Minecraft completely bans the use of its characters, art, and game content in NFTs, crypto tokens, or any blockchain product — no exceptions.
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This clause defines the permitted scope of asset utilization within the Minecraft ecosystem by specifying excluded use cases. It establishes a clear operational boundary around technology integrations the service provider will not accommodate or permit.
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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relate to transactions involving (f) the promotion of hate, violence, racial or other forms of intolerance that is discriminatory or the financial exploitation of a crime... (i) involve offering or receiving payments for the purpose of bribery or corruption.
You must not, and must not allow others to: Facilitate illegal or harmful activity through the End User Services; Cause harm to us or others through the End User Services;
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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.— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft Usage Guidelines
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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This clause defines the permitted scope of asset utilization within the Minecraft ecosystem by specifying excluded use cases. It establishes a clear operational boundary around technology integrations the service provider will not accommodate or permit.
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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