# Copyright & License Notice

**Effective Date:** May 23, 2026  
**Last Updated:** May 23, 2026  
**Version:** 5.0

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> **Fake Player Plugin is source-available software distributed under a custom license.**  
> The source code is publicly accessible for viewing, study, and private modification at:
>
> https://github.com/Pepe-tf/fake-player-plugin
>
> Redistribution, resale, sublicensing, and commercial redistribution are prohibited unless explicitly authorised in writing by the Developer.

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# Copyright Notice

```text
Copyright © 2024-2026 Bill_Hub (El_Pepes)

Fake Player Plugin ("FPP")
Developed and maintained by Bill_Hub (also known as El_Pepes)
```

This notice applies to:

- The Fake Player Plugin source code and compiled binaries (`fpp-*.jar`)
- Configuration templates and bundled resources
- Documentation, wiki pages, and written materials
- Official FPP websites and assets
- Developer-created derivative works and modifications

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# License Summary

## Permitted

| Permission | Status |
|---|---|
| Use the compiled Plugin on servers You own or operate | ✅ Allowed |
| Configure and operate the Plugin | ✅ Allowed |
| View and study the source code | ✅ Allowed |
| Modify the source code for private/internal use | ✅ Allowed |
| Create private forks for personal/internal use | ✅ Allowed |

## Prohibited

| Restriction | Status |
|---|---|
| Redistribute the Plugin or modified versions | ❌ Prohibited |
| Sell or sublicense the Plugin | ❌ Prohibited |
| Commercially redistribute the Plugin | ❌ Prohibited |
| Remove attribution or copyright notices | ❌ Prohibited |
| Represent unofficial builds as official releases | ❌ Prohibited |

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# Full License Text

```text
Fake Player Plugin Source-Available License
Version 4.0

Copyright © 2024-2026 Bill_Hub (El_Pepes)

1. DEFINITIONS

"Plugin" or "FPP" means the Fake Player Plugin software, including source code,
compiled binaries, documentation, configuration files, assets, and associated materials.

"Developer" or "Licensor" means Bill_Hub (also known as El_Pepes).

"You" or "Licensee" means any person or legal entity that downloads, installs,
accesses, modifies, or uses the Plugin.

"Redistribute" or "Redistribution" means making the Plugin available to any third
party in any form, including but not limited to public repositories, download links,
compiled distributions, mirrors, package managers, bundled software, or hosted services.

"Commercial Redistribution" means selling, sublicensing, licensing for payment,
bundling into paid products/services, or redistributing the Plugin for monetary
compensation or commercial advantage.

2. LICENSE GRANT

Subject to this License, the Developer grants You a limited, non-exclusive,
non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to:

  a) Use and operate the Plugin on Minecraft servers You own or manage;
  b) Configure and modify the Plugin for private or internal use;
  c) View and study the source code for educational and development purposes;
  d) Create private forks for internal use only.

3. RESTRICTIONS

You may NOT:

  a) Redistribute the Plugin or modified versions;
  b) Sell, sublicense, lease, or commercially redistribute the Plugin;
  c) Publish unofficial builds claiming to be official releases;
  d) Remove or alter copyright, attribution, or license notices;
  e) Use the Plugin in violation of applicable laws or third-party licenses.

4. COMMERCIAL USE

Running the Plugin on public or monetized Minecraft servers is permitted.

However, the Plugin itself may NOT be sold, sublicensed, licensed for payment,
commercially redistributed, or bundled into paid products or services without prior
written permission from the Developer.

5. SOURCE AVAILABILITY

The Plugin source code is publicly visible for reference, educational use,
and private modification.

This project is source-available software and is NOT open-source software.

6. THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS

Third-party libraries, APIs, and dependencies included with or used by the Plugin
remain subject to their own licenses and terms.

Nothing in this License overrides rights granted under applicable third-party licenses.

7. ATTRIBUTION

When using the Plugin in any permitted form, the following attribution must be retained:

  "Fake Player Plugin by Bill_Hub — https://github.com/Pepe-tf/fake-player-plugin"

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Plugin and all associated materials remain the intellectual property of the Developer.

No ownership rights are transferred under this License.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

9. TERMINATION

This License automatically terminates if You materially violate its terms.

Upon termination, You must cease all unauthorised redistribution and commercial
distribution activities involving the Plugin.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THE PLUGIN IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING
FROM USE OF THE PLUGIN.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This License shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Sweden,
without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this License is determined unenforceable, the remaining provisions
shall remain in full force and effect.

14. PREVIOUS LICENSED VERSIONS

Versions of the Plugin distributed under previous licenses remain subject to the
license terms under which those versions were originally released.
```

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# Third-Party Licenses

Fake Player Plugin may bundle, depend on, or integrate with the following third-party software components.

## PacketEvents
- **Author:** retrooper and contributors
- **License:** GPL-3.0
- **Purpose:** Packet-level networking integration
- **Website:** https://packetevents.com

## bStats / FastStats
- **Author:** Bastian Opperman and contributors
- **License:** MIT License
- **Purpose:** Anonymous optional metrics collection

## Paper API / Bukkit API
- **Author:** PaperMC and Bukkit contributors
- **License:** GPL-2.0 / LGPL-3.0
- **Purpose:** Minecraft server development APIs

## Authlib
- **Author:** Mojang AB / Microsoft
- **License:** Proprietary
- **Purpose:** GameProfile and skin data handling

## LuckPerms API
- **Author:** lucko and contributors
- **License:** MIT License
- **Purpose:** Permissions integration

## PlaceholderAPI
- **Author:** PlaceholderAPI contributors
- **License:** GPL-3.0
- **Purpose:** Placeholder support

## marked.js
- **Author:** Christopher Jeffrey and contributors
- **License:** MIT License
- **Purpose:** Markdown rendering

## DOMPurify
- **Author:** Cure53 and contributors
- **License:** Apache-2.0 / MIT License
- **Purpose:** HTML sanitization

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# Trademark Notice

"Fake Player Plugin", "FPP", and associated branding are identifiers of the Developer.

You may:

- Refer to the Plugin in reviews, tutorials, or compatibility notes
- State compatibility with Fake Player Plugin
- Link to official project pages

You may NOT:

- Imply official endorsement or affiliation
- Use the branding for competing distributions
- Present unofficial builds as official releases

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# Attribution

When using the Plugin in any permitted form, please retain attribution:

> Fake Player Plugin by Bill_Hub — https://github.com/Pepe-tf/fake-player-plugin

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# DMCA / Copyright Notices

For copyright concerns or infringement notices, contact:

| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Discord | https://discord.gg/QSN7f67nkJ |
| GitHub Issues | https://github.com/Pepe-tf/fake-player-plugin/issues |
| Modrinth | https://modrinth.com/plugin/fake-player-plugin-(fpp) |

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# Official Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/Pepe-tf/fake-player-plugin
- Discord: https://discord.gg/QSN7f67nkJ
- Modrinth: https://modrinth.com/plugin/fake-player-plugin-(fpp)

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*Copyright © 2024-2026 Bill_Hub (El_Pepes). All rights reserved.*

*Fake Player Plugin is source-available software distributed under the Fake Player Plugin Source-Available License v4.0.*

*Fake Player Plugin is not affiliated with Mojang AB or Microsoft Corporation.*
