Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive practices by third parties falsely implying Minecraft licensing for NFT products sold to consumers.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this NFT and Blockchain Prohibition clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

NFT and Blockchain Prohibition — Minecraft

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What it is

Minecraft completely bans the use of its characters, art, and game content in NFTs, crypto tokens, or any blockchain product — no exceptions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Any consumer or creator who has purchased or created NFTs incorporating Minecraft assets may be subject to IP enforcement action by Mojang/Microsoft, and such products have no legitimate standing under these guidelines.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This is one of the most explicit NFT bans in the gaming industry and directly affects any creator, developer, or business that has built or plans to build a product combining Minecraft IP with blockchain technology.

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We have no plans to support NFTs or other blockchain technologies in Minecraft, and we will not allow Minecraft assets — including creative works based on Minecraft — to be used in NFTs, cryptocurrencies, or other blockchain technologies.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates IP law under 17 U.S.C. (U.S. Copyright Act), EU Directive 2001/29/EC, and UK CDPA 1988. It also intersects with FTC Act Section 5 to the extent that third-party NFT projects using Minecraft IP may constitute deceptive practices by misrepresenting licensed status. The FTC and DOJ Civil Division hold enforcement authority for IP-adjacent consumer protection violations. 2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive practices by third parties falsely implying Minecraft licensing for NFT products sold to consumers.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Minecraft Usage Guidelines

Entity

Minecraft

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002830

Document ID

CA-D-00119

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/usage-guidelines

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SHA-256

719bcf9b3790614dcd5e3567384dac1d72c6c3bfae1359070511c1fa18f00cb6

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Minecraft | Document: Minecraft Usage Guidelines | Record: CA-P-002830
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:59:35 UTC | SHA-256: 719bcf9b3790614d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-usage-guidelines/nft-and-blockchain-prohibition/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

NFT and Blockchain Prohibition