LEGAL
Disclaimer
Please read this before using the guides and links on pokeapi.org.
Effective date: November 5, 2026
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Independent Educational Website
pokeapi.org is an independent website that publishes educational guides about the public PokéAPI service. All content is provided for general information and learning.
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This website is operated by the pokeapi.org editorial team. It is not the official PokéAPI website, and it isn’t affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the PokéAPI maintainers, Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures, The Pokémon Company or any other rights holder. The official API is at pokeapi.co.
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Code Examples Are for Learning
Code samples and technical explanations are simplified for teaching. Test, review and adapt them before using them in production software.
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External Links & Availability
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Your Implementation & Fair Use
If you build with PokeAPI, you’re responsible for how your application calls the API, including caching responses and following the official fair-use policy.
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Artwork & Sprites
The open-source code license doesn’t grant rights to Pokémon artwork, sprites or other game assets. Check the relevant rights before reusing any images.
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Limitation of Liability
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Corrections & Changes
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Contact
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