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Minecraft End User License Agreement (EULA)

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FIRST SEEN 2026-08-11 · VERSION 20260811_rev01 · FIRST CAPTURED VERSION

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This is the first full capture of the Minecraft EULA in our records — the previous stored version was empty, so the whole document shows up as "new" rather than as an edit to specific terms. Nothing here is a fresh takeaway of rights compared to a real earlier version; what follows is a read of the terms that are now on record. The notable ones for players: Mojang/Microsoft can change the EULA and the Usage Guidelines (the guidelines with no notice at all), can suspend or permanently ban accounts, disclaim responsibility for anything other players put on Realms and for mods that break after an update, and route Realms cancellations to whatever store you bought through. Legacy Mojang account holders must migrate to a Microsoft account to keep playing. On the positive side, the EULA is explicit that your original creations stay yours, mods you write from scratch belong to you, and there is an appeals path for enforcement actions.

Changes that may affect you

Terms can change, and fan-content permissions can vanish without warningMATERIAL
UNILATERAL CHANGES

Minecraft can revise the EULA, and the new version binds you the next time you play — there's no way to keep the old deal and keep playing. The EULA does promise notice before changes take effect. The weaker piece is the separate Usage Guidelines, which cover things like YouTube videos and fan projects: those permissions can be withdrawn at any time with no notice at all, so a project you built around them could become off-limits overnight.

“The Minecraft Usage Guidelines often change, and we have the right to withdraw the permissions given in them at any time without notice.”

What you can do — If you run a Minecraft YouTube channel, server, or fan project, re-check the Minecraft Usage Guidelines at aka.ms/MCUsageGuidelines every few months and keep a dated copy of the version you relied on.

Broad power to ban accounts and delete contentMATERIAL
TERMINATION

They can suspend or permanently ban you for breaking the community standards or the EULA, remove or block access to your Realm, and take down content at their discretion. A ban can cost you access to games and worlds you paid for, and the EULA doesn't promise any refund. The real limit here is that there's a published moderation policy and a stated appeals process.

“We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban anyone who violates these Community Standards or this EULA.”

What you can do — Back up your single-player and Realms worlds locally so a suspension doesn't take your builds with it, and use the appeals link at minecraft.net/community-standards if you're enforced against.

They disclaim responsibility for other players' content and for broken modsMATERIAL
LIABILITY LIMITS

For anything other players post on Realms, they say they don't monitor it and disclaim all liability for it, to the extent the law allows. Separately, if a game update breaks your mods, that's your problem — the suggested fix is to roll back to an older version. So if you're harmed by another player's content or lose a modded setup, your options against Mojang and Microsoft are limited.

“we are not responsible for (and, subject to and to the extent allowed by applicable law, we make no warranty or representation in relation to and disclaim all liability for) all user content”

What you can do — Report harmful player content through the in-game and Xbox reporting tools rather than expecting Mojang to catch it on its own.

Realms refunds depend on whichever store you bought fromMINOR
BILLING & RENEWAL

Realms is a subscription that starts the moment your Realm is ready to use, and this EULA doesn't set any refund window of its own. If you want to cancel, the rules come from Microsoft Store, PlayStation, Nintendo, Google Play, Apple, or Steam — and those rules vary a lot, especially once a service has already started.

“If you decide to cancel your Realm after you have already purchased it, your cancellation will be subject to the applicable store or platform rules.”

What you can do — Before subscribing, check the refund and cancellation policy for the specific store you're buying through, and cancel there rather than through Minecraft if you decide to stop.

Old Mojang account holders must migrate or lose accessMINOR
USER OBLIGATIONS

If your account predates the Microsoft era, you have to convert it to a Microsoft account to keep playing. That means creating a Microsoft account and accepting the Microsoft Services Agreement on top of this EULA, whether or not you wanted a Microsoft account.

“you must migrate to a Microsoft Account in order to keep using the Services”

What you can do — If you still have a legacy Mojang account, migrate it now so you don't get locked out; the archived old terms are at aka.ms/archivedterms.

You can't make money from Minecraft content, mods, or your RealmMINOR
USER OBLIGATIONS

You may not distribute, commercialize, or profit from anything Mojang made, may not sell mods you write, and may not charge others for access to your Realm or take any financial benefit from letting people play on it. Selling or transferring Realm access is out entirely.

“sell, lease, rent, transfer, give away, or otherwise deal in access to your Realm or receive financial, commercial or other benefits for letting other people play on your Realm.”

What you can do — If you're planning a paid server, donation perks, or a paid mod, read the Minecraft Usage Guidelines first and get written permission before charging anyone.

Suggestions you send are free for them to useMINOR
OTHER

Any idea you share becomes something they can use, ignore, or ship without paying you. The only way around it is to say up front that you want to be paid and get a written invitation back before you describe the idea.

“If you think you have a suggestion that we would be willing to pay you for, please do not tell us your suggestion unless you have first told us you want to be paid **and** we have responded in writing by asking you to submit the suggestion.”

What you can do — Don't send a commercially valuable idea through normal feedback channels — ask about payment in writing first and wait for a written reply.

Changelog

  1. + ADDEDWhole EULA captured for the first time

    Our records had no previous text for this document, so every section appears as added. Treat this as a starting point, not as Minecraft rewriting its rules.

    ## **Minecraft End(er)-User License Agreement ("EULA")**

  2. + ADDEDThe EULA works together with the Microsoft Services Agreement

    Buying, downloading, or using anything Minecraft means you accept both this EULA and Microsoft's separate services agreement. The Minecraft Shop and Minecraft Education run on their own separate terms instead.

    This Minecraft EULA and the [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement), together, apply to all Minecraft services.

  3. + ADDEDTerms can be updated and take effect the next time you play

    Minecraft can revise the terms, and the new version applies as soon as you next use the service. A later section promises notice before changes take effect, posted on the website or by other reasonable means.

    we may update these terms and conditions, which will be effective the next time you use our Services

  4. + ADDEDUsage Guidelines permissions can be pulled at any time, with no notice

    The extra permissions for videos, screenshots, and fan projects live in a separate Usage Guidelines document that can change or be withdrawn without warning.

    The Minecraft Usage Guidelines often change, and we have the right to withdraw the permissions given in them at any time without notice.

  5. + ADDEDYour content stays yours; their blocks stay theirs

    Original builds and worlds you make belong to you. Copies or near-copies of Minecraft's own assets, like a block texture, belong to Mojang.

    We don't own the original stuff that you create.

  6. + ADDEDMods you write are yours, but you can't sell them or share modded game builds

    Mods made from scratch belong to their creator, as long as you don't charge for them and don't hand out modified versions of the game itself.

    as long as you don't sell them for money / try to make money from them

  7. + ADDEDNo responsibility if a game update breaks your mods

    If a patch makes your mods stop working, that's on you — the suggested fix is to run an older version.

    When we update our games, some changes might not work well with other software, such as Mods. This is unfortunate, but it is something we don't take responsibility for.

  8. + ADDEDCommunity standards, with bans and an appeals path

    Hate speech, harassment, extremist content, sexual solicitation, fraud, and threats can get you suspended or permanently banned. There is a documented way to report players and to appeal an enforcement action.

    We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban anyone who violates these Community Standards or this EULA.

  9. + ADDEDRealms: a subscription, with cancellation handled by your store

    Realms is a paid add-on that starts as soon as the Realm is ready. If you want out, the refund and cancellation rules come from whichever store or platform you bought it on, not from Minecraft.

    If you decide to cancel your Realm after you have already purchased it, your cancellation will be subject to the applicable store or platform rules.

  10. + ADDEDNo liability for what other players post on Realms

    Minecraft says it can't monitor everything in player worlds and disclaims responsibility for user content, while still reserving the power to remove content or suspend a Realm.

    we are not responsible for (and, subject to and to the extent allowed by applicable law, we make no warranty or representation in relation to and disclaim all liability for) all user content

  11. + ADDEDOld Mojang accounts must move to Microsoft accounts

    If you signed up with a Mojang account years ago, you have to migrate to a Microsoft account or lose access. The old terms are archived online.

    you must migrate to a Microsoft Account in order to keep using the Services

  12. + ADDEDPrivacy runs through Microsoft, except the merch shop

    The Microsoft Privacy Statement covers all Minecraft services. The Minecraft Shop is run by an outside company, Snow Commerce, under its own terms.

    Minecraft Shop is managed by our friends at Snow Commerce, who are not part of us or Microsoft.

  13. + ADDEDIdeas you send in are free for them to use

    Any suggestion you send is unpaid and they owe you nothing for using it, unless you asked for payment first and got a written yes.

    that suggestion is made for free and we have no obligation to accept or consider it

  14. + ADDEDCompany details and local entities listed

    Contact details for Mojang AB in Sweden, Microsoft in Redmond, and the Brazilian Microsoft entity.

    Organization number: 556819-2388

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1## **Minecraft End(er)-User License Agreement ("EULA")**
2
3## **SUMMARY**
4
5This EULA is a legal agreement between you and us (Mojang AB and Microsoft Corporation, or, if applicable, one of its local affiliates listed in the Company Information section below). You should read the whole thing but here is a quick summary of some important points to help guide you - the full terms and conditions still apply though.
6
7- This Minecraft EULA and the [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement), together, apply to all Minecraft services.
8- Your content is yours, but please share it responsibly and safely.
9- Our community standards help us build a community that is open and safe for everyone.
10- You may develop tools, plug-ins and services as long as they do not seem official or approved by us, such as by using our logos.
11- Do not distribute or make commercial use of anything we've made without our permission.
12- We are trying to be open, honest and trusting with the hope that you hold us in the same regard.
13
14This EULA applies to all Minecraft websites, software, experiences, and services ("Services"), except for the [Minecraft Shop](https://shop.minecraft.net/) and [Minecraft Education](https://education.minecraft.net/), each of which have their own separate terms.
15
16## **Introduction**
17
18If you buy, download, or use any of our Services, or if you click to accept this EULA, that means you agree to this Minecraft EULA and the [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement), so please read through them carefully. If you are a minor and you are having trouble understanding these terms and conditions, please ask your parent or legal guardian to explain them, especially as your parent or legal guardian is responsible for the creation of your Microsoft account and the acceptance all terms on your behalf. Remember to check here and the [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement) once in a while as we may update these terms and conditions, which will be effective the next time you use our Services.
19
20## **ACCOUNT Terms**
21
22For the Microsoft platforms (including our website, Microsoft Store and Xbox), we use Microsoft accounts for our games and a Microsoft account is required to purchase our games or a Minecraft Realms subscription through our website, the Microsoft Store, or Xbox. The [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement) has all the terms that apply to your Microsoft account.
23
24If you purchased our games through a platform that does not require a Microsoft account, such as Sony PlayStation, Nintendo, Apple iOS, Google Play, or Steam, please view those platform's terms as those will apply to your purchase. The [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement) may still apply to the extent you use a Microsoft account in connection with our Services (such as cross-platform play and Minecraft Realms).
25
26An exception here is Minecraft Education. Minecraft Education is provided through the group agreement in place with the school or organization that purchased Minecraft Education for your use, so please view your group's terms for your legal agreement.
27
28Another exception is the [Minecraft Shop](https://shop.minecraft.net/). Minecraft Shop is managed by our friends at Snow Commerce, who are not part of us or Microsoft. Please review their terms and conditions, as they apply to your Minecraft Shop purchases.
29
30If you originally signed up for a Mojang Account in the past, you must migrate to a Microsoft Account in order to keep using the Services. You can find the legacy Mojang Account terms archived here: [Mojang account terms](http://aka.ms/archivedterms).
31
32## **what you can and can't do with Minecraft software and content**
33
34When you buy our games, that means you can download, install, and play them. For the server version of Minecraft: Java Edition, you can install it on a server and host online play.
35
36However, you must not distribute anything we've made unless we specifically agree to it. By "distribute anything we've made" what we mean is:
37
38- give copies of our game software or content to anyone else;
39- make commercial use of anything we've made;
40- try to make money from anything we've made; or
41- let other people get access to anything we've made in a way that is unfair or unreasonable.
42
43And so that we are crystal clear, "the game" or "what we have made" includes, but is not limited to, the Services, plus any other games we might publish in the future. It also includes updates, patches, downloadable or Marketplace content, add-ons, or modified versions of a game, part of those things, merchandise, audio-visual content, or anything else we've made.
44
45Otherwise we are quite relaxed about what you do - in fact we really encourage you to do cool stuff - but just don't do those things that we say you can't. We've put together detailed [Minecraft Usage Guidelines](http://aka.ms/MCUsageGuidelines) as to how you can or cannot do things using what we've made, including screenshots and recorded videos of our games. These Minecraft Usage Guidelines are extra permissions that we give to the community to encourage creativity and community, but we reserve the right to change them or withdraw permissions, especially if we see people exploiting or abusing these permissions. The Minecraft Usage Guidelines often change, and we have the right to withdraw the permissions given in them at any time without notice.
46
47## **USING mods**
48
49If you've bought Minecraft: Java Edition, you may play around with it and modify it by adding modifications, tools, or plugins, which we will refer to collectively as "Mods." By "Mods," we mean something original that you or someone else created that doesn't contain a substantial part of our copyrightable code or content. When you combine your Mod with Minecraft: Java Edition, we will call that combination a "Modded Version" of the game. We have the final say on what constitutes a Mod and what doesn't. You may not distribute any Modded Versions of our game or software, and we'd appreciate it if you didn't use Mods for griefing. Basically, Mods are okay to distribute; hacked versions or Modded Versions of the game client or server software are not okay to distribute.
50
51Any Mods you create for Minecraft: Java Edition from scratch belong to you (including pre-run Mods and in-memory Mods) and you can do whatever you want with them, as long as you don't sell them for money / try to make money from them and so long as you don't distribute Modded Versions of the game. Remember that a Mod means something that is your original work and that does not contain a substantial part of our code or content. You only own what you created; you do not own our code or content.
52
53When we update our games, some changes might not work well with other software, such as Mods. This is unfortunate, but it is something we don't take responsibility for. If that is the case, try running an older version.
54
55In order to ensure the integrity of our games, we need all game downloads and updates to come from a source that we authorize. It's also important for us that 3rd party tools/services don't seem "official" as we can't guarantee their quality. It's part of the responsibility we have to the customers of Minecraft. Make sure that you read through our [Minecraft Usage Guidelines](http://aka.ms/MCUsageGuidelines) too, as we may takedown Mods or other software that violate our Minecraft Usage Guidelines.
56
57## **CONTENT**
58
59The [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://www.microsoft.com/servicesagreement) says "Your Content remains Your Content", and that applies to Minecraft. We don't own the original stuff that you create. We will however own things that are copies (or substantial copies) or derivatives of our property and creations - but if you create original things, they aren't ours. So, as an example:
60
61- a single Minecraft block (including its textures and its "look and feel") - we own that;
62- your creation of a Gothic Cathedral with a rollercoaster running through it - we don't own that.
63
64## **ONLINE SAFETY**
65
66**Please watch out if you are talking to people in our games. It is hard for either you or us to know for sure that what people say is true, or even if people are really who they say they are. You should think twice about giving out information about yourself.**
67
68We have [helpful resources](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/DigitalSafety/resources) that can help you be safe on the Internet.
69
70## **COMMUNITY STANDARDS FOR MINECRAFT**
71
72As an Xbox Game Studio, Mojang Studios affirms the [Xbox Community Standards](https://www.xbox.com/legal/community-standards) and all Minecraft players held responsible to those standards to participate in the Minecraft community. These Community Standards for Minecraft is a supplement to the Xbox Community Standards and is a statement of our values to keep the Minecraft community safe and fun for everyone.
73
74## **Our Values**
75
76The spirit of inclusion lives in our values, which are key to sustaining a vibrant and welcoming community.
77
781. Minecraft is for everyone
792. Diversity powers our community
803. Playing with others should be safe and inclusive
814. Hate has no place here
82
83## **Minecraft is for everyone, and diversity powers our community**
84
85- Minecraft is available in countries all over the world, and it's important that our platform feels safe and inclusive for people of all backgrounds.
86- Every player in the Minecraft community deserves a place to be their authentic selves and to build, craft, create, and express themselves in an environment that is inclusive to all. We aspire to be a community where Minecraft can be enjoyed by all.
87- The Minecraft community is yours but it's everyone else's too. When you express your opinions, please do so politely and respectfully. Don't blow up like a creeper!
88
89## **Playing with others should be safe and inclusive, and hate has no place here**
90
91- To keep the Minecraft community welcoming and inclusive for everyone, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards hate speech, terrorist or violent extremist content, bullying, harassing, sexual solicitation, fraud, or threatening others.
92- The mods, skins, builds, realms, packs, and other content you craft with Minecraft can be a great way to show off what's meaningful to you and to express your creativity. However, content that portrays hate or extreme bias or encourages illegal activity is not permitted.
93- Fraud is any attempt to use deceit or misrepresentation for personal or financial gain. When someone commits fraud, they circumvent the processes that keep things fair and financially secure for everyone.
94
95The world of Minecraft is built by players, for players. Whether you're building the grandest of castles in Creative mode or working to take down the Ender Dragon in Survival mode, player safety is a priority for Mojang to ensure everyone feels safe while contributing in their own way.
96
97We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban anyone who violates these Community Standards or this EULA. Learn more about our [moderation policies](https://www.minecraft.net/community-standards), how to report a player, and how to appeal an active enforcement action on your account.
98
99## **REALMS**
100
101Minecraft Realms ("Realms") is our online service that allows people to play with others on dedicated servers that are hosted by us. Realms is not included with your purchase of Minecraft; it is an add-on to the game. We make Realms available only on accounts, devices, platforms and versions of Minecraft that are compatible with the Service. A Microsoft Account with Xbox Live profile is required; some countries may have restrictions on who and how a Microsoft Account can provision an Xbox Live profile.
102
103Realms is a subscription service and the cost is as detailed on the applicable purchase pages and / or platform at the time of purchase, or the purchase price of the redeemable card or gift code. The terms and conditions of the applicable purchase pages, platform, redeemable card and / or gift code shall also apply in respect of the purchase of Realms. Realms is a service that commences as soon as your Realm is available for use. If you decide to cancel your Realm after you have already purchased it, your cancellation will be subject to the applicable store or platform rules.
104
105When you get your Realm you will get access to a dedicated Realm, on which you can play Minecraft by yourself or you can invite several other people to play Minecraft with you (the number depends on which version of Realms you get). However you **cannot** do the following:
106
107- sell, lease, rent, transfer, give away, or otherwise deal in access to your Realm or receive financial, commercial or other benefits for letting other people play on your Realm.
108
109As we mentioned in the Content section, your Content (e.g., the worlds that you create) remains yours. However, we retain ownership of our Minecraft intellectual property, which includes the game itself (including its content like the textures of our blocks and our character skins) and our Services, and derivatives of each. When you pay for the use of Realms, you are not buying ownership of the physical server hardware supporting your Realm - you are buying a permission to use Realms in accordance with this EULA. The only permissions you have in connection with Realms are those set out in this EULA - and the specific statutory exceptions or rights (including so called fair use or fair dealing rights) that you are otherwise entitled to by law, but they will generally apply to your Content and not Realms itself.
110
111Some versions of Realms may allow you to back-up the data from your Realm, in which case you may be able to download the data to your device and use it with your own (legitimate) version of Minecraft.
112
113Because we provide users with the freedom to create their own worlds within their Realms, and its technically impossible for us to monitor every bit of user content in our Realms, please note that:
114
115- the views expressed in any user content are the views of the individual authors or creators and not us or anyone connected with us unless we specify otherwise;
116- we are not responsible for (and, subject to and to the extent allowed by applicable law, we make no warranty or representation in relation to and disclaim all liability for) all user content including any comments, views or remarks expressed in it;
117- by using Minecraft Realms you acknowledge that we have no responsibility to monitor or review the content of any user content and that all user content is made available on the basis that we are not required to and do not exercise any control or judgment over it;
118- when you communicate with other players, do not ask people you haven't met in real life to meet up with you in real life.
119
120HOWEVER, we may remove, reject or suspend access to any user content and remove or suspend your ability to post, make available or access user content - including removing or suspending access to your Realm or other Realms if we consider it is appropriate to do so, such as because you have breached these terms or we receive a complaint that we believe warrants such action. We will also act expeditiously to remove or disable access to user content and Realms if and when we have actual knowledge of it being unlawful.
121
122## **privacy**
123
124The [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/) applies to all Minecraft Services. The sole exception is the [Minecraft Shop](https://shop.minecraft.net/), which is managed by our friends at Snow Commerce, who are not part of us or Microsoft. Please review their terms and conditions, as their terms will apply to your usage of the Minecraft Shop.
125
126## **GENERAL STUFF**
127
128Your local law may give you rights that this EULA cannot change; if so, this EULA applies as far as the law allows.
129
130We may change this EULA from time to time, if we have reason to, such as changes to our games, our practices, or our legal obligation. But those changes will be effective only to the extent that they can legally apply. In that case we'll inform you of the change before it takes effect, either by posting a notice on our website or by other reasonable means. We're not going to be unfair about this though - but sometimes the law changes or someone does something that affects other users of the game and we therefore need to put a lid on it.
131
132If you come to us with a suggestion for Minecraft, that suggestion is made for free and we have no obligation to accept or consider it. This means we can use or not use your suggestion in any way we want and we don't have to pay you for it. If you think you have a suggestion that we would be willing to pay you for, please do not tell us your suggestion unless you have first told us you want to be paid **and** we have responded in writing by asking you to submit the suggestion.
133
134If you want to notify us that you believe someone is infringing your intellectual property on our Services, please [submit your notice](https://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyrtInfrg.aspx). If appropriate, we may terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. We reserve the right to take down any content in our discretion.
135
136## COMPANY INFORMATION
137
138Mojang AB
139Söder Mälarstrand 43
140SE-11825, Stockholm
141Sweden
142Organization number: 556819-2388
143
144Microsoft Corporation
145One Microsoft Way
146Redmond, WA 98052-6399, U.S.A
147
148For users in Brazil:
149Microsoft do Brasil Importação e Comércio de Software e Video Games Ltda.
150Avenida Nações Unidas, 12901
151City of Sao Pãulo, State of Sao Pãulo, 04578-000, Brazil