Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website (https://mcast.fun), linking your YouTube account, downloading or installing the MCast LiveStatus plugin on a Minecraft server, or utilizing the MCast backend APIs, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must refrain from using MCast services and immediately remove the plugin software and disconnect any linked accounts.

2. Description of MCast Services

MCast provides a centralized live status synchronization platform designed for Minecraft servers running PaperMC 1.21+. The platform includes:

• In-Game Nametag Badges: Displaying an unobtrusive, non-destructive LIVE indicator on the nametag of authorized players while they broadcast Minecraft gameplay on YouTube.
• Automated Fair Chat Broadcasts: Delivering configurable Adventure MiniMessage in-game announcements when a linked streamer goes live, managed by fair interval rotations.
• Centralized OAuth Service: A secure bridge facilitating read-only Google OAuth 2.0 authorization, eliminating the need for server owners to configure individual Google Cloud developer consoles or manage sensitive credentials.
• Streamer Dashboard: Web interface at https://mcast.fun/dashboard allowing creators to view their linked channel status, verified game topics, and stream health.

4. Eligibility & Streamer Responsibilities

To link a YouTube channel and utilize MCast features:

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age required in your country to consent to online services). If you are under the age of majority, you confirm that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.
• Authorized Channel Control: You confirm that you are the lawful owner or authorized administrative manager of the YouTube channel you connect. Attempting to link channels owned by other creators is strictly prohibited.
• Truthful Information: You agree to provide accurate information during linking and ensure your channel title, avatar, and broadcast metadata do not infringe on any third party's rights.
• Compliance with Community Rules: You agree to adhere to the rules, etiquette, and guidelines established by the specific Minecraft server networks on which you play.

5. Acceptable-Use Rules & Prohibited Activities

You agree not to misuse MCast services. Specifically, you must NOT:

6. Minecraft Server Administrators' Responsibilities

Minecraft server operators who install and run the MCast plugin agree to:

• Deploy the official, unmodified plugin JAR compiled from the official source repository.
• Securely safeguard their assigned server_secret and not expose it in public configuration files, version control, or public forums.
• Respect player privacy and honor streamer requests to unlink accounts or disable chat announcements promptly.
• Acknowledge that MCast is not liable for moderation disputes, in-game bans, player grievances, or content broadcast by server members.

7. User Authorization & Permission Management

When you link your YouTube channel through MCast, you grant us permission to:

• Access your public channel profile (channel ID, title, handle, and avatar URL).
• Periodically query active live broadcasts on your channel using the youtube.readonly scope.
• Transmit live broadcast status and stream title to authorized Minecraft servers where your player profile is registered.

You retain the absolute right to revoke these permissions at any time. Revocation takes effect immediately without penalty.

8. Intellectual Property & Content Ownership

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MCAST, ITS MAINTAINERS, CONTRIBUTORS, OPERATORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR ACCESS TO OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE;
• ANY DELAY, FAILURE, OR DISRUPTION IN LIVE BROADCAST DETECTION;
• ANY MODERATION ACTION, SUSPENSION, OR BAN ENFORCED BY MINECRAFT SERVER OWNERS;
• ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR STORED DATA; OR
• ANY THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS, POLICIES, OR OUTAGES IMPOSED BY GOOGLE, YOUTUBE, OR MOJANG.

11. Account Suspension & Termination

We reserve the right, without prior notice or liability, to suspend, terminate, or revoke access to MCast services, server registrations, or linked account associations if:

• You violate these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy;
• Your linked channel is suspended or terminated by YouTube;
• You engage in security tampering, denial-of-service attempts, or automated scraping;
• A Minecraft server owner requests removal of an unauthorized link; or
• We are required to do so by applicable law, regulation, or Google API policy.

Upon termination, all associated session records, authorization links, and active badges will be immediately revoked.

12. Account Disconnection & Data Deletion

You may terminate these Terms at any time with respect to your personal account by:

1. Running /link youtube unlink on your Minecraft server; or
2. Revoking permissions on Google Security Settings; and
3. Optionally requesting permanent database erasure by emailing contact@mcast.fun.

All data deletion requests are processed in accordance with Section 12 of our Privacy Policy.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

As an open-source, community-driven software project, these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with generally recognized principles of contract law and applicable jurisdictional standards, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Informal Resolution First: Before initiating any formal legal dispute, claim, or arbitration, you agree to contact the project maintainers directly at contact@mcast.fun to attempt an informal, good-faith resolution of any grievance or dispute.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued access to or use of MCast after any revisions become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must discontinue using our services.

For questions, notices, or inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact: