Disclaimer:
The Pokémon 3D API is a fan-made, non-commercial, open-source project. It is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only.
All rights to Pokémon, characters, names, images, 3D models, animations, and other related assets are the exclusive property of The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, and Game Freak. This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, or Game Freak.
No copyright infringement is intended. This project may be discontinued at any time at the discretion of the intellectual property owners.
Use of Pokémon Intellectual Property:
This project utilizes Pokémon intellectual property under the principles of fair use, specifically due to its:
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Non-Commercial Nature: This project is entirely non-commercial and is not intended to generate any revenue or profit. It is offered free of charge to the community.
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Educational and Transformative Purpose: The project serves as an educational tool for learning about 3D modeling, web development, and API design. The use of Pokémon assets is transformative, as the project re-contextualizes them from a game into a technical platform for interactive 3D model viewing.
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Limited Use: The project uses only a limited number of Pokémon assets—specifically 3D models and related data—and does not reproduce substantial portions of official copyrighted works such as game code or storylines.
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No Market Harm: This project does not compete with or replace official Pokémon products, games, or merchandise. Its purpose is distinct from that of official releases.
Open Source License:
This project's code is licensed under the MIT License. This license applies only to the code, granting users the freedom to use, modify, and distribute it.
Crucially, the MIT License does not grant any rights to the Pokémon intellectual property itself. Users of this project are responsible for ensuring their use of the Pokémon assets complies with all applicable copyright laws and official usage guidelines.
Disclaimer Regarding Legal Advice:
This copyright notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For any legal questions regarding the use of intellectual property, please consult with a qualified legal professional.
Contact:
If you have any questions or concerns, please join the Discord server and reach out to the project's maintainer.