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Legal

Last updated: December 13, 2025

TL;DR

Blish HUD is free, open-source software. We do our best to ensure it is safe and compliant with Guild Wars 2 policies, but we provide the software "as-is." We are not ArenaNet.

Intellectual Property & Copyrights

Guild Wars 2 Content

Blish HUD is a fan-created project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ArenaNet, LLC or NCSoft Corporation.

©2010-2025 ArenaNet, LLC. All rights reserved. Guild Wars, Guild Wars 2, Heart of Thorns, Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire, ArenaNet, NCSOFT, the Interlocking NC Logo, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCSOFT Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Blish HUD Code & Assets

Except assets owned by ArenaNet or otherwise noted, the source code and original content of Blish HUD are licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, subject to the conditions of the license.

Terms of Use

By downloading, installing, or using Blish HUD (the "Software") or accessing our website, you agree to these terms.

Acceptable Use

Blish HUD is intended to be a utility overlay that enhances the Guild Wars 2 experience without violating the game's User Agreement or Rules of Conduct.

  • Compliance: We strive to ensure the core application remains compliant with ArenaNet’s Third-Party Program Policy.
  • Cheating: You agree not to use Blish HUD, or any third-party modules, to facilitate cheating, botting, automating gameplay, or gaining an unfair advantage over other players.

Third-Party Modules

Blish HUD supports a module system that allows third-party developers to extend functionality.

  • Disclaimer: Modules are created by community members. While we review modules for security before listing them in our repository, we cannot guarantee their functionality or continued maintenance.
  • Liability: We are not responsible for the content, data practices, or stability of third-party modules.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

"As-Is" Warranty

The Software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the Software or the use or other dealings in the Software.

Game Account Safety

While Blish HUD is designed to be safe and compliant, use of any third-party software with Guild Wars 2 is at your own risk.

  • We accept no liability for any actions taken against your Guild Wars 2 account (including warnings, suspensions, or bans) by ArenaNet.
  • We accept no liability for any performance issues, crashes, or data loss that may occur while using the Software.

Liability for Content

Scope of Module Review

While we review third-party modules before listing them in the Blish HUD repository, this review is strictly limited to technical security (checking for malware/viruses) and technical compliance with ArenaNet’s Third-Party Program Policy. We do not review modules for intellectual property rights, artistic content, or subjective appropriateness.

Third-Party Content

The specific content, designs, assets, and data contained within third-party modules are the sole responsibility of the module creators. Blish HUD does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of such content.

Our website, Blish HUD, and its modules may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as the Guild Wars 2 Wiki, fan-created sites & services, or external guides). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

Updates to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Software or website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at: [email protected]