Minecraft
- The documents do not say whether your data trains AI.
- The documents do not say whether your data is used for ads.
- The documents do not say whether your data is sold or shared.
- The documents do not say who can read your content.
You keep your original builds; they can ban you, change rules with notice, and Realms follow store cancel rules.
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Collected
These papers do not say what personal data Minecraft collects.
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Terms of service
“The Microsoft Privacy Statement applies to all Minecraft Services. The sole exception is the Minecraft Shop, which is managed by our friends at Snow Commerce”
Training
Your original worlds stay yours; they own the game and copies of their content.
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“The Microsoft Services Agreement says “Your Content remains Your Content”, and that applies to Minecraft. We don't own the original stuff that you create.”
Sharing
They do not spell out who else sees your data in this EULA.
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“The Microsoft Privacy Statement applies to all Minecraft Services. The sole exception is the Minecraft Shop, which is managed by our friends at Snow Commerce”
Kept
The documents do not say how long they keep your data.
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“Some versions of Realms may allow you to back-up the data from your Realm, in which case you may be able to download the data to your device”
Controls
Parents must accept terms for minors; you can report players and appeal bans.
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“If you are a minor and you are having trouble understanding these terms and conditions, please ask your parent or legal guardian to explain them, especially as your parent or legal guardian is responsible”
Fine print
They may change the EULA with notice; Realms cancel rules follow the store.
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“In that case we'll inform you of the change before it takes effect, either by posting a notice on our website or by other reasonable means.”
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What you can turn off
The controls and opt-outs their own documents describe, and where they say to find them.
Read the Microsoft Privacy Statement they point to
Referenced in the privacy section of this EULA (not included here)
Have a parent accept terms if you are a minor
ACCOUNT Terms / Introduction of the Minecraft EULA
Cancel Realms through the store you used
The store or platform rules that applied at purchase
Learn how to report a player or appeal a ban
Community Standards section: they point to moderation, report, and appeal info
If a switch is not where they say, the deletion request above still applies.
Line by line
The lines that matter most, worst first.
They can kick you off or ban you forever if they think you broke the rules.
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“We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban anyone who violates these Community Standards or this EULA.”
For example, if they decide a skin or chat message is hate speech, they can ban your account.
Extra permissions for videos, screenshots, and community use can be taken away with no warning.
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“The Minecraft Usage Guidelines often change, and we have the right to withdraw the permissions given in them at any time without notice.”
For example, a video style they allowed last month could be banned tomorrow with no heads-up.
If you send them an idea, they can use it without paying you.
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“If you come to us with a suggestion for Minecraft, that suggestion is made for free and we have no obligation to accept or consider it.”
For example, if you email a new mob idea, they can add it to the game and owe you nothing.
They say they are not on the hook for what players put in Realms.
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“we are not responsible for (and, subject to and to the extent allowed by applicable law, we make or representation in relation to and disclaim all for) all user content”
For example, if someone posts something harmful on a Realm, they say that is not their responsibility.
Refunds and canceling Realms follow Microsoft Store, console, or other shop rules, not this page.
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“If you decide to cancel your Realm after you have already purchased it, your cancellation will be subject to the applicable store or platform rules.”
For example, you might not get money back if the store says all sales are final.
They also say updates can apply the next time you play, so you are expected to re-read the page.
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“Remember to check here and the Microsoft Services Agreement once in a while as we may update these terms and conditions, which will be effective the next time you use our Services.”
For example, a new rule could apply as soon as you launch the game after they post it.
Builds and original creations you make are yours, not Mojang’s.
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“The Microsoft Services Agreement says “Your Content remains Your Content”, and that applies to Minecraft. We don't own the original stuff that you create.”
For example, a cathedral you built in Creative is still your creation.
Original Java mods are yours, but you cannot sell them for money or ship a full modded game client.
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“Any Mods you create for Minecraft: Java Edition from scratch belong to you (including pre-run Mods and in-memory Mods) and you can do whatever you want with them, as long as you don't sell them for money”
For example, you can share a free redstone tool mod, but not charge for it.
Kids are expected to have a parent make the account and agree to the rules.
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“your parent or legal guardian is responsible for the creation of your Microsoft account and the acceptance all terms on your behalf.”
For example, a parent must set up the Microsoft account before a child can play on those platforms.
They say they will tell you before EULA changes go live, at least by a website notice.
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“In that case we'll inform you of the change before it takes effect, either by posting a notice on our website or by other reasonable means.”
For example, they might post a banner on mojang.com before new rules apply.
Words to know
Legal words from the lines above, in plain English.
- warranty
- A promise that a product will work as described; most apps say they make no such promise at all. For example, if a paid feature never works on your phone, a no-warranty clause says that is your problem.
- limitation of liability
- A cap on what the company will ever pay you if something goes wrong, often only what you paid in the last year. For example, if a leak of your data costs you thousands, the most you may get back is a month's subscription fee.
- sell or share
- Under California law, selling means passing your data to others for money or other value; sharing means passing it on for targeted ads. For example, letting an ad network use your browsing history in return for ad space counts as a sale.
How we got here · grade F · score 25/100 · 15 of 15 policy answers backed by a verified quote · 9 not stated
What does the app collect beyond what it needs to work?
Not stated in the documents.
Does it record your voice, face or body, and what happens to that?
Not stated in the documents.
Are your chats and uploads used to train AI models, and is that off by default?
Not stated in the documents.
Can employees or contractors read your conversations, and when?
Not stated in the documents.
Are you profiled or tracked for advertising?
Not stated in the documents.
Do they sell or share your data, and can you opt out?
Not stated in the documents.
What rights do they take over what you type and what the AI makes?
They say your original content stays yours. They still own the game, blocks, and copies of their property. Suggestions you send can be used for free.
How long do they keep your data after you delete it, and can you delete it in the app?
Not stated in the documents.
Does it build a lasting memory or profile of you, and can you see, edit or turn it off?
Not stated in the documents.
Do they commit to basic security, and have they leaked data?
Not stated in the documents.
Is there a real age gate, and are teens protected?
They tell minors to have a parent explain and accept the terms and create the Microsoft account. No specific age number or age-check method is given.
Will they tell you when the rules change, and is the policy specific?
The EULA has no date. They say they will inform you before changes take effect, and also that updates apply the next time you use the services.
Can they close your account without warning, and can you get your data out first?
They reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban anyone who violates the community standards or this EULA. They do not promise notice or a data export first.
If something goes wrong, who pays?
For Realms they disclaim warranty and liability for user content, as far as the law allows. They also say they are not responsible if updates break mods.
Do subscriptions renew on their own, and can you get a refund?
Realms is a paid subscription. Canceling after purchase follows the store or platform rules, which are not spelled out here.
The terms are 2,827 words at a fairly hard level.
