Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 30, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BlocksItems.com ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

BlocksItems.com provides a free API and website containing information about Minecraft blocks, items, recipes, and related content from both vanilla Minecraft and various mods. The Service includes:

  • A searchable database of Minecraft items and blocks
  • RESTful API access to our database
  • Color search and gradient generation tools
  • Recipe and mod information

3. Intellectual Property

Minecraft Content

Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios/Microsoft Corporation. All Minecraft-related content, including but not limited to textures, item names, and game mechanics, is the property of Mojang/Microsoft.

Mod Content

Content from Minecraft mods is the property of the respective mod authors and is subject to their individual licenses. We do not claim ownership of any mod content displayed on our platform.

Our Content

The BlocksItems.com website design, API structure, and original documentation are our property. You may not copy, modify, or distribute these elements without permission.

4. API Usage

Rate Limits

Free API access is limited to 60 requests per minute. Higher rate limits are available upon request. You agree not to circumvent rate limits or abuse our API.

Acceptable Use

You may use our API for:

  • Personal projects and applications
  • Educational purposes
  • Non-commercial and commercial applications

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Attempt to overwhelm or disrupt our servers
  • Scrape the entire database for redistribution
  • Use automated tools to circumvent rate limits
  • Misrepresent your application's relationship with BlocksItems.com
  • Use the API for any illegal purposes

5. User Conduct

When using our Service, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Transmit malware or other harmful code
  • Collect user information without consent

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • The information provided is accurate or complete
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or harmful components

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits or data
  • Business interruption
  • Costs of substitute services

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BlocksItems.com and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Change API endpoints or response formats
  • Adjust rate limits or access restrictions
  • Update these Terms and Conditions

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

[email protected]