“Do not do anything or include anything that makes people think that what you are sharing could be interpreted as official or approved by, endorsed by, associated with, supported by, or connected to us”
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The prohibition is based on how content could be interpreted by others, not on intent, meaning even unintentional impressions of association are prohibited.
You must ensure that nothing you do or include could lead people to interpret your content as having any official connection to Minecraft.
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as such disclosure may be required by the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency or other governmental body, subject to the Receiving Party providing to the Disclosing Party reasonable written notice...
"Do not do anything or include anything that makes people think that what you are sharing could be interpreted as official or approved by, endorsed by, associated with, supported by, or connected to usExcerpt from Minecraft's Usage Guidelines
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The prohibition is based on how content could be interpreted by others, not on intent, meaning even unintentional impressions of association are prohibited.
You must ensure that nothing you do or include could lead people to interpret your content as having any official connection to Minecraft.
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