Welcome to Pokémon Aaah! (PA!). This page explains the rules, policies, and disclaimers that apply to this website and its visitors in an easy-to-digest form.
By using this site, you agree to everything written below.
1. Who We Are
- Pokémon Aaah! (PA!) is a fan-made website created, owned and run by Philippe Van Lieu (“Nick15”) in California, USA.
- PA! is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, The Pokémon Company, or any of their partners (former or current).
- This site has been online in one form or another since 1999, and is still operated by its original creator.
2. Jurisdiction
- PA! is based in California, USA.
- All activities on this site fall under the laws of California and the United States, including but not limited to:
- Fair Use (17 U.S.C. § 107)
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
3. Privacy & Cookies
- PA! does not actively collect personal data.
- However, third-party services (like Google Analytics, DreamHost server logs, anti-spam tools, and social media embeds) may automatically collect information such as IP addresses, browser type, and traffic statistics.
- Some features may use cookies (e.g., comments, analytics, or plugins). By continuing to use the site, you consent to the use of cookies.
- PA! is not aimed at children under 13. The intended audience is ages 18 and up.
4. User Content
- If you post a comment, submit artwork, or otherwise share content with PA!, you remain the owner of your work.
- By sharing it, you give PA! permission to display and use it in connection with the site, including (but not limited to) advertising, shared content on social media, and anything else as needed for site operation, promotion, or community use.
- You may revoke this permission at any time by contacting the Owner, and the content will be removed.
5. Copyright & Ownership
- All original content on PA! created by the Owner is © Philippe Van Lieu (Nick15), all rights reserved.
- You may not copy, sell, or redistribute PA!’s original content without permission.
- Pokémon and related intellectual property are owned by their respective rights holders. Use of those materials here is under Fair Use for commentary, fan works, and education.
- If you believe your work has been used improperly, please contact the Owner. Valid DMCA requests will be honored.
6. Fonts & Assets
- Custom fonts and typefaces created by the Owner are free for personal, non-commercial use only.
- They may not be sold, redistributed, or used in commercial projects without permission.
7. Terms of Use
- PA! is provided for entertainment. While some content may be accurate, no guarantees are made. Use information here at your own risk.
- The Owner is not responsible for errors, omissions, or damages resulting from the use of this site.
- Content on PA! is provided “as is” and may change at any time.
- Use of this site’s content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models is strictly prohibited.
8. Rule of Thumb
The short version: “Basically don’t do anything bad, and nothing will go wrong.“
9. Contact
If you have legal questions, requests, or need to revoke permission for content, contact:
Email: nick15 (at) pokemonaaah (dot) net