Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Summary (TL;DR)
- Be respectful: No harassment, hate speech, or harmful content
- Your content: You own what you upload, but grant us license to host it
- Respect creators: Only upload packs you have rights to share
- Bot usage: Free to use, files are processed and immediately deleted
- No guarantees: Services provided "as is" without warranty
- We can terminate: Accounts violating these terms may be suspended
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Texturepack.BE ("Website") or the Texturepack.BE Discord Bot ("Bot"), collectively referred to as our "Services," you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Texturepack.BE, operated by Christoph Thiel, Brodberg 11, 14532 Kleinmachnow, Germany.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Services
2.1 Website Services
The Texturepack.BE website provides:
- A platform to discover and download Minecraft Bedrock Edition texture packs
- User accounts for uploading and managing texture packs
- Search and filtering functionality for finding texture packs
- User profiles with optional social media links
- Community features for sharing and discovering content
2.2 Discord Bot Services
The Texturepack.BE Discord Bot provides:
- Java Edition Porting: Convert Java Edition texture packs to Bedrock Edition format
- Sky/Heaven Texture Generation: Generate custom sky textures from images
- Texture Pack Editing: Various tools to modify and customize texture packs
- Database Search: Search the Texturepack.BE database directly from Discord
Important: All files submitted to the bot are processed in temporary memory and immediately deleted after delivery. We do not store any files submitted through the bot.
3. Eligibility
To use our Services, you must:
- Be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU, unless your country allows a lower age)
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
- Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable law
- Comply with Discord's Terms of Service when using our Discord Bot
- Have parental/guardian consent if you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
- You may create an account using Discord OAuth or email registration
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- One account per person; multiple accounts are not permitted
4.2 Account Responsibilities
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Do not share your account credentials with others
- Keep your contact information up to date
4.3 Account Termination
- You may delete your account at any time through your account settings
- We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
- Upon termination, your uploaded content will be removed
- Some information may be retained as required by law
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Content Ownership
You retain all ownership rights to the texture packs and content you upload. By uploading content to Texturepack.BE, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, distribute, and make your content available to other users through our Services.
5.2 Content Requirements
When uploading content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to share the content
- The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
- The content complies with our Community Guidelines
- The content is accurate and not misleading
5.3 Content Types
We accept the following types of texture packs:
- Original Creations: Texture packs you created yourself
- Edition Ports: Java Edition packs converted to Bedrock Edition (with proper attribution)
- Mix Packs: Combinations of textures from various sources (with proper credits)
5.4 Content Removal
We are not responsible for user-uploaded content. However, if you are the original creator of content that has been uploaded without your permission, please contact us at info@texturepack.be. We will remove the content upon verification of your ownership.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Texturepack.BE name, logo, website design, and original content are owned by Texturepack.BE. You may not use our branding without prior written permission.
6.2 Minecraft Trademark
Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios / Microsoft. Texturepack.BE is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang Studios or Microsoft. All Minecraft-related content is used in accordance with Mojang's usage guidelines.
6.3 DMCA / Copyright Claims
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please send a notice to info@texturepack.be including:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material with URL
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Content Violations
- Upload malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Share illegal, obscene, or offensive content
- Post content that infringes intellectual property rights
- Upload misleading or fraudulent content
Behavioral Violations
- Harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Impersonate others or misrepresent yourself
- Spam or flood our Services
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access
Technical Violations
- Reverse engineer or decompile our Services
- Use automated tools to scrape content
- Circumvent security measures
- Overload our infrastructure
Commercial Violations
- Sell access to our Services
- Use our Services for unauthorized commercial purposes
- Advertise without permission
- Collect user data for external use
8. Discord Bot Terms
8.1 Bot Usage
- The bot is provided free of charge for personal use
- You must comply with Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
- Do not abuse, spam, or overload the bot with requests
- The bot may have usage limits or cooldowns
8.2 File Processing
- Files are processed in temporary memory only
- All submitted files are deleted immediately after processing
- We do not store, review, or retain any files you submit
- You are responsible for the content of files you submit
8.3 Output Quality
Conversion and generation results are provided "as is." Due to differences between Minecraft editions, some textures may not convert perfectly. We do not guarantee specific quality or compatibility of output files.
8.4 Server Administrators
By adding the bot to your Discord server, you agree to these Terms on behalf of your server. You are responsible for ensuring your server members comply with these Terms when using the bot.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 "As Is" Provision
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.2 No Guarantees
We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. We are not responsible for any damage to your computer or data.
9.3 Third-Party Content
User-uploaded content is the sole responsibility of the uploading user. We do not endorse, verify, or take responsibility for any user-generated content. Download and use texture packs at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEXTUREPACK.BE AND ITS OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruption or computer damage
- Cost of substitute services
- Any damages arising from user-uploaded content
- Any damages arising from unauthorized access to your account
Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months (if any).
11. Termination
11.1 By You
You may stop using our Services at any time. You may delete your account through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion, your uploaded content will be removed from our active servers.
11.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access if:
- You violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines
- Your conduct harms other users or our Services
- We are required to do so by law
- We discontinue the Services (with reasonable notice)
11.3 Effect of Termination
- Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
- Sections that should survive termination will remain in effect
- We may retain certain data as required by law
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- We will notify registered users via email
- We may post a notice on our website
- Material changes will have a 30-day notice period
Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: info@texturepack.be
Discord: Join our Discord Server
Postal Address:
Texturepack.BE
Christoph Thiel
Brodberg 11
14532 Kleinmachnow
Germany
Additional Provisions
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Germany.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and Texturepack.BE regarding your use of our Services.
Acknowledgment
By using Texturepack.BE services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. For the Discord bot, adding it to your server or using its commands constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
Version: 1.0
Document ID: TPBE-TOS-2025-001
Effective: January 1, 2025
Review Date: January 1, 2026