“we need all game downloads and updates to come from a source that we authorize.”
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This clause restricts where users may obtain the game and its updates, prohibiting use of unauthorized distribution sources.
Users must only download the game or updates from sources Minecraft has authorized; obtaining them elsewhere is not permitted.
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you will not interfere with a third party's use and enjoyment of the Websites and Platforms
When you choose to transfer or upload the Content...to other platforms or websites operated by a third party, you shall do so in compliance with this Agreement and any terms and conditions of use of such other platform or website.
You may provide links to this Web Site, provided that (a) you do not remove or obscure, by framing or otherwise, any portion of this Web Site, including any advertisements, terms of use, copyright notice, and other notices on this Web Site, (b) you immediately deactivate and discontinue providing li...
"we need all game downloads and updates to come from a source that we authorize.Excerpt from Minecraft's End User License Agreement
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This clause restricts where users may obtain the game and its updates, prohibiting use of unauthorized distribution sources.
Users must only download the game or updates from sources Minecraft has authorized; obtaining them elsewhere is not permitted.
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