Terms, licenses
& good practice.

01 / USING THIS WEBSITE

SamWorks Arcade site terms

Last updated: November 4, 2026

By using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and respectfully. The site provides information, original browser mini-games, and links to community gaming services. You are responsible for checking that your use complies with the rules and laws that apply to you.

Availability and external services

We may update, suspend, or remove site features at any time. External websites, games, and servers are operated by others and have their own terms, privacy practices, and availability. Links do not mean SamWorks Studios endorses those services.

Content and acceptable use

Unless a page says otherwise, original SamWorks Arcade site text, design, and code are not offered under an open-source license by this document. Do not misuse the site, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, or reproduce protected third-party content without permission.

No warranties; liability

The site is provided “as is” and “as available,” to the extent permitted by law. We do not promise uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or compatibility with every device. Nothing in these terms limits rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded.

Changes and contact

Terms may be revised by publishing an updated version here. Questions can be sent to dev.samworks@gmail.com.

02 / END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

Basic EULA outline

Example only — not legal advice. This checklist is not a complete or ready-to-sign agreement. A EULA should be tailored to the actual product, jurisdiction, distribution model, and consumer rights. Have qualified counsel review it before use.

1. License grant

Identify the licensor and product, then describe whether the user receives a limited, personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license and the permitted purpose of use.

2. Restrictions

State only the restrictions that are lawful and relevant, such as limits on redistribution, modification, reverse engineering, or commercial use. Account for exceptions required by applicable law.

3. Ownership and third-party materials

Explain that the license grants permission to use the product and does not transfer ownership. List third-party components and link to their separate notices and license terms.

4. Updates, services, and termination

Describe updates, online features, account requirements, support (if any), and the conditions and effects of termination. Do not promise service availability unless you can deliver it.

5. Disclaimers, liability, and governing terms

Set out any legally permitted warranty disclaimers and liability limits, plus applicable law, dispute handling, and contact details. Consumer protection rules may override some terms.

6. Acceptance

Explain clearly when the agreement applies and how the user accepts it. Provide a copy before purchase or installation where required.

03 / PRIVACY NOTICE

Privacy notice checklist

This site is currently a static website. Do not treat this checklist as a claim that specific analytics, accounts, or tracking technologies are used. Update it to describe the actual deployed services and data flows before publishing a privacy notice.

• Identify the responsible organization and provide a privacy contact.
• List the personal data actually collected, its source, purpose, legal basis (where applicable), and retention period.
• Name relevant service providers and explain international transfers, if any.
• Describe user rights and how to exercise them, including complaint options where required.
• Explain cookies, local storage, and device permissions based on a real technical audit.
• State the notice's effective date and how significant updates will be communicated.

04 / OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE

Common software licenses

MIT License

A permissive license that allows use, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale, provided the copyright and permission notice are included. It gives no express patent grant and disclaims warranties and liability.

Apache License 2.0

A permissive license with an express patent license and patent-termination terms. Redistribution requires preserving the license, notices, and any required change notices; modified files must be marked appropriately.

BSD 3-Clause License

A permissive license allowing redistribution and use with or without modification, subject to retaining notices and not using contributors' names for endorsement without permission.

GNU GPL version 3

A strong copyleft license. Distribution of covered work and derivatives generally requires providing corresponding source under GPLv3 and preserving the license and notices. It also includes patent and anti-tivoization provisions. Get legal guidance for complex combinations.

GNU LGPL version 3

A weaker copyleft license commonly used for libraries. It has conditions for modifications to the library and for distributing combined works, including requirements that preserve users' ability to modify or replace the LGPL component.

05 / CREATIVE WORKS

Common content licenses

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)

Allows sharing and adaptation, including commercially, if appropriate credit, a license link, and an indication of changes are provided. Exceptions and third-party rights may still apply.

Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Allows sharing and adaptation, including commercially, with attribution; adaptations must generally be shared under the same or a compatible license.

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Allows sharing and adaptation with attribution for noncommercial purposes. “NonCommercial” depends on use context; seek permission if your intended use is commercial or unclear.

Creative Commons Zero (CC0 1.0)

Designed to waive copyright and related rights as far as legally possible, with a fallback license. It does not waive rights that cannot be waived or guarantee that a work is free of third-party rights.

All rights reserved / proprietary

Without an applicable open license or separate permission, default copyright rules generally apply. Do not assume that material found online is free to copy, modify, or redistribute.

06 / COMMUNITY PLAY

Game and server terms checklist

Online games and community servers may have separate rules from the website. A useful rules page should clearly cover respectful conduct, prohibited cheating or harassment, moderation actions and appeals, age requirements, user-created content, service availability, and how to contact a moderator.

Torch SMP is an independent fan project. Minecraft and related assets are owned by their respective rights holders. Follow the official Minecraft usage guidelines and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

07 / QUICK REFERENCE

Choosing a license

• Want broad reuse with minimal conditions? Compare MIT, Apache-2.0, and BSD-3-Clause.
• Want downstream distributed derivatives to stay open under the same terms? Review GPL-3.0 (or LGPL-3.0 for certain library use).
• Licensing creative text, images, or media? Consider the Creative Commons options and their attribution, share-alike, and noncommercial conditions.
• Not sure you have the right to license every part? Audit dependencies and contributors first; ask a qualified professional.

Always read the full license text from its authoritative source before relying on a summary. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.