Terms of Service - Sodium Minecraft

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SodiumMinecraft.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

SodiumMinecraft.com provides:

Information and documentation about the Sodium mod for Minecraft
Download links and installation guides
Community resources and support
Technical guides and performance optimization tips
Links to official mod repositories and download sources

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on SodiumMinecraft.com for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

Modify or copy the materials
Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

4. Content and Conduct Guidelines

When using our website and community resources, you agree to:

Use the service only for lawful purposes
Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the website
Not post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, or harassing content
Not distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Respect intellectual property rights of others
Follow community guidelines in Discord and other platforms

5. Mod Downloads and Third-Party Content

Important disclaimers regarding mod downloads:

We provide links to official mod sources (Modrinth, GitHub) but do not host mod files directly
Download and use mods at your own risk
Always backup your Minecraft worlds before installing mods
We are not responsible for any damage caused by mod installation or usage
Verify downloads are from official sources to avoid malware

6. Intellectual Property

The content on this website is provided for informational purposes. Sodium mod and related projects are open-source software with their own licenses:

Sodium mod is licensed under LGPL-3.0 by CaffeineMC
Website content is original or used with permission
Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios
All trademarks belong to their respective owners

7. Disclaimers

The materials on SodiumMinecraft.com are provided on an 'as is' basis. SodiumMinecraft.com makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, SodiumMinecraft.com does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

8. Limitations

In no event shall SodiumMinecraft.com or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on SodiumMinecraft.com, even if SodiumMinecraft.com or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

9. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on SodiumMinecraft.com could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. SodiumMinecraft.com does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. SodiumMinecraft.com may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, SodiumMinecraft.com does not make any commitment to update the materials.

10. Links

SodiumMinecraft.com has not reviewed all of the sites linked to our website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by SodiumMinecraft.com of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

11. Modifications

SodiumMinecraft.com may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

12. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the website operator is located and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that state or location.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Important: This website provides information about open-source software. We are not affiliated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Use mods at your own risk and always backup your worlds before installation.