# **MEGA SHOWDOWN LICENSE v2.1**

**Copyright (c) Yajat Kaul**

This license is perpetual and non-revocable for any version released under it, unless otherwise stated in writing.  
Both the document form of the license and the license contained in a `.md` file with the Software are valid and apply to said Software.  
Signatures within the license in the Software are not valid on their own without a proper digital signature on this document.

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## **Definitions**

**Monetization:**  
Monetization includes, but is not limited to, receiving any form of revenue, direct or indirect, as a result of the Software’s presence or use.

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## **1. Grant of License**

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person (the "User") obtaining a copy of this software (the "Software"), to use, modify, and distribute the Software, subject to the following conditions:

### **1.1 Code Use**

You can only use our source code for public mods if you get permission from **@yajat_kaul** himself.  
You can only use the **Showdown Changes** if you get permission from **@treynamitv**.

### **1.2 Commercial Use**

The use of any part of the Mega Showdown Software—including but not limited to code, assets, textures, models, or derivatives thereof—for any **commercial purpose** is **strictly prohibited**.  
This includes, without limitation:

- Selling or licensing the Software or its components;
- Using the Software or its components in paid mods, paid access content, or premium features;
- Locking any content derived from the Software (such as skins, textures, or features) behind paywalls, donation rewards, server crate keys, or other monetized systems.

Commercial use is defined as any activity that results in **direct or indirect financial gain**, whether monetary or in-kind (e.g., donations, subscriptions, ad revenue, or exclusive access).  
Any exception must be explicitly authorized in writing by **Yajat Kaul**.

#### **1.2.1 Commercial Server Usage**

Any **server**—public or private—that intends to use Mega Showdown or any part of it in a **commercial** or **monetized** environment (including but not limited to paid ranks, donations, subscriptions, or access-based content) must first **obtain explicit permission** through the official **Mega Showdown Discord** server at:  
👉 [https://discord.gg/xH8WBTUs](https://discord.gg/xH8WBTUs)

This process is **simple and non-restrictive**, meant only to ensure that:

- The server operates transparently and ethically;
- No malicious, exploitative, or deceptive activities are associated with Mega Showdown content.

Any server found engaging in **shady, harmful, or unethical behavior** may be:

- **Blacklisted** from future updates and community access;
- **Banned** from using Mega Showdown assets or code;
- Have its **usage permissions revoked** permanently.

Permission may be reinstated at the discretion of **Yajat Kaul** or authorized representatives upon review.

### **1.3 Modification & Redistribution**

You are permitted to create and distribute **sidemods**—that is, separate modules, extensions, or addons that interact with Mega Showdown but do not contain substantial portions of its original code—without requesting permission, and such sidemods are **not bound** by this license, provided they do not include, copy, or heavily derive from Mega Showdown source files.

However, if your modification or derivative work includes **significant sections of code, logic, or structure** from the Mega Showdown Software—such as major systems, gameplay features, or internal components—then you must obtain **explicit written permission** from **Yajat Kaul** before distributing or publishing the work.

Redistribution of any portion of the original Mega Showdown Software, whether modified or unmodified, on public platforms (e.g., Modrinth, CurseForge) requires prior written approval, and must include:

- Clear credit to the original author(s), and
- An intact copy of this license file.

### **1.4 Texture/Asset Use**

All textures, models, animations, audio, and other visual or design assets that are original to and exclusively created for Mega Showdown are licensed under the **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)** license.

Under this license:

- You may **not** use these assets for any commercial purpose;
- You must **credit** the original authors when using or sharing these assets;
- If you remix, adapt, or build upon the assets, you must distribute your contributions under the **same license**;
- Redistribution outside of the Software must clearly state that they originate from **Mega Showdown** and include a link to this license.

Use of these assets in any context outside Mega Showdown must still comply with this license unless explicit written permission is granted by **Yajat Kaul**.

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## **2. Liability & Warranty Disclaimer**

The Software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied.  
The author shall not be held liable for any damages, including but not limited to data loss, server failures, or other issues resulting from modification or use of the Software or its derivatives.

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## **3. License Coverage**

Any and all versions of the Software released prior to **June 22, 2025**, are licensed under the **CC-BY-NC-SA license**.  
This license (**Mega Showdown License 2.1**) applies only to versions released on or after **June 22, 2025**.

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## **4. Intellectual Property Rights**

All models, animations, and textures included in the Software remain the intellectual property of their original authors, all of whom have given explicit consent for their assets to be used.  
This license does **not** grant ownership or redistribution rights over these assets beyond the terms explicitly stated herein.

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## **5. Saving Clause**

If any provision of this License is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed **severable** and shall not affect the validity of the remaining terms.  
Where necessary, the clause shall be **interpreted or reformed** to the minimum extent required to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent.

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## **Version History**

- **v2.0** – Initial release of the Mega Showdown License.
- **v2.1** – Added **Commercial Server Usage** clause requiring permission via the official Discord and defining blacklisting/revocation conditions.