Minecraft EULA

When you run a Minecraft server on infrastructure we provide, you and your players remain subject to the official rules that govern Minecraft software and services published by Mojang Studios and Microsoft.

Official Minecraft EULA

The binding licence terms for Minecraft are set by Mojang. You should read and follow the current version of the Minecraft End User Licence Agreement at all times:

Open Mojang's Minecraft EULA (minecraft.net) — opens in new tab

Your responsibilities

• Comply with the Minecraft EULA and any applicable commercial use, server monetisation, and fan-content rules Mojang publishes.
• Ensure that mods, plugins, worlds, and player interactions on servers you operate do not violate Mojang's terms or applicable law.
• Understand that MelonNode provides hosting infrastructure only; we do not grant you a licence to Minecraft and we are not a party to your relationship with Mojang or Microsoft.

Accepting the EULA in the MelonNode panel

When you create a game server through our control panel, you must confirm that you accept the Minecraft EULA. That checkbox records your agreement for our billing and provisioning records. It does not replace your obligation to follow the current text on minecraft.net/eula, which Mojang may update from time to time.

For Docker-based development environments we may set EULA=TRUE (or equivalent) in the server container environment so official server software can start. That flag indicates you have accepted the EULA via the panel; it is not a substitute for reading Mojang's rules.

Java Edition, Bedrock, and server software

Mojang offers different products and programmes (for example Java Edition and Bedrock). The exact licence terms, allowed use, and commercial rules can differ. You must use only server software and versions you are entitled to run, and respect any additional terms for preview or experimental builds. If you are unsure whether your use case is permitted, review Mojang's documentation or seek legal advice — MelonNode cannot interpret Mojang's EULA for you.

Paid ranks, crates, and server monetisation

Many networks sell cosmetics, ranks, or perks. Mojang has published rules about what types of server monetisation are allowed. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your shop, web store, and in-game sales comply with the current EULA and Commercial Usage Guidelines. We may suspend hosting if we receive credible reports of egregious EULA violations or if required to do so by law, without guaranteeing proactive monitoring of your content.

Players, privacy, and your duties as operator

Operating a public or private server often involves processing personal data (for example IP addresses, chat, and Mojang/Microsoft account identifiers exposed by the game). You should provide your own privacy notice or rules to players where required and only collect data you need. Our Privacy Policy explains how MelonNode processes account and hosting data; it does not replace your obligations to your community.

If we receive an abuse or IP report

We may investigate reports relating to illegal content, malware, harassment, or intellectual property infringement connected to servers on our network. Action may include suspension, termination, or cooperation with rights holders or authorities, in line with our Terms of Service. Enforcement of the Minecraft EULA itself is primarily Mojang's role; we do not represent Mojang in disputes between you and your players or between you and Mojang.

Questions

For MelonNode account, billing, or infrastructure questions, contact us via our support channels. For interpretation of Mojang's rules, refer to Mojang's documentation and official support.