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If you’re new to hosting a Minecraft server, you should probably become familiar with what the EULA and CUG are. In short, they are a set of principles that Mojang expects your server to follow at all times if you want to avoid being blacklisted at the authentication server level. These policies can change at any time, and more often than not, are not published on Mojang’s official channels (e.g., Twitter).

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Changes

The following additional changes, effective since August 2, 2023, will affect the largest number of servers since the major enforcement actions in 2014.
  • All servers are now required to be suitable for all ages.
  • All servers are now required to disclose their non-affiliation with Mojang and/or Microsoft.
  • All servers are now required to implement their own ToS before a player is allowed to play.
  • All players are now required to check the EULA on their own, as they will not be notified of changes.
  • Non-commercial blogs, servers, community forums, fan sites, fan clubs, newsgroups, events, and gatherings are now considered commercial and must follow the CUG, even if they do not generate revenue.
  • Mojang now has complete control over all forms of Minecraft content on online platforms.
  • Mojang now has control over the term ‘Minecraft’ in creative content (YouTube, Twitch etc.) which may result in content removal.
  • Mojang has the authority to grant or revoke permissions and consents at their discretion if they deem it appropriate or dislike what players are doing.
  • Mojang has now outlawed the use of out-of-game mechanics to limit access to your Minecraft server e.g. queue based platforms in addition to gatekept content.