out or Stay Home" - Complete section structure and detailed explanatory text
Section D: "Warning - Danger Zone" - Emergency scenarios and response instructions
Section F: "Rescue - The Goal" - SOS instructions and rescue signaling methods
Section G: "First Aid - Prevention" - Treatment protocols and medical kit checklists
Section H: "Shelter" - Shelter-building instructions with our rating system (stars for ease, protection, comfort, build time)
Section I: "Fire" - Fire-building methods and our "Law of Three" concept
Section J: "Water" - Water sourcing and purification methods with our specific rating system
Sections K-M: Food procurement (hunting, trapping, fishing, foraging)
Section N: Navigation techniques including our specific compass instructions
Section O: Knot illustrations and instructions
Section P: Self-defense framework (Shout, Show, Shove, Shoot)

⚠ Copyright Declaration

All content shown above is original copyrighted material created exclusively for Ultimate Survival Tips.

Original work first published: 2018 | Copyright Registration: 2018
ASIN B07V216PLR | Brand: Ultimate Survival Tips

The substantial similarity between our original work and the infringing ASINs demonstrates direct copying that goes far beyond coincidental overlap or generic survival information. The copied elements include distinctive phrasing, proprietary frameworks (STOPA), creative instructional sequences, specific organizational structures, and visual design elements.

Good Faith Statement

I, David Polczynski, declare under penalty of perjury that:

I am the owner (or authorized agent for the owner) of the copyrights in the Tiny Survival Guide (ASIN B07V216PLR)
The copyrighted materials include the written content, instructional sequences, proprietary frameworks, organizational structure, and visual design elements documented on this page
The competing products in ASINs B0DSVJ1Z2K, B0F93N1T7J, B0DDXCDH74, and B0F4DNDHNN contain materially identical or substantially similar content that infringes our copyrights
I have a good-faith belief that the use of these copyrighted works in the infringing products is not authorized by us, our agent, or the law
The information provided on this page and in our copyright complaint is accurate
We have purchased the infringing product, conducted detailed comparison analysis, and documented the substantial copying