Terms of use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Pokobase mobile application (“App”) and related services. The App is operated by Thjis, registered in the Netherlands (“Thjis”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

Independence and third-party games

Pokobase is an independent companion and reference tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the publishers, developers, or rights holders of Pokopia, Pokémon, or any related trademarks or properties. All game-related names and imagery are used for identification and informational purposes only.

Eligibility

You must be old enough to enter a binding contract and to use the App under the rules of your app store and local law. The App is not intended for children under 13 (or the higher age required in your region).

License to use the App

We grant you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the App for your own non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms and the rules of the store from which you downloaded the App (Apple App Store or Google Play).

Advertising

The free version of the App may display advertisements served through Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) or similar platforms. Ad delivery is subject to the ad network’s terms and your device or account ad settings. If you purchase an ad-free entitlement where offered, we aim to disable third-party ads in the App for that device according to how the purchase is implemented in the App.

In-app purchases and billing

The App may offer in-app purchases, including a one-time “remove ads” / ad-free purchase as described in the App. We may also offer or test other products (for example subscriptions) from time to time; exact titles and prices are those shown in the store at checkout. Payments are processed by Apple or Google, not by us directly. Your purchase is subject to the store’s terms, including how payment is collected and how any subscription renews.

• Auto-renewal (subscriptions). If you buy a subscription, unless you cancel before the end of the current period, it may renew automatically at the then-current price, charged to your store account, as described in the store.
• Cancellation. You may cancel a subscription at any time through your Apple or Google account subscription settings. Cancellation stops renewal at the end of the current billing period; access typically continues until that period ends, as determined by the store.
• Refunds. Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google according to their policies and applicable law, not by us.
• Price and currency. Prices we show in the App or on our site may be stated in a reference currency (for example USD). Apple or Google may display and charge in another currency based on your store region.

No statutory right of withdrawal for immediate digital supply (EU / UK)

If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, digital content supplied immediately may not be subject to the usual 14-day cancellation right where the law allows an exception because you requested immediate performance and acknowledged losing that right once supply begins.

By completing a purchase in the App, you expressly request immediate access to the purchased functionality and acknowledge that you may lose any statutory right of withdrawal for that purchase to the extent applicable law permits. This does not limit mandatory rights for lack of conformity or other non-waivable claims.

Offers, tests, and regional differences

We may present different prices, products, trials, paywalls, or features to different users based on factors such as region, language, app store country, device type, or similar segments, including A/B tests. Nothing in these Terms guarantees you a specific price or offer available to another user.

Termination

By you. You may stop using the App at any time. Deleting the App does not cancel a subscription — cancel in your Apple or Google subscription settings.

By us. We may suspend or terminate your access to the App (or cease offering the App) if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms, if required by law or by a platform, or to protect security, users, or the public. Where reasonable, we will try to give notice; in urgent cases we may act without prior notice.

Termination does not cancel an active store subscription. Provisions that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution) survive termination.

Apple App Store–specific terms

If you use the App on an Apple device, you acknowledge that these Terms are between you and Thjis only, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App. If the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple may refund the purchase price, if any, paid for the App; to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation. Apple is not responsible for addressing claims relating to the App or your use of it. In the event of a third-party claim that the App infringes intellectual property rights, Apple is not responsible for investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of that claim. You represent that you are not in a U.S.-embargoed country or on a U.S. government restricted-party list. Your right to use the App follows the Usage Rules in the Apple Media Services Terms.

Google Play–specific terms

If you download the App from Google Play, Google may apply additional terms as the distributor of the App. Google may be a third-party beneficiary of provisions that benefit Google under Google’s standard developer terms, where applicable.

User conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the App for anything unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or harassing.
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or circumvent technical or payment limits except where applicable law forbids that restriction.
• Interfere with the App’s operation or others’ use of our services.

Content and nature of the App

Pokobase provides reference information (such as creature details, habitats, and items) and tools to track your in-game collection on your device. Content is for convenience and entertainment; it may contain errors or lag game updates. It is not professional advice. You are responsible for complying with the terms of any games you play and with local law.

Intellectual property

The App, its branding, and our original materials are owned by Thjis or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license above, no rights are granted to you. Third-party names and assets belong to their respective owners.

Disclaimer of warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING MANDATORY CONSUMER LAW), THJIS AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID US DIRECTLY IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM (IF ANY — RECOGNIZING THAT MOST PAYMENTS GO THROUGH APPLE OR GOOGLE) OR (B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS (USD $50), UNLESS APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES OTHERWISE.

Changes

We may modify these Terms or the App at our discretion. We will post updated Terms here and update the “Last updated” date. Unless a shorter period is required by law or by an app store, we will notify users at least one (1) month before material changes take effect (for example via an in-app notice, email if we have your address from support, or another reasonable method). Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance, except where applicable law requires additional notice or consent.

Governing law and venue (excluding United States residents)

If you are not a resident of the United States of America, these Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, excluding conflict-of-law rules. You and Thjis agree that the courts of the Netherlands have exclusive jurisdiction, except where mandatory consumer law gives you the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence. We do not use arbitration for disputes covered by this section.

Binding arbitration and class action waiver (United States residents only)

This section applies only if you are a resident of the United States and only to the extent permitted by federal law. If any part of this section is invalid or unenforceable, the remainder still applies. For U.S. residents, these Terms (other than this dispute-resolution section) are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, excluding its conflict-of-law rules, except that the Federal Arbitration Act governs this arbitration and class waiver section.

Informal resolution. Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at the email below and try to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

Arbitration. If the dispute is not resolved informally, you and Thjis agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App will be determined by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, as modified by this section. The arbitration will be conducted in English. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class action waiver. YOU AND THJIS AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and Thjis agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims. If a court decides that this class waiver is unenforceable as to any claim, that claim proceeds in court; the remainder still arbitrates.

Exceptions. Either party may seek injunctive relief to protect intellectual property or confidential information. Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies.

Opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration and class waiver by emailing us within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms (or first use after an update that changes this section) with your name, a clear opt-out statement, and the email associated with your store account if any.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: me@thjis.com