Legal

1. What VGC Dojo is

VGC Dojo is a free, independent educational platform created by Etaerio Education Technologies LLC to help players study competitive Pokémon VGC strategy through training exercises and reference materials.

VGC Dojo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc.

2. Intellectual property

2.1 Pokémon - nominative & fair use

Pokémon and all related characters, names, and imagery are trademarks and copyrights of Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, and Creatures Inc.

We reference Pokémon species names, move names, type names, and ability names under the nominative fair use doctrine: there is no alternative way to discuss competitive Pokémon strategy without naming these game elements. Game mechanics such as type effectiveness and speed tiers are functional systems we reference for educational commentary under fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107). We do not reproduce game code, storylines, music, or other creative expression from the Pokémon franchise.

2.2 Visual assets

VGC Dojo displays Pokémon and item sprites as minimal visual references within educational exercises. These appear only as incidental illustrations of the game elements being discussed. We do not sell, sublicense, or independently distribute them.

• Pokémon sprites: Sourced from PokeAPI/sprites; underlying artwork remains the property of its respective rights holders. Some community-created sprites originate from the Smogon community.
• Item sprites: Derived from official game assets owned by their respective rights holders.

If a rights holder requests removal of specific assets, we will comply promptly (see Copyright takedown requests).

2.3 Our original content

Original content - including puzzles, scenarios, training methodologies, and site design - is the property of Etaerio Education Technologies LLC. Automated scraping or wholesale copying of our content for competing platforms is prohibited.

3. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Scrape, extract, or automatically collect our educational content.
• Republish our original puzzles or training methodologies commercially.
• Submit proprietary or confidential information through our feedback channels.
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation.

4. Disclaimers

VGC Dojo is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that it will improve your competitive performance.

Because VGC Dojo is a free service, our total liability to you is zero. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Etaerio Education Technologies LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

5. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms and Privacy Policy. When we do, we will update the version number and effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the platform after a change is posted constitutes acceptance.

6. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA. If a provision is found unenforceable in your jurisdiction, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.

7. Privacy overview

We designed VGC Dojo to collect as little data as possible:

• No accounts. We do not require registration or login.
• No cookies. We do not set cookies or use cookie-based tracking.
• No third-party analytics. No Google Analytics, no tracking pixels, no ad networks.
• No personal identifiers in analytics. Our analytics record only anonymous, aggregate-level usage data.
• Your training progress stays on your device.

8. What we collect

We collect anonymous usage data (which features are used, aggregate outcomes) to improve the platform. This data contains no names, email addresses, IP addresses, or any information that could identify you as an individual.

Some features invite you to submit information voluntarily - such as feedback forms or newsletter signup. We use this information solely to respond to you and improve the product. We do not sell or share your information with third parties.

9. Your rights & contact

You may request access to, deletion of, or correction of any personal information you have submitted to us. Because our analytics are anonymous, there is nothing to access or delete on a per-user basis for those records.

VGC Dojo is a general-audience educational tool. We do not require accounts and our analytics collect no personal identifiers.

For privacy requests or any legal inquiries, email lawyers@etaerio.fun. We will respond within 30 days.

Copyright takedown requests

If you are a rights holder and believe that material on VGC Dojo infringes your copyright or trademark, please send a written notice to lawyers@etaerio.fun containing the specific material at issue, your contact information, and a statement that you are the rights holder or authorized to act on their behalf. We will review valid notices promptly.

Contact

For legal inquiries, privacy requests, and copyright notices:

lawyers@etaerio.fun

For general questions and feedback:

followme@vgcdojo.com