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Server access not gated on out-of-game content ownership

High severity Explicit document language Common · 265 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1897 other provisions on other platforms.

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Mailchimp Medium

Set up multiple accounts for any person or entity in order to send similar content, unless you're part of a franchise or agency.

Instacart Medium

Keep your access credentials secure and notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized use.

Roblox Medium

If you use your Roblox ID to sign in to a non-Roblox website or service, and later delete your Roblox account, you may lose access to that website or service.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Can't be limited to or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a player owning or having access to out-of-game content, products, or services

Excerpt from Minecraft's Usage Guidelines

Applicable regulations

COPPA
United States Federal
CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Usage Guidelines
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-025347
Document ID
CA-D-00119
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5e8b017eedb8b7b023b00d0a87e3cefa11f56cf0639d1270bb0ec0efe3aed3c6
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 18:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Usage Guidelines
Record ID: CA-P-025347
Captured: 2026-05-20 18:46:29 UTC
SHA-256: 5e8b017eedb8b7b0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-usage-guidelines/provision/CA-P-025347/server-access-not-gated-on-out-of-game-content-ownership/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Server access not gated on out-of-game content ownership clause do?

The clause states: “Can't be limited to or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a player owning or having access to out-of-game content, products, or services”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 265 platforms. See the full comparison.

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