Use the Shader for personal gameplay.
Use the Shader in screenshots, videos, streams, and other gameplay content.
Monetize videos, streams, and other content that visibly uses the Shader.
Include the Shader in a publicly available Minecraft modpack, provided that the original download link and creator attribution are included.
Create private modifications of the Shader for personal use.

2. Redistribution

You may redistribute the original Shader only under the following conditions:

The Shader must remain unmodified.
The original creator and project name must remain clearly credited.
A link to the official Vivid Horizon project page must be provided.
You may not re-upload the Shader to another platform and present it as your own work.
You may not charge money for the Shader itself.
You may not bundle the Shader with another product or service in a way that requires payment for access to the Shader.
You may not redistribute modified versions without written permission from the creator.

3. Modification and Derivative Works

Private modifications are allowed for personal use.

Publicly distributing modified, ported, forked, translated, or derivative versions of the Shader is not permitted without prior written permission from the creator.

You may not use Vivid Horizon's code, files, assets, textures, configurations, or other original material as the basis of another publicly distributed shaderpack without permission.

4. Modpacks

Vivid Horizon may be included in public Minecraft modpacks provided that:

The original Shader files are not modified.
Proper credit is given to Vivid Horizon.
The official Vivid Horizon project page is linked.
The Shader is not sold separately or bundled as a paid requirement.

5. Content Creation

You are free to use Vivid Horizon in:

YouTube videos
YouTube Shorts
TikTok videos
Twitch streams
Screenshots
Minecraft cinematics
Reviews
Showcases

Monetization of such content is allowed.

Use of the Shader in content does not grant ownership of the Shader or its files.

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

Claim Vivid Horizon as your own work.
Remove or alter creator credits.
Sell the Shader or access to the Shader.
Re-upload modified versions without permission.
Use Vivid Horizon to create a competing shaderpack based substantially on its original files or code.
Extract, copy, or reuse substantial portions of the Shader in another public project without permission.
Include Vivid Horizon in a commercial product without written permission.
Use the Vivid Horizon name, logo, or branding to imply official affiliation with an unrelated project.

7. Ownership

Vivid Horizon and its original files remain the property of their creator.

This license does not transfer ownership or copyright to any user, modpack author, website, or third party.

8. Third-Party Content

Any third-party libraries, assets, code, or other components included with or used by Vivid Horizon remain subject to their respective licenses.

This license applies only to original material created for Vivid Horizon.

9. License Changes

The creator may update this license for future versions of Vivid Horizon.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, a license change does not retroactively remove permissions that were already granted for a previously released version.

10. Permission Requests

For permissions not covered by this license, contact the creator of Vivid Horizon directly.

If you are unsure whether a particular use is permitted, ask for permission before distributing the Shader or derivative material.