DMCA / Copyright Policy

Copyright Acknowledgment

Pokemon Random is a fan-made, non-commercial project. We acknowledge that all Pokemon-related names, characters, sprites, sounds, and other assets are trademarks and copyrights of Nintendo Co., Ltd., Game Freak Inc., and The Pokemon Company International. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies.

All Pokemon data and images displayed on this site are sourced from the open-source PokeAPI project, which itself derives its data from publicly available Pokemon information.

DMCA Notice

If you believe that any content on Pokemon Random infringes your copyright, please send us a DMCA takedown notice. We will respond promptly to valid requests and remove infringing material.

How to File a DMCA Notice

Your DMCA notice must include the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work — A description of the original work that you claim has been infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material — The exact URL on pokemonrandom.com where the infringing material is located.
• Your contact information — Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• Statement of good faith — A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• Statement of accuracy — A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
• Physical or electronic signature — Your physical signature or a scanned electronic signature.

Where to Send DMCA Notices

Please send your DMCA notice to: dmca@pokemonrandom.com

We will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and process valid takedown requests within 72 hours.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed from Pokemon Random in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notice must include:

• Identification of the removed material and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send counter-notices to: dmca@pokemonrandom.com

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. Since we do not require user accounts, repeat infringement may result in IP-level blocking.

Fair Use Statement

Pokemon Random believes that its use of Pokemon-related content falls under fair use as a transformative, non-commercial, fan-made tool that adds value through new functionality (randomization, team building, education about type matchups) without competing with the original works. We display data and images for informational and educational purposes only and do not host or distribute any Pokemon games, ROMs, or copyrighted media files.

However, we respect the rights of copyright holders and will honor all valid takedown requests, even when fair use might apply.

Designated Copyright Agent

Email: dmca@pokemonrandom.com
Response time: 24-72 hours

Additional Information

Fair Use Statement

Pokémon Random is a fan-made, non-commercial website that provides free tools and resources for the Pokémon community. We believe that our use of Pokémon names, data, and imagery constitutes fair use under United States copyright law, as our content is transformative in nature, adds significant value through new functionality such as randomization and team building tools, and does not compete with or substitute for the original works of Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. We use openly licensed data from the PokéAPI, which is a community-maintained open-source project that provides Pokémon data for educational and informational purposes. We do not host, distribute, or facilitate the distribution of any Pokémon games, ROMs, or other copyrighted media files.

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your content was removed from our website in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us. A valid counter-notification must include your physical or electronic signature, identification of the material that was removed and the location at which it appeared before it was removed, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, your name, address, telephone number, and email address, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which we may be found. Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed material within 10 to 14 business days, unless we first receive notice from the copyright owner that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. We also reserve the right to terminate access to any user who violates our terms of service or copyright policies. If you believe that a user of our website is a repeat infringer, please contact us with supporting evidence and we will investigate the matter promptly. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and law-abiding community, and we take all claims of copyright infringement seriously.