Modvane Public Mod License v1.0 (MPML)
Effective Date: October 21, 2025
- Definitions and Ownership
1.1 The “Mod” refers to any software, code, assets, design, or documentation distributed under this license by the original author (“the Author”).
1.2 The Mod is the exclusive property of the Author. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by the Author.
1.3 “Distribute” refers to any form of sharing, publishing, uploading, or transferring the Mod, whether publicly or privately, via any digital or physical medium, including but not limited to websites, mod platforms, file hosts, peer-to-peer networks, or direct transmission.
1.4 “Monetize” refers to generating direct income, revenue, or other material benefit from access to, distribution of, or interaction with the Mod itself. This excludes indirect revenue such as ad-supported videos, livestreams, or modpacks that do not individually sell or restrict access to the Mod.
1.5 This license applies across all methods of use, distribution, or storage, including present and future technologies or platforms, whether online or offline.
- Granted Permissions
2.1 Usage
You are permitted to download, install, and use the Mod for both personal and public gameplay purposes.
2.2 Content Creation and Monetization
You are explicitly allowed to create and monetize original content featuring the Mod. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Let’s Plays
- Reviews
- Tutorials
- Livestreams
- Commentary and critique
You may generate revenue through platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, or others. You do not need to request permission for this type of use, as long as the Mod itself is not being sold or monetized directly.
2.3 Modpacks
You may include the Mod in both free and monetized modpacks under the following conditions:
- 2.3.1 The Mod must remain unmodified.
- 2.3.2 The Mod must not be sold or monetized as a standalone product.
- 2.3.3 Reasonable credit must be maintained, such as preserving the Mod’s original filename, metadata, or manifest entries that identify the Author. Explicit public attribution (e.g., in a modpack description) is not required.
2.4 Private Sharing
You may privately share the Mod in its original, unmodified form with individuals (e.g., friends or collaborators) provided:
- 2.4.1 No payment or compensation is exchanged.
- 2.4.2 The Mod is not made publicly accessible via public file hosts or mod repositories.
- Prohibited Actions
3.1 Commercial Sale and Redistribution
You may not sell, license, rent, or otherwise monetize the Mod directly, whether alone or bundled.
3.2 Public Rehosting
You may not upload or distribute the Mod on public mod platforms or file-sharing services (such as CurseForge, Modrinth, GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive public folders, etc.) without explicit written permission from the Author.
3.3 Modification and Redistribution
You may not modify, fork, or distribute altered versions of the Mod without written permission from the Author.
3.4 False Attribution and Endorsement
You may not misrepresent yourself as the creator of the Mod or suggest endorsement or affiliation with the Author.
3.5 Paywalling or Gating Access
You may not charge for access to the Mod or distribute it through a paywalled, gated, or tokenized (e.g., NFT-based) system.
- Disclaimer of Warranty
4.1 The Mod is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind. The Author is not liable for any damages, losses, or issues resulting from the use or misuse of the Mod.
- Termination
5.1 Any violation of this license results in immediate termination of all granted rights.
5.2 Upon termination, you must cease all use and distribution of the Mod. Continued use after termination constitutes copyright infringement.
- License Scope
6.1 This license is titled the Modvane Public Mod License v1.0 (MPML).
6.2 It was originally authored by Modvane and is made publicly available for reuse.
6.3 Any mod developer may apply this license to their own work, provided the terms of the license are followed. Attribution to Modvane as the license author is appreciated but not required.
6.4 Use of any Mod under this license constitutes full acceptance of its terms.
6.5 This license is intended to be interpreted in good faith and in the spirit in which it was written. Attempting to exploit gaps, technicalities, or ambiguities in order to bypass its intent is a violation of this license.
6.6 If any provision of this license is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
6.7 Failure by the Author to enforce any part of this license does not constitute a waiver of their right to do so later.