Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using PokeVerse, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this site.

Service Description

PokeVerse is a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia providing information about Pokémon species, types, moves, abilities, and strategies. We offer guides, news, and community features for Pokémon enthusiasts worldwide.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use PokeVerse only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts.
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content without permission.
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
• Use automated tools to access the site excessively (rate limits apply).
• Impersonate others or provide false information.
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account via Google OAuth. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

Intellectual Property

Important intellectual property information:

• Pokémon Trademarks: Pokémon and all Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures Inc. PokeVerse is an unofficial fan site not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or their affiliates.
• Site Content: Original content created by PokeVerse (guides, articles, design) is protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
• PokéAPI Attribution: Pokémon data is sourced from PokéAPI under its terms of use. We comply with PokéAPI's attribution requirements.
• User Content: You retain ownership of content you create (favorites, team compositions). By using PokeVerse, you grant us a license to store and display this content.

User-Generated Content

When you save favorites, create teams, or interact with community features, you grant PokeVerse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and store this content. You represent that you have the right to share any content you submit.

Disclaimers

Important disclaimers about our service:

• Unofficial Fan Site: PokeVerse is a fan-created project. We are not affiliated with Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc.
• Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, Pokémon data may contain errors or become outdated. We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of information.
• Third-Party Links: We may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites.
• Service Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. PokeVerse may be unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues.

Limitation of Liability

PokeVerse is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site. This includes but is not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or service interruptions.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PokeVerse, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to PokeVerse at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of PokeVerse after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of PokeVerse shall be resolved through good faith negotiation.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.