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Uncovered uses require written Mojang permission

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If something isn't covered by these guidelines and we haven't otherwise said it's okay, that probably means we don't want you to do it. In any case if it isn't covered, please don't do it without getting written permission from us.

Excerpt from Minecraft's Usage Guidelines

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Usage Guidelines
Entity
Minecraft
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
April 18, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006648, captured Sept. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-025415
Document ID
CA-D-000119
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-006648)
a8b646561bf311766e12884a85ec1392f34225fd230ff30d98f7cb815629809f
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 18:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-006648 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Usage Guidelines
Record ID: CA-P-025415
Version: CA-V-006648
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:24:16 UTC
SHA-256: a8b646561bf31176…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-usage-guidelines/provision/CA-P-025415/uncovered-uses-require-written-mojang-permission/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Uncovered uses require written Mojang permission clause do?

The clause states: “If something isn't covered by these guidelines and we haven't otherwise said it's okay, that probably means we don't want you to do it. In any case if it isn't covered, please don't do it without getting written permission from us.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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