Terms and Conditions

Last updated: June 1, 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using the Heron website ("Website") operated by Heron ("us", "we", or "our").

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Heron regarding your access to and use of the Website.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise stated, Heron and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for original material on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and data compilations. All applicable intellectual property rights are reserved.

Minecraft and Mojang Rights: We acknowledge that Minecraft is owned by Mojang Studios (a Microsoft company) and we do not claim ownership of any Minecraft code, assets, or intellectual property. All Minecraft mods offered on this Website are created in accordance with Mojang's End User License Agreement (EULA) and Commercial Usage Guidelines. Minecraft, its code, and its assets remain the exclusive property of Mojang Studios.

Our Content: We only claim ownership of our original contributions to the mods we create, such as unique code, original assets, and creative implementations that do not infringe on Mojang's intellectual property rights. In accordance with Mojang's EULA, we provide these mods free of charge and do not sell access to mod content that uses Mojang's code or assets.

You may view and/or download Minecraft mods from the Website for your personal use subject to restrictions set in these Terms. This constitutes a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You must not:

  • Republish material from the Website without proper attribution
  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website
  • Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Website for commercial purposes
  • Redistribute content from the Website (unless content is specifically made for redistribution)
  • Claim our mods as your own creation
  • Modify our mods without explicit permission
  • Use our mods in a way that violates Mojang's Terms of Service
  • Use our content in a way that suggests an association with or endorsement by us
  • Decompile, reverse engineer, or attempt to extract the source code of our mods
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any content

DMCA Compliance: If you believe that any content on our Website infringes upon your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with information required under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), including a description of the copyrighted work, your contact information, and a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized.

3. MINECRAFT MODS AND DOWNLOADS

All Minecraft mods, files, and content available on this Website are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to ensure that all files are safe, functional, and virus-free, we make no guarantees regarding their safety, functionality, or compatibility.

Mojang EULA Compliance: All mods on this Website are created and distributed in compliance with Mojang's End User License Agreement (EULA) and Commercial Usage Guidelines. This means:

  • We do not sell access to any mods or content that incorporates Mojang's code or assets
  • We do not claim ownership of Minecraft code, assets, or intellectual property
  • We only claim ownership of our original contributions to the mods
  • We provide all mods free of charge in accordance with Mojang's policies
  • Any donations or ad revenue we receive are not in exchange for mod access

By downloading any files from our Website, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You use all downloaded files entirely at your own risk
  • We are not responsible for any damage to your game, computer, software, or data that may result from downloading or using our files
  • We do not guarantee compatibility with all Minecraft versions, other mods, or your specific hardware/software configuration
  • You should always back up your game and important data before installing any mods
  • Our mods and content are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios or Microsoft
  • We are not responsible for any data loss, system failure, or other damages that may occur from downloading or using our files
  • You are responsible for scanning all downloaded files for viruses and malware before installation
  • Download speeds, availability, and file integrity depend on various factors beyond our control

File Usage Rights:

  • You may use our mods in modpacks or videos with appropriate credit to Heron as the creator
  • You may not redistribute our files on other websites without our explicit permission
  • You may not claim our files as your own creation or remove attribution information
  • You may not sell or monetize our files directly (though monetization of videos featuring our mods is permitted)
  • You may create and share screenshots and videos of our mods in use
  • Your use of our mods must also comply with Mojang's EULA and terms of service

File Integrity and Security: While we make reasonable efforts to ensure all files are free from viruses and malware, we cannot guarantee complete security. We recommend using updated antivirus software to scan all downloads. We reserve the right to remove or modify any files on our Website at any time without notice.

4. USER CONTENT AND CONDUCT

If you submit comments, suggestions, or other content to our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You agree that your use of the Website will not violate any law, contract, intellectual property or other third-party right or constitute a tort, and that you are solely responsible for your conduct while on the Website.

You must not:

  • Use the Website in any way that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Website
  • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website
  • Use the Website to transmit or send unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials

5. ADVERTISING AND AFFILIATE LINKS

The Website may contain advertisements, sponsored content, and affiliate links. By clicking on these links, you understand that:

  • We may receive compensation for advertising or promoting products
  • We may earn a commission when you click on affiliate links or make purchases through them
  • Advertisements are served by third-party advertising companies (such as Google AdSense)
  • Third-party advertisers may use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of sponsored content, we do not warrant or guarantee any products or services advertised on the Website.

6. ANALYTICS AND DATA COLLECTION

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze information about how users interact with our Website. This information helps us improve our Website and services. For more details about what data we collect and how we use it, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. DISCLAIMER

The materials and services on the Website are provided on an 'AS IS' and 'AS AVAILABLE' basis. Heron 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.

Heron does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on the Website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any websites linked to this Website.

8. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Heron 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 or services on the Website, even if Heron or a Heron 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. FILE UPLOADS AND WEBSITE CONTENT

All files, mods, and other content uploaded to the Website by Heron ("Website Content") are provided subject to these Terms. We make the following declarations regarding Website Content:

  • We reserve the right to modify, remove, or update any Website Content at any time without prior notice
  • We do not warrant that Website Content will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components
  • We retain full ownership and intellectual property rights to all Website Content
  • We are not obligated to monitor or review Website Content
  • We may discontinue any part of the Website or restrict access to any portion or feature at any time

Content Protection: All Website Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of Heron and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate descriptions of our mods and other Website Content, we do not warrant that descriptions or other content on the Website are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

Content Availability: We are not responsible for any harm or damages caused by the unavailability of Website Content. We reserve the right to change or update information and to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.

10. EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with Heron. Please note that Heron does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or other policies of third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

11. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Heron, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

13. MINORS

The Website is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. By using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under the age of 13, you may not use the Website. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

14. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

Heron may revise these Terms at any time without notice. By using this Website, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of these Terms. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes.

15. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in your jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Website and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Website.

18. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]