Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PokeGPT at pokegpt.org (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and applicable national laws. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable EU consumer protection laws.

2. Description of Service

PokeGPT is a fan-made Pokemon AI assistant that provides information about Pokemon games, including team building advice, type matchups, move information, game walkthroughs, and general Pokemon knowledge. The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate responses and may not always be 100% accurate.

The Service is provided free of charge with optional features that may require tokens.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly notify us of any unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

4. Token System

Our Service uses a token-based system:

• Tokens are consumed when using the AI assistant
• Token balances are non-transferable between accounts
• We reserve the right to modify token costs and rewards with reasonable notice
• Tokens are provided for use within the Service and have no monetary value

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• Circumvent any rate limiting or access controls
• Share, resell, or redistribute access to your account
• Use the Service to generate harmful, abusive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content: The Service, including its design, code, and original content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

Pokemon Trademarks: Pokemon, and all related names, characters, and imagery are trademarks and copyrights of Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokemon Company. PokeGPT is a fan-made project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to these companies.

Your Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit through the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a limited license to use it solely to provide and improve the Service.

7. Disclaimer and Limitations

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely accurate. Pokemon information provided by our AI assistant is for entertainment and informational purposes only.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, and without affecting your statutory rights as a consumer, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and without affecting your statutory rights as a consumer under EU law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

9. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Service.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we reasonably believe is harmful to other users or our Service. We will provide reasonable notice where possible, unless immediate action is necessary.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us through the contact form. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, and we will handle your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the applicable national laws of your country of residence.

If you are a consumer in the EU, you benefit from mandatory provisions of consumer protection laws in your country of residence. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in your country of residence.

You may also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr to resolve disputes online.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using the contact form available on our website.