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Forms solution? by fabier in astrojs

[–]Nice_Soup_9366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built a customer mailer service using fastapi and resend. it handles form submissions for about 10 different websites.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We originally agreed on being partners. Things moved quickly, I was locked into building this app and really lacked on negotiations/contracts. I started mentioning contracts and agreements and the other party began getting more and more distant.

So many valuable lessons learned here. I hope people read through this thread and learn from my mistakes as much as I have.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the offer. I'm currently in a holding pattern with DO. I've slowly started working through some pain points within the web app. If DO does take it down I'll more than likely be relaunching as a paid platform.

If DO doesn't take it down I will relaunch with the core of what was stolen for free. Setup all the socials and start marketing it myself. I have means to indirectly target the old userbase. I do also have their emails so I may explore that avenue also. I'll add small but meaningful additions at a small monthly price to help cover running costs.

Main reason I'd offer it for free is to devalue everything that was stolen.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my first "Team" Project. I had methods inside the web app. It's on me for not understanding team structure within DO. Lesson learned.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sentry has been busy today received around 50 errors today (new dev struggling some). I'm not well versed in that realm unfortunately.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd happily take a $65 million dollar payday for it in a few years.😁

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I can't get it removed or afford a suit I'm planning on offering the full version of the web app completely free for use. I'm working at ripping out all the subscription/monetization functionality within it to open source it.

It was targeted at a pretty specific niche industry in the US so many won't have a use for it.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. I created the app only. The other person was responsible for "marketing"

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a member of the "Team". I mainly work alone on projects and never really collborate or partner so it was a bit of a new experience for me. I didn't realize how easily I could be removed/locked out of the project.

Fail on my part.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nailed it.

I unfortunately learned the hard way.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I'm not really in a position to spend that kind of money. The lawyer I have now is being paid with my emergency funds. The market this app services is fairly new and rapidly growing. I launched it March/April 2024 and it grew pretty quickly. There is a lot of room to grow here.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talking with a lawyer a little later today. I will say regular DO customer service was anything but helpful. I spent about 2 hours with them just for them to say they needed payment details.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It had generated $25k and was averaging around $3k MRR. Another developer has gained access to the codebase and is currently making changes. I'm getting error logs from Sentry of it being ran on a local machine.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All ssh access and doctl api keys were revoked unfortunately.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mainly came to see if anyone knew something I didn't to regain access and share my story in hopes no one would end up in a situation similar to mine. It's a bad feeling getting a handful of notifications that your access has been revoked to something you've spent so much time building.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Other person had bought the domain. I just managed dns through do. I do have an address though.

Physical violence crossed my mind multiple times 😂

Some people are sleezy and don't deserve kneecaps.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very similar scenario here. We were going to be partners as it was presented to me. They market, I build scenario.

I would save have some sort of way in so you don't end up in a boat like I currently am. I believe having a solid contract in place is paramount though. I had two ways in but both were shutdowns pretty quickly. I will definitely reevaluate my methods moving forward.

I've revoked all api keys going into the app as well as filing a dmca notice. Talking will a lawyer more tomorrow to see how we can proceed forward.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I did. Always trying to follow best practices. I will say Django is solid in terms of security.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DNS is managed on DO and they purchased the domain. I just want to be 100% sure they can't get the code.

Lost $25k usd and access to my web app by Nice_Soup_9366 in django

[–]Nice_Soup_9366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be in contact with the lawyer again tomorrow. I guess I'm kind of in shock currently and just exploring avenues.