Minecraft enforceing undisclosed server EULA terms

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Minecraft (developed and published by Mojang Studios) began taking action against mod developers and servers in 2023 for using firearms, which was deemed 'adult' by their EULA. When asked for clarification of the changes made to their EULA, Mojang gave little response, and eventually pointed them to a new EULA which had been changed without either informing consumers about the change or asking for permission to change the contract. This information was available only internally, and was later revealed by whistleblowers, since the documents holding the internal changes to their EULA was held under NDA.

In addition they selectively ignores their own EULA rules on "gambling" (loot boxes and literally gambling)  servers, and even made contract with Nerf to create Minecraft inspired weapons and in game items, but they still refuse to allow weapon mods.[1]

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This issue is part of possible Class Action Lawsuit (CAL) which also deals with Minecraft account migration and other problems like overlooked gambling in minecraft. And is funded by go fund me campain. More details can be found in https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l3fxs_pZBTdWu7q_iiRKwQdhkEKp8zkuw0O3KBVWC-I/edit?tab=t.0.

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- Google Form (US based form provider, data stored in the US with questionable protections / privacy): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6eKtgsS5HbTHjADrWHACUCNt5aQmbgc738xi3aTwsARUl5w/viewform

- Formbricks (EU based form provider, data is stored in EU jurisdiction with adequate protections): https://app.formbricks.com/s/cmdw6100889yczv017dxhtprc

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See also

• Mojang
• Minecraft account migration
• Minecraft post-purchase ownership rights changes
• Minecraft Beta pre-1.8's lack of authentication
  

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5RvoPQZQeM - Detailed video about mods and EULA CAL.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_UF_4gZclI - Second video about response and additional points to CAL.

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