📜Contractor Terms
EcoSMP Work Agreement
EcoSMP Independent Contractor Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: September 8th, 2025 Client: EcoSMP, a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Pixl (“Client”) Contact: email [email protected] or message pixl.gg on Discord Canonical URL: [https://docs.ecosmp.net/other/contractor-terms]
Introduction & Purpose
EcoSMP works with independent contractors worldwide to build and grow the project. These Terms & Conditions apply to every contractor performing paid work for EcoSMP, including but not limited to builders, developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, video editors, and technical specialists.
By accepting payment from EcoSMP for any work, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must decline the payment and notify EcoSMP in writing before receiving funds.
Standard Acceptance Line: By accepting this payment, you agree to EcoSMP’s Independent Contractor Terms & Conditions at [URL]. These Terms apply to this project and to all past work delivered to EcoSMP and supersede any conflicting terms unless a separate written agreement signed by both parties expressly overrides them.
1) Definitions
Contractor means the individual or entity performing work for Client.
Work means any deliverable or service created or performed for Client, including Minecraft builds, worlds, schematics, models, textures, skins, datapacks, plugins, code, scripts, designs, graphics, art, music, sound, video, animations, thumbnails, documentation, marketing materials, and all related materials.
Project means the specific engagement referenced in the parties’ communications, orders, invoices, or statements of work.
Background IP means intellectual property owned or controlled by Contractor before the Project that is incorporated into or necessary to use the Work.
2) Acceptance by Conduct
By accepting any payment from Client on or after the Effective Date, Contractor accepts and agrees to be bound by these Terms for the current Project and, as described in Section 7, for prior Work. If Contractor does not agree, Contractor must decline the payment before receiving funds and notify Client in writing.
3) Originality and Non-Infringement
3.1 Contractor represents and warrants that the Work is original to Contractor and does not copy, adapt, or derive from any third-party content, paid or free assets, public schematics, published builds, tutorials, marketplaces, code repositories, datasets, or prior commissions, in whole or in part, unless expressly approved under Section 4. 3.2 Contractor represents that the Work does not infringe or misappropriate any copyright, moral right, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, license, or other right of any third party. 3.3 Contractor will not upload, publish, sell, resell, license, repost, share, or otherwise distribute the Work in any form without Client’s prior written permission, including in portfolios and social media.
4) Third-Party Materials and Open Source
4.1 No third-party materials may be included in the Work without Client’s prior written approval identifying each item. 4.2 Open source for developers: Contractor may use third-party libraries or frameworks only if:
They are compatible with the Project’s license goals and do not impose copyleft or disclosure obligations on Client’s code or content,
Contractor provides a list of such components and their licenses on request, and
Contractor complies with all attribution and notice requirements. 4.3 Copyleft components requiring Client to open-source its code (e.g., GPL) must not be used without Client’s prior written approval. 4.4 If Client approves any third-party material, Contractor must secure and deliver a license to Client that is exclusive where feasible for non-code assets, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free, and sufficient for Client’s intended commercial uses. 4.5 Contractor remains fully responsible for license compliance and non-infringement.
5) Tools, AI, and Datasets
5.1 Contractor may use tools, engines, and assistive technologies, including generative AI, provided the final Work is original, non-infringing, and can be assigned to Client under Section 8. 5.2 Contractor will not train models on Client’s confidential information, worlds, assets, code, or data without Client’s prior written permission. 5.3 On request, Contractor will disclose which tools or models materially contributed to the Work.
6) Exclusivity and No Reuse
6.1 The Work is exclusive to Client. Contractor may not reuse, resell, adapt, port to other versions, or create derivatives of the Work for any other party. 6.2 Unless Client gives written permission, Contractor may not publicly display or publish the Work, including in portfolios, showcases, marketplaces, or social media.
7) Retroactive Coverage for Past Work
For any Work delivered to Client before the Effective Date, Contractor agrees that by accepting any payment from Client on or after the Effective Date, the originality, exclusivity, ownership, confidentiality, and compliance obligations in these Terms apply retroactively to that prior Work. If Contractor does not agree, Contractor must not accept any further payment from Client.
8) Ownership, Assignment, and Work Made for Hire
8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Work is a “work made for hire” for Client upon payment. 8.2 To the extent any part of the Work is not a work made for hire, Contractor irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title, and interest worldwide in and to the Work, including all copyrights and renewals. 8.3 Contractor waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any moral rights or similar rights and agrees not to assert them against Client. 8.4 Background IP: If the Work includes or depends on Background IP, Contractor must identify it in writing before delivery and grants Client a perpetual, worldwide, transferable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and create derivatives of such Background IP as necessary for Client to fully use and exploit the Work. 8.5 Client owns the Work exclusively and may use, reproduce, modify, distribute, perform, display, sublicense, sell, or otherwise exploit it for any purpose, worldwide and in perpetuity.
9) Deliverables, Versions, and Acceptance
9.1 Contractor will deliver all source and working files needed for full use and modification of the Work, including editable files, lossless exports, world saves, schematics, code repositories, build scripts, assets, and documentation. Compiled outputs alone are not sufficient. 9.2 Client will have a reasonable review period after delivery to identify non-conformities. 9.3 Contractor will correct defects at no additional cost within a reasonable time.
10) Confidentiality and Security
10.1 Contractor will keep confidential and secure all nonpublic information received from Client, including server data, worlds, seeds, coordinates, credentials, business details, pricing, and private communications. 10.2 Contractor will use such information only to perform the Project, apply reasonable security practices, and promptly notify Client of any suspected breach. 10.3 Upon request or termination, Contractor will return or securely destroy Client’s confidential materials and access credentials.
11) Subcontractors
Contractor may not subcontract the Work without Client’s prior written consent. Contractor remains fully responsible for all obligations and deliverables and will ensure subcontractors are bound to obligations at least as protective as these Terms.
12) Independent Contractor Status, Payments, and Records
12.1 Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of Client. Contractor has no authority to bind Client. 12.2 Payment terms are as stated in the parties’ communications, orders, or invoices. 12.3 Contractor is solely responsible for taxes, social charges, insurance, permits, and legal compliance. 12.4 Contractor will keep reasonable records of compliance and provide documentation on request in the event of a dispute.
13) Breach, Remedies, and Takedowns
13.1 If Contractor breaches Sections 3 through 8 or 10 through 11, Client may pursue any and all remedies, including refunds, cancellation of remaining payments, damages, injunctive relief, DMCA or similar takedowns, disabling access, and recovery of reasonable costs and attorney fees where permitted by law. 13.2 Contractor will promptly assist in removing infringing or unauthorized copies and provide information necessary to effect takedowns.
14) Portfolio Use and Publicity
Contractor may not display the Work publicly without Client’s written permission. If permitted, Contractor must follow Client’s crediting instructions and may not disclose confidential details.
15) Termination
Client may terminate a Project for convenience or breach. On termination, Contractor will deliver all in-progress files. Client will pay for conforming Work delivered up to termination unless termination results from Contractor’s breach of Sections 3 through 8 or 10 through 11.
16) International Contractors, Governing Law, and Venue
16.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to conflict of law rules. 16.2 The exclusive venue for disputes is the state or federal courts of Colorado, United States, and the parties consent to personal jurisdiction there. 16.3 English is the governing language. 16.4 Nothing prevents Client from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in any jurisdiction to stop ongoing misuse or infringement.
17) Notices
Notices may be sent by email to Client’s listed contact or to Contractor’s last known email or platform handle. Notices are effective when sent.
18) Assignment
Contractor may not assign or transfer rights or obligations under these Terms without Client’s prior written consent. Client may assign these Terms to an affiliate, successor, or purchaser of assets or business.
19) Entire Agreement and Precedence
These Terms apply to all Projects unless a separate written agreement signed by both parties expressly states that it overrides these Terms. No invoice, order form, platform terms, message, or other document will alter these Terms unless expressly agreed in writing by both parties.
20) Changes
Client may update these Terms from time to time. The version in effect when Contractor accepts payment governs that payment and related Work. Client will maintain a visible version date or changelog on this page.
21) Severability and No Waiver
If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of that provision.
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