Minecraft Server Legal Requirements
Updated 2026-03-18
Minecraft Legal Requirements
Mojang/Microsoft EULA
All Minecraft server operators must comply with the Minecraft EULA and Commercial Usage Guidelines.
✅ Allowed
- Charging for server access (cosmetic perks only)
- Selling cosmetic items (hats, particles, titles)
- Accepting donations
- Selling ad space
- Monthly subscriptions (for cosmetics)
❌ NOT Allowed
- Selling gameplay advantages ("pay-to-win")
- Selling items that give combat/gameplay advantages
- Selling in-game currency for non-cosmetic items
- Using Minecraft brand as if affiliated with Mojang
- Distributing Minecraft server files (use official download)
COPPA Compliance
Many Minecraft players are under 13:
- Don't collect personal data from minors
- Have age-appropriate content
- Follow COPPA guidelines if you have a website