A sandbox video game that allows players to build, explore, and survive in procedurally generated worlds made of blocks, playable across multiple platforms including mobile devices, computers, and gaming consoles. The platform enables user-generated content, multiplayer servers, and in-game purchases, making privacy and content moderation policies significant for protecting players, particularly minors who comprise a substantial portion of the user base. Policy changes affect how player data is collected and shared, what content is permitted in user-created worlds and servers, and the terms governing digital purchases and account access.

3 Documents
74 All provisions 14 High severity 49 Medium severity 11 Low severity
22 Changes · 12 mo
Jul 10, 2026 Last change

High, provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium, provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low, standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Intellectual Property
28 provisions · 8 high · 19 med
Monetization Rules
22 provisions · 12 high · 9 med
Restricted Content
17 provisions · 15 high · 2 med
Contract Terms
14 provisions · 2 high · 11 med
Acceptable Use
13 provisions · 6 high · 7 med
Disclosure Requirements
9 provisions · 3 high · 6 med
Platform Discretion
9 provisions · 9 high
Account Control
8 provisions · 6 high · 2 med
Policy Changes
5 provisions · 2 high · 3 med
Liability Limitation
5 provisions · 2 high · 3 med
Quick Facts
Data Retention: Specified
Key Governance Provisions
High Maximum 20 units per handcrafted design

The cap applies not only to identical designs but also to substantially similar ones, meaning minor variations that do not materially change the design do not reset the 20-unit limit.

High Maximum five thousand USD annual handcrafted revenue

The cap is measured per calendar year, meaning the limit resets annually but cannot be exceeded within any single calendar year regardless of when sales occur.

High NFT-gating mods for in-game content prohibited

The prohibition extends to indirect NFT checks, meaning technical workarounds that avoid a direct ownership check but achieve the same result are also prohibited.

High Mods must not create play-to-earn functions

The prohibition covers both direct real-world earnings and indirect pathways—such as in-game currency that can later be cashed out—closing a potential workaround.

High Entitlements must not give competitive gameplay advantage

The permission is conditional on two distinct requirements—no ruining of other players' experience and no competitive advantage—meaning entitlements that meet only one condition are still prohibited.

Document Coverage
Platformpolicy Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: Jul 10, 2026 Changes (12 months): 22 Documents monitored: 3 Provisions tracked: 74
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Documents

Minecraft Usage Guidelines

Medium

These guidelines set the rules for how anyone can use Minecraft's name, characters, and gameplay — and Mojang and Microsoft own everything Minecraft-related, including anything you create that's based on …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Platform policy
7 provisions 11 versions captured Version history →

Minecraft End User License Agreement

Medium

This agreement sets the rules for using Minecraft: you can only get the game from sources Minecraft approves, and you cannot make money from Minecraft's content, your Mods, or your …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
10 provisions 4 versions captured Version history →

Minecraft Privacy Statement

Low

This document explains how Minecraft handles your account and personal data. A Microsoft account is required to play all versions of Minecraft, and if you delete your account, you permanently …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
5 provisions 9 versions captured Version history →
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Medium Severity Provisions (47)

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Applicable Regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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COPPA
United States Federal
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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DMCA
United States Federal
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Minecraft documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 3 Minecraft documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Minecraft made in the past year?

Minecraft has made 22 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Minecraft?

ConductAtlas has classified 74 provisions across Minecraft's tracked documents. 14 are rated high severity, 49 medium, and 11 low.

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