The document permits users to create and share fan art, machinima, stories, and other creative works inspired by Minecraft, subject to a prohibition on commercial exploitation of such works.
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This provision establishes a non-commercial license for fan creative works, which affects artists, writers, and filmmakers creating Minecraft-inspired content. Under this clause, sharing fan works publicly is permitted but monetizing them through sales, commissions, or paid platforms is stated to be outside permitted use.
Interpretive note: Fair use and fair dealing doctrines in applicable jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of the non-commercial restriction against certain transformative creative works.
Under this clause, creators may produce and share Minecraft-inspired art, stories, and video content without charge, but may not sell those works or accept payment for their creation. Creators accepting commissions for Minecraft fan art or selling Minecraft-inspired creative works should evaluate this restriction.
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"You can create things inspired by Minecraft such as art, machinima, stories, and other creative works. You can share these with others, but you cannot make money from them.Excerpt from Minecraft's Usage Guidelines
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages copyright law, as the non-commercial restriction flows from Mojang's IP ownership over Minecraft's creative elements.
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This provision establishes a non-commercial license for fan creative works, which affects artists, writers, and filmmakers creating Minecraft-inspired content. Under this clause, sharing fan works publicly is permitted but monetizing them through sales, commissions, or paid platforms is stated to be outside permitted use.
Under this clause, creators may produce and share Minecraft-inspired art, stories, and video content without charge, but may not sell those works or accept payment for their creation. Creators accepting commissions for Minecraft fan art or selling Minecraft-inspired creative works should evaluate this restriction.
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