This license defines the terms under which the Ultimate Warden datapack, including its code, functions, structures, models, textures, sounds, documentation, story elements, and other included assets ("Ultimate Warden") may be used, modified, and distributed.

By using, modifying, or distributing Ultimate Warden, you agree to the terms of this license.

The purpose of this license is to allow the community to play, use, and expand Ultimate Warden while protecting the original project, its identity, and its development.

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# 2. Definitions

## 2.1 Ultimate Warden

"Ultimate Warden" refers to the original datapack created and maintained by the Ultimate Warden Project, including all official versions, updates, files, assets, code, systems, structures, models, textures, sounds, documentation, story elements, characters, locations, progression design, and other original content distributed through official channels or officially integrated into Ultimate Warden releases.

## 2.2 Licensor

The "Licensor" refers to the Ultimate Warden Project, the original creator and copyright holder of Ultimate Warden.

## 2.3 User

A "User" refers to any person or entity using Ultimate Warden under the terms of this license.

## 2.4 Addon

An Addon is a separate project that extends or meaningfully expands Ultimate Warden while requiring the official Ultimate Warden datapack to function.

An Addon must provide meaningful additional content, features, expansions, or compatibility changes.

The following are not considered Addons:

- Complete copies of Ultimate Warden.
- Reuploads of Ultimate Warden with only minor changes.
- Projects that replace Ultimate Warden instead of extending it.
- Projects that remove the requirement of having the official Ultimate Warden datapack installed.

An Addon may have any name chosen by its creator, provided it does not falsely claim to be the official Ultimate Warden project.

## 2.5 Official Release

An "Official Release" refers to versions of Ultimate Warden distributed through channels officially approved by the Ultimate Warden Project.

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# 3. Granted Permissions

Subject to the conditions of this license, Users are granted permission to:

## 3.1 Play and Use

Users may freely download, install, and use Ultimate Warden for personal gameplay, including singleplayer worlds, multiplayer servers, and communities.

## 3.2 Server Usage

Ultimate Warden may be used on private and public Minecraft servers without requiring additional permission from the Licensor.

## 3.3 Modpacks

Ultimate Warden may be included in modpacks, datapack collections, server packs, and similar collections.

The original project attribution must remain visible where reasonably possible.

## 3.4 Personal Modifications

Users may modify Ultimate Warden for private use without restrictions.

Private modifications may include, but are not limited to:

- Changing gameplay mechanics.
- Adjusting difficulty.
- Editing functions.
- Editing structures.
- Changing models, textures, sounds, or other assets.

Private modifications do not require permission as long as they are not publicly distributed.

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# 4. Attribution Requirements

Any public use, distribution, modification, or Addon based on Ultimate Warden must credit the original project.

The following attribution must be provided:

> Ultimate Warden created by the Ultimate Warden Project

Additional credit formats are allowed if they clearly identify the Ultimate Warden Project as the original creator.

Attribution must not imply that the Licensor officially supports, maintains, or endorses a modified project unless explicit permission has been given.

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# 5. Public Distribution of Modified Versions

Users may not publicly distribute modified versions of Ultimate Warden that function as a replacement for the original project.

This restriction applies equally to all parts of Ultimate Warden, including code, functions, structures, models, textures, sounds, animations, and other assets.

This includes:

- Uploading a modified version of Ultimate Warden that contains the original project as a complete or substantial part.
- Rebranding Ultimate Warden as a different project.
- Publishing a project that contains Ultimate Warden's core systems, progression, structures, or a substantial portion of its original content without requiring Ultimate Warden as a dependency.
- Uploading Ultimate Warden to unofficial mirrors without permission.

Public releases of modifications must follow the Addon rules described in Section 6.

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# 6. Addon Policy

Ultimate Warden encourages community-created Addons.

Creators may publish Addons for Ultimate Warden if the following conditions are met:

## 6.1 Dependency Requirement

An Addon must require the official Ultimate Warden datapack to function.

The dependency requirement must remain clearly stated on the Addon's distribution page.

The Addon must not contain a complete copy of Ultimate Warden.

## 6.2 File Distribution

An Addon may only contain:

- Original files created by the Addon creator.
- Files required for the Addon's functionality.
- Necessary integration files.

An Addon may include modified Ultimate Warden files only when those files are directly required for the Addon's functionality.

An Addon must not include unnecessary copies of Ultimate Warden files or assets.

## 6.3 Purpose Requirement

An Addon must extend or meaningfully expand Ultimate Warden.

Small changes alone do not automatically qualify as an Addon.

Examples of valid Addons:

- New bosses.
- New weapons.
- New dungeon expansions.
- Additional quests or story content.
- Compatibility improvements.
- Gameplay expansions.

Examples of invalid Addons:

- A copy of Ultimate Warden with renamed files.
- A version containing only small balance changes.
- A reupload with a different title.
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# 7. Share and Distribution of Addons

Creators of Addons may distribute their Addons publicly under their own terms, provided that the Addon follows the requirements of this license.

An Addon creator may choose their own license for original Addon content. Modified Ultimate Warden assets or files remain subject to this license.

If an Addon includes modified files originally created by Ultimate Warden, those files remain subject to this license.

Addon creators must not:

- Claim ownership of Ultimate Warden itself.
- Distribute Ultimate Warden as part of their Addon.
- Remove required attribution.
- Present the Addon as the official Ultimate Warden project.

Addon creators are allowed to:

- Choose any name for their Addon.
- Create their own branding.
- Distribute their Addon under their own terms, including commercial distribution, provided that the Addon does not violate this license or redistribute Ultimate Warden itself.

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# 8. Commercial Use

Ultimate Warden itself may not be sold, paywalled, or distributed as a commercial product without explicit permission from the Licensor.

The commercial rights granted to Addon creators apply only to their own original Addon content and do not grant any commercial rights over Ultimate Warden itself.

This includes:

- Selling the Ultimate Warden datapack.
- Selling modified copies of Ultimate Warden.
- Creating paid downloads that contain Ultimate Warden.
- Charging users for access to Ultimate Warden itself.

The following uses are allowed:

- Servers using Ultimate Warden with monetization methods such as donations, ranks, cosmetics, or subscriptions.
- Modpacks containing Ultimate Warden.
- Content creation, including videos, streams, and screenshots.
- Addons that follow this license and do not redistribute Ultimate Warden itself.

The Licensor may grant additional permissions for specific commercial uses.

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# 9. Official Distribution

The official Ultimate Warden datapack may only be distributed through channels officially approved by the Ultimate Warden Project.

Unauthorized reuploads of the complete datapack are not permitted.

Official distribution channels may include, but are not limited to:

- Modrinth.
- CurseForge.
- Official repositories.
- Other platforms officially approved by the Ultimate Warden Project.

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# 10. Exceptions and Additional Permissions

The Ultimate Warden Project may grant additional permissions or exceptions to this license on a case-by-case basis.

Any additional permission must be explicitly provided by the Licensor.

Individual permissions do not modify this license for other users unless stated otherwise.

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# 11. Branding and Identity

The Ultimate Warden name, official branding, and project identity may not be used to create confusion between official Ultimate Warden releases and unofficial projects.

The "Ultimate Warden" name may not be used for unofficial projects in a way that suggests they are official releases.

Addons may reference Ultimate Warden for compatibility or dependency purposes.

Modified projects and Addons must not imply official support, partnership, or ownership by the Ultimate Warden Project unless explicitly approved.
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# 12. License Violations

If a User violates the terms of this license, their permissions granted under this license automatically terminate.

Rights may be restored if:

- The violation is corrected.
- The User removes or fixes the violating content.
- The Licensor accepts the correction.

The Ultimate Warden Project reserves the right to take appropriate action against unauthorized use or distribution of Ultimate Warden.

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# 13. Disclaimer

Ultimate Warden is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind.

The Ultimate Warden Project does not guarantee that Ultimate Warden will be:

- Free of bugs or errors.
- Compatible with every Minecraft version.
- Compatible with all servers, mods, datapacks, or third-party content.

The Ultimate Warden Project shall not be held responsible for:

- Data loss.
- World corruption.
- Server issues.
- Compatibility problems.
- Any other damages resulting from the use or inability to use Ultimate Warden.

Use of Ultimate Warden is at the user's own risk.

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# 14. Changes to This License

The Ultimate Warden Project may update this license when necessary.

Changes to this license only apply to versions of Ultimate Warden that explicitly use the updated license version.

Previous versions of Ultimate Warden remain subject to the license version they were originally released under.

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# 15. Final Terms

This license applies internationally and remains valid for the duration of the applicable copyright and related rights.

By using Ultimate Warden, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this license.

Ultimate Warden is created and maintained by the Ultimate Warden Project.