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CommanderDude20
5 years ago
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Are Jedi Fallen Order mods legal?

 I know that the EULA says "You may not access, copy, modify or distribute the Application, unless expressly authorized by EA or permitted by law. You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract o...
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    Gargamel314
    5 years ago

    it does get dicey - EA or Respawn is never going to even care what you do to their game on your computer. A lawyer would tell you no, it's not legal, but it really comes down to about the same thing as copying the DVDs you bought to your hard drive. What a clause like this does is protect the developers from obligation to fix your game if a mod makes it stop working. It also does give them the power to end your service if you're causing problems with it that impact other players or their own servers - like in BF if you were using a mod to cheat, they could ban you from playing on-line because of this statement. With JFO being a totally offline game though, they aren't as concerned what you do with it. Are they going to go after you for changing Cal into a pink Mynock? probably not, but they're not going to help you change him back. It's also disrespectful to the developers and the cast when you start changing stuff around, not playing the game as it is intended. Cameron Monaghan threw some shade at some players that were modding his character to completely reinvent his appearance.

    Here's an article for more info:  https://blog.jipel.law.nyu.edu/2016/02/the-ip-implications-of-video-game-mods/

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Fury8778
3 years ago

In general, modifying or creating mods for games without the express permission of the game developer or publisher can potentially violate the terms of the End User License Agreement (EULA) and may constitute copyright infringement. However, there are some situations where modding may be considered legal under certain circumstances.

Regarding Jedi Fallen Order mods, it is important to note that Electronic Arts (EA) has not officially endorsed or authorized any mods for the game, and modifying the game may violate the EULA. That being said, some mods may be considered legal if they do not violate any of EA's terms of service or infringe on any intellectual property rights. For example, mods that simply change the appearance of characters or add new cosmetic options may be considered legal as long as they do not affect gameplay or create an unfair advantage for players.

On the other hand, mods that modify game files to alter gameplay mechanics or unlock features that are normally only available through paid DLC may be considered illegal and may result in consequences such as account bans or legal action.

As for the legality of creating mods, in general, modding is considered legal as long as it does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights. However, it is always best to consult the game's EULA and terms of service before creating or distributing mods to ensure that they do not violate any rules or regulations.

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