From c334cefbd630dc017850624f13f3660c2ab654db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Breezebuilder <28330882+Breezebuilder@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:05:55 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Submission Policy - Added basic rules to clarify that submissions must be safe, legal, and generally inoffensive - Clarified redistribution terms for submitted mods - Clarified willingness to remove any content by request - Added requirements and guidelines for submitting mods on behalf of others --- README.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0d879418..899c40d1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -94,4 +94,40 @@ Once your submission is reviewed and approved, your mod will be added to the Bal --- -Thanks for contributing to the **Balatro Mod Index** and helping the community grow! +## Submission Policy + +All submissions must be safe, legal, and appropriate for a general audience. This means: +1. No mods containing malware or spyware. + +2. No copyrighted content that is used without permission. + +3. No hateful, discriminatory, or offensive material. + +By submitting your own mod to the *Balatro Mod Index*, you are agreeing to allow your mod to be displayed in and redistributed by [Balatro Mod Manager](https://github.com/skyline69/balatro-mod-manager/). +If you would like your content to be removed from the *Balatro Mod Index* at any point, please create an [Issue](https://github.com/skyline69/balatro-mod-index/issues) or submit a [Pull Request](https://github.com/skyline69/balatro-mod-manager/pulls) with the relevant content deleted. + + +### Third-Party Submissions +Mods should ideally be submitted by their creators. If you would like to submit a mod on behalf of a mod's creator, please do so in a way that is considerate of the author, their creative works, and their time. + +Mods will only be accepted on the Balatro Mod Index if they have been released under a redistribution-friendly license (such as GPL, MIT, MPL or similar), or if the mod's authors have given explicit and public permission. +It is strongly encouraged to ask for permission before submitting other's mods to the *Balatro Mod Index*, regardless of license. + +**Before submitting mods created by other people:** +1. Check that the mod is **working** on the most current version of the game, and has not been **deprecated** or **abandoned**. + +2. Check that the mod's **license** allows **redistribution** by third parties - otherwise, **ask permission** from the creator. + +3. Check the mod's requirements for **Steamodded** and **Talisman**, along with any other dependencies that should be listed in the description. + +4. Check if the mod requires a specific installation **folder name**, and set the `folderName` parameter accordingly. + +5. Check that the mod doesn't have any other special or unusual **installation requirements**. + +6. Check if the mod has any **promotional images** that might be suitable for use as a **thumbnail**. + +When submitting a mod on behalf of someone else, please link to the latest **Release** whenever possible rather than the latest repository HEAD. +This helps to keep modded Balatro stable for more players, by only using tested releases instead of potentially untested in-development builds. + + +Thanks for contributing to the *Balatro Mod Index* and helping the community grow!