Disclaimer

Effective Date: 30 April, 2025

Thank you for checking out the Universal Pokémon Randomizer platform. This disclaimer is intended to inform you of our responsibilities, clarify our non-affiliation with official Pokémon entities, and explain how you should interact with our website, tools, and content.

By accessing or using this platform, you agree to the full terms of this disclaimer. If you disagree with any part of it, please stop using our services immediately.

1. Fan-Made Project – No affiliation with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company

The Universal Pokémon Randomizer is a fan-created project that exists solely for educational and entertainment purposes. This website and the tools it provides are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or related to Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., or The Pokémon Company International.

The names, characters, assets, and trademarks associated with Pokémon belong to their respective owners. This platform does not try to claim ownership or violate the intellectual property rights of these brands. We acknowledge and respect the rights of the original game developers and trademark holders.

Our use of Pokémon names, game mechanics, and visual references adheres to fair use principles, particularly for non-commercial, transformative, educational, and parody-related purposes.

2. General Disclaimer

All information on this website, including tutorials, downloads, guides, tooltips, game modification instructions, and blog content, is provided “as is” and solely for informational purposes. While we strive to keep our content accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information shared on this website.

We are not liable for:

• Inaccurate or outdated instructions
  
• User Misinterpretation of Randomizer Settings
  
• Unexpected outcomes from implementing suggested modifications
  
• Errors caused by changes in software, hardware, or third-party platforms
  

You use the information on this website entirely at your own risk. We recommend that you back up any game data or personal files before using the randomizer or making any changes.

3. Tool Use Disclaimer

Our randomizer tool is available as a free and open-source utility for fans looking to try out new ways to enjoy the Pokémon gaming experience. The tool is not a game, but rather a modification utility that allows users to change how certain games behave by randomly generating features like Pokémon encounters, movesets, evolutions, and trainer battles.

By utilizing the tool, you acknowledge and accept that:

• You are responsible for acquiring your own legally owned game backups.
  
• You will not use the tool to distribute or modify copyrighted software for commercial purposes.
  
• You are solely responsible for the tool’s effects on your gaming files, emulator behavior, and system performance.
  

We do not tolerate piracy, unauthorized distribution of game files, or the circumvention of copyright protection mechanisms. Users are expected to follow all applicable intellectual property laws in their jurisdiction.

4. Software Compatibility and Technological Risks

While the Universal Pokémon Randomizer has been designed to work reliably across multiple versions of the Pokémon games, we cannot guarantee flawless operation in all situations. Compatibility may vary depending on:

• Region or game version
  
• Platform (emulator versus physical device)
  
• The operating system
  
• Java version, or system permissions
  

You understand and agree to:

• Use of the tool may cause unintended gameplay bugs, corrupted saves, or game crashes.
  
• Our team does not guarantee that the tool will always function as intended.
  
• We accept no responsibility for any data loss, system issues, or errors caused by the use of this tool.
  

If you encounter problems, we recommend consulting the [Troubleshooting Guide] or contacting your emulator’s support community for assistance.

5. Disclaimer for Third-Party Links and Downloads

This website may contain download links or references to external platforms like GitHub or community-hosted repositories. While we strive to ensure that these sources are trustworthy and legitimate, we have no control over third-party websites and cannot verify their security, content, or privacy practices.

When you download files or click on third-party links:

• You acknowledge that you are acting at your own discretion and risk.
  
• You should always scan files with antivirus or malware detection software.
  
• You agree that we are not responsible for any damage, viruses, data breaches, or problems caused by third-party content.
  

When downloading from the internet, always exercise caution and avoid running files from untrusted sources.

6. No Professional Advice

None of the information on this website should be taken as legal, technical, financial, or professional advice. While we strive to provide clear and useful instructions, users must determine what is applicable to their specific situation.

For instance:

• If you are unsure whether randomizing a game violates local copyright laws, seek legal advice.
  
• If a tool crashes your emulator, consult emulator-specific documentation rather than blaming the randomizer.
  

We accept no responsibility for decisions or actions based on our content.

7. Community Input and User Feedback

Some pages on our website may contain user-generated content, such as feedback, comments, or shared experiences. These contributions do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of our development team.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove any user-generated content that is

• Abuse, offense, or discrimination
  
• Promotional nature
  
• Violation of third-party rights.
  
• misleading or spammy
  

We strive to create a welcoming fan community, but we are not responsible for the accuracy or behavior of user-generated content.

8. Changes in Tools or Website

We may update, modify, or remove features of our website or randomizer tool without prior notice. We may update, modify, or remove features of our website or randomizer tool without prior notice. These changes may have an impact on the tool’s behavior, functionality, compatibility, or content.

We have no obligation to:

• Maintain backward compatibility with previous versions.
  
• Provide support for legacy configurations.
  
• Continue developing indefinitely.

We appreciate user feedback and bug reports, but use of the tool is entirely at your discretion.

9. Limitations of Liability

To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, the Universal Pokémon Randomizer team and contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of:

• The ability or inability to use the tool or website
  
• Third-party content or downloaded files
  
• Mistakes, errors, or omissions
  
• Unauthorized use of your device or data
  
• Gameplay corruption or save file issues
  

This limitation of liability applies even if we were aware of the possibility of such damages.

10. Consent and Acceptance

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms set forth in this Disclaimer. You agree to:

• You recognize the fan-made nature of this project.
  
• You accept the risks associated with using experimental or third-party tools.
  
• You will take reasonable precautions when changing your games.
  

11. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this disclaimer or your use of the site, please use our contact form.

Contact Us
Visit the Troubleshooting Guide

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Thank you for joining the Universal Pokémon Randomizer community. Your enthusiasm helps to keep the fan spirit alive!