Terms of Use

Effective date: April 18, 2026

1. Acceptance

By accessing the BuildDavis Minecraft server ("Server"), the builddavis.org website ("Site"), or any related services, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Server or Site.

2. The Project

BuildDavis is a community recreation of Davis, California in Minecraft at 1:1 scale. It is a non-commercial, educational, and creative project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang Studios, Microsoft, UC Davis, or the City of Davis.

3. Server Rules

• No griefing, harassment, hate speech, or disruptive behavior.
• Do not build or place content that is offensive, illegal, or inappropriate.
• Do not exploit bugs, use unauthorized mods, or attempt to gain unauthorized access.
• Follow directions from server operators and moderators.
• Builder rank is granted at the sole discretion of the project owner.

4. Intellectual Property

Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios / Microsoft. BuildDavis does not claim ownership of Minecraft assets. Map data is sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Overture Maps, USGS 3DEP, and City of Davis GIS under their respective open licenses.

Original build scripts, pipeline code, and iconic structure designs created for this project are copyright © 2026 BuildDavis contributors.

5. User Content

By building on the Server, you grant BuildDavis a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your in-game builds as part of the project. You retain ownership of your creative contributions.

6. No Warranty

The Server and Site are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee uptime, data preservation, or uninterrupted access. World data may be regenerated, reset, or modified at any time.

7. Limitation of Liability

BuildDavis, its operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the Server or Site, including loss of in-game builds, data, or access.

8. Account Termination

We reserve the right to ban, restrict, or remove any player for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms or server rules.

9. Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Server or Site after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced on our Discord server.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us on Discord or via the builder application form on the Site.