Disclaimer
Last Updated: March 19, 2026
Website Disclaimer
protocollib.net is an independent informational website created by fans of ProtocolLib and the broader Minecraft server development community. This site exists to provide helpful guides, download links, and documentation for ProtocolLib — the popular packet manipulation library for Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper servers.
We are not the official website for ProtocolLib. We do not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of the original developer (dmulloy2) or any past contributors. All product names, logos, brands, and trademarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners. Their use here is strictly for identification and informational purposes.
No Affiliation or Association
protocollib.net is independently operated and is NOT the official website for ProtocolLib.
Any information about ProtocolLib published here is gathered from publicly available sources including the official GitHub repository, BukkitDev page, Hangar listing, and community forums. For official support, bug reports, or feature requests, always visit the official ProtocolLib GitHub repository.
Download & File Hosting Disclaimer
We do not host ProtocolLib files on our servers. All download links on this website redirect to or reference the original distribution source:
- GitHub Releases — the primary official distribution channel maintained by dmulloy2
- Hangar (PaperMC) — the official Paper plugin repository listing
- BukkitDev — the legacy Bukkit plugin repository
- Maven Central — for developers adding ProtocolLib as a dependency
We do not modify, repackage, or alter the ProtocolLib JAR file in any way. We cannot guarantee the availability or integrity of files hosted on external platforms. Always verify that you are downloading from a trusted source before installing any plugin on your Minecraft server.
No Warranty / “As Is” Disclaimer
All information on this website is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content published here.
ProtocolLib versions, features, system requirements, and compatibility details may change at any time without our knowledge. The Minecraft server ecosystem evolves rapidly, and information that was accurate when written may become outdated. We do our best to keep content current, but errors and omissions can occur.
Limitation of Liability
Using any software found through this site is entirely at your own risk. protocollib.net and its operators are not liable for:
- Damage to your server, computer, data, or system
- Loss of data, world files, or player progress
- Security vulnerabilities or exploits related to installed plugins
- Compatibility issues between ProtocolLib and other plugins or server versions
- Server downtime, crashes, or performance degradation
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind
As a server administrator, you are responsible for:
- Verifying plugin authenticity before installation
- Testing plugins in a staging environment before deploying to production
- Creating regular backups of your server files and worlds
- Ensuring plugin compatibility with your server platform and Minecraft version
- Reviewing plugin permissions and configurations
Respect for Developers & Intellectual Property
We have genuine respect for the developers behind ProtocolLib. What started as a project by Kristian Strangeland (aadnk) and is now maintained by Dan Mulloy (dmulloy2) has become an essential part of the Minecraft server development ecosystem. ProtocolLib powers thousands of plugins and serves hundreds of thousands of servers worldwide.
All software featured on this site is the intellectual property of its respective creators. Our goal is to help server administrators discover and learn how to use ProtocolLib effectively — not to undermine the developers who built it.
We encourage everyone to:
- Report bugs and contribute feedback through the official GitHub issue tracker
- Respect the GPL-2.0 license under which ProtocolLib is distributed
- Credit ProtocolLib properly in plugins that depend on it
- Support open-source development in the Minecraft community
Fair Use & DMCA Policy
Content on this site — including descriptions, guides, screenshots, and feature lists — is created for informational and educational purposes. This qualifies under the Fair Use doctrine as:
- Commentary and analysis of publicly available software
- Educational guides and tutorials for server administrators
- Informational coverage of tools in the Minecraft development ecosystem
We respect copyright law and comply fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
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Changes to This Disclaimer
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