Terms of Service

1. Use of the Website

1.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

1.2 Permitted Use

PokeDB.org is a Pokémon fan website intended for informational and entertainment purposes. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.

1.3 Prohibited Conduct

  • Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Interfere with the operation of the Website.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website.
  • Use automated scripts to collect information from the Website.

2. Intellectual Property

2.1 Ownership of Content

All original material on PokeDB.org, including text, images, and website design, is the property of PokeDB.org or its respective content creators, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

2.2 Disclaimer of Affiliation

PokeDB.org is an independent, fan-created website and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially associated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.

3. User Contributions

3.1 User Responsibility, Content Removal Policy & Fair Use Compliance

By submitting content, users confirm they have the legal right to do so and that their submission does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property laws. All submitted content must be either an original creation or comply with fair-use guidelines. PokeDB.org reserves the right to remove any content at its sole discretion, including but not limited to cases of copyright infringement, policy violations, or legal concerns.

3.2 Ownership and License

All original content submitted to PokeDB.org, including text, images, and designs, remains the property of its respective creators unless otherwise specified. However, by submitting content, users grant PokeDB.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, and display the content in any form and medium.

4. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

PokeDB.org is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no guarantees regarding uninterrupted access, availability, or functionality. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without prior notice.

Data Accuracy Disclaimer: All information provided on PokeDB.org is collected from user submissions, online forums, and the PokeAPI. While the creators of PokeDB.org strive to present the best information available, we make no guarantees as to the validity or accuracy of the data. Users are advised to verify any information independently.

5. Third-Party Links

PokeDB.org may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

6. Updates & Modifications

We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of PokeDB.org after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@pokedb.org. Please allow us a reasonable period to respond to your request.