Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Professor Oak's Pokémon Research Platform ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Research Participation

As a registered researcher, you agree to:

• Contribute to the Pokémon research database with accurate information
• Respect all Pokémon species and their natural habitats
• Share discoveries with the global research community
• Follow ethical guidelines in all research activities
• Not use research data for commercial exploitation without permission

3. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Providing accurate and complete registration information

4. Game Rules & Fair Play

When participating in research games and activities:

• Use only legitimate methods to catch and collect Pokémon
• No cheating, exploiting bugs, or using unauthorized tools
• Respect other researchers and maintain a friendly environment
• Report any suspicious activities or violations

5. Intellectual Property

All Pokémon names, characters, and related intellectual property are owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. This research platform is a educational project and not affiliated with these companies. All data is sourced from publicly available APIs and resources.

6. Data Usage

Research data collected through the platform may be used for:

• Educational and research purposes
• Improving the platform experience
• Generating anonymized statistics and insights
• Sharing with the global Pokémon research community

7. Prohibited Conduct

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Harassment or inappropriate behavior towards other users
• Sharing false or misleading research data
• Attempting to hack or exploit the platform
• Creating multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages
• Any illegal activities or copyright infringement

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these terms. You may also delete your account at any time through your profile settings.

9. Disclaimers

This service is provided "as is" without any warranties. We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this platform. This is an educational project and should be used for entertainment and learning purposes only.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact Professor Oak's research team through the platform's contact form or support channels.