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Game downloads must come from authorized sources

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause restricts where users may obtain the game and its updates, prohibiting use of unauthorized distribution sources.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users must only download the game or updates from sources Minecraft has authorized; obtaining them elsewhere is not permitted.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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we need all game downloads and updates to come from a source that we authorize.

— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft End User License Agreement

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft End User License Agreement
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-024810
Document ID
CA-D-00118
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/eula
Wayback Machine
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Content hash (SHA-256)
a131f414ffd4528cfb40fe67d7f77b310779f359cc462093bc9bb859c2d7d1c8
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 15:42 UTC
Methodology
summarize_document-v8
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft End User License Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-024810
Captured: 2026-05-10 15:42:22 UTC
SHA-256: a131f414ffd4528c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-end-user-license-agreement/provision/CA-P-024810/game-downloads-must-come-from-authorized-sources/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Classification
Severity
High
Categories
Acceptable use

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Game downloads must come from authorized sources clause do?

This clause restricts where users may obtain the game and its updates, prohibiting use of unauthorized distribution sources.

How does this clause affect you?

Users must only download the game or updates from sources Minecraft has authorized; obtaining them elsewhere is not permitted.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 283 platforms. See the full comparison.

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