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Captain of Industry – Official Modding Policy

Effective date: 22 June 2025

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1  Purpose

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MaFi Games embraces a creative modding community and encourages the development of user‑made content ("Mods") that enhances gameplay while respecting the intellectual property (IP) of Captain of Industry. This Policy sets out the permissions, limits, and obligations that apply when you de-compile, inspect, or otherwise interact with the game’s binaries or assets for modding purposes.

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2  Definitions


Mod – Any user‑generated content, add‑on, plug‑in, or modification that changes or extends the functionality, visuals, audio, or gameplay of Captain of Industry and is intended to run only on unmodified, legally obtained copies of the game.

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Non‑commercial – Distributed free of charge, though voluntary donations or "pay‑what‑you‑want" tips are allowed. No mandatory fees, paywalls, or in‑app purchases.

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MaFi Games – Developer and publisher of Captain of Industry.

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You – An individual who lawfully owns or accesses a copy of Captain of Industry and wishes to create or distribute Mods.

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3  Modding Exception – Permitted Use

 

You may de‑compile, disassemble, inspect, and reference game code solely to create and distribute Non‑commercial Mods, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

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  1. Platform Restriction – The Mod runs on unmodified, lawfully obtained copies of Captain of Industry.

  2. Free Distribution – The Mod is offered free of charge (optional donations allowed).

 

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4  Distribution Guidelines

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  • Hosting: GitHub, personal websites, and similar platforms are permitted.

  • Bundling: Do not bundle the game’s original DLLs, assets, or source code. Distribute only your own files (e.g., compiled Mod DLLs, JSON configs, textures you created).

  • Malware and data collection: Mods must not contain or facilitate:

    • viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, spyware, crypto‑miners, or any other malicious or harmful payloads;

    • unauthorized collection, transmission, or disclosure of personal or confidential data;

    • unsolicited network connections, backdoors, or remote‑control functionality unrelated to the Mod’s stated features;

    • code that intentionally degrades system performance, damages hardware, or circumvents operating‑system or platform security features

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5  Donations & Monetization

 

Voluntary donations (e.g., Patreon, Ko‑fi) are allowed, but you may not:

  • Charge a mandatory fee to download, access, or use the Mod.

  • Lock functional content behind paywalls.

  • Sell Mods or Mod packs on any store or marketplace.

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6  Prohibited Uses 

Without prior written permission from MaFi Games, you may NOT:

  1. Reverse‑engineer or inspect game code to design, develop, or improve any other video game, software product, or interactive experience, whether commercial or non‑commercial.

  2. Re‑publish, share, or distribute any portion of MaFi Games’ original or modified source code without following notice: “Portions © MaFi Games – used under the Captain of Industry Modding Policy. Not for standalone use.”.

  3. Incorporate game code, assets, or derivations into other software or games.

  4. Remove copyright notices, trademarks, or this documentation from the game files or your Mod.

  5. Circumvent, disable, or bypass any technical protection measures (TPMs) present in the game.

  6. Infringe third‑party rights, post hateful or illegal content, or violate platform terms of service.

 

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7  Ownership & Rights

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  • Game IP – MaFi Games retains all rights, title, and interest in Captain of Industry and its underlying code, art, and assets

  • Your Contributions – You retain ownership of original content you create for the Mod; however, by distributing a Mod you grant MaFi Games a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the Mod (or portions of it) for promotional or compatibility purposes.

 

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8  Liability & Warranty Disclaimer 

 

THE GAME, MODDING TOOLS, AND SAMPLE CODE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. MAFI GAMES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE CREATION OR USE OF MODS.

 

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9  Enforcement

 

MaFi Games reserves the right to:

  • Request removal or alteration of any Mod that violates this Policy.

  • Revoke your Modding Exception and pursue legal remedies if you breach these terms or applicable law.

 

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10  Reporting & Contact

 

If you believe a Mod violates this Policy or you wish to request written permission for uses outside the Modding Exception, please contact us at modding@coigame.com.

 

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11  Policy Changes

 

MaFi Games may update this Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted at https://coigame.com/modding-policy. Continued creation or distribution of Mods after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

 

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12 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

 

This Modding Policy, Captain of Industry, and all Mods are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Policy or the creation or distribution of Mods shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and you irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.​​​

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Thank you for keeping the Captain of Industry community vibrant and respectful!

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