Last Updated: October 5, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Showdown Tier (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Showdown Tier is an unofficial, fan-made website that provides Pokemon competitive battle statistics, tier rankings, and related analysis. The Service aggregates publicly available battle data from Pokémon Showdown and presents it in an accessible format for competitive players.
3. Use License
Permission is granted to access and use the Service for personal purposes. This license does not include:
- Modifying or copying the materials
- Using the materials for commercial purposes without permission
- Attempting to reverse engineer any software or algorithms used in the Service
- Removing any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
4. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
- Using the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service
- Interfering with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Service
- Engaging in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
5. Disclaimer
No Warranty: The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the data provided.
Statistical Data: All statistics and tier rankings are based on automated analysis of publicly available battle data. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the information is error-free or up-to-date.
Service Availability: We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Showdown Tier or its operators be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the Service, even if we have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
7. Intellectual Property
Original Content
All original content, including but not limited to analysis, website design, code, and data presentation, is the property of Showdown Tier and is protected by copyright laws.
Third-Party Intellectual Property
Pokémon and all related marks and characters are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. All Pokémon images and names used on this site are property of their respective owners.
This is an unofficial fan project. We claim no ownership over any Pokémon-related intellectual property. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
8. Data Sources and Attribution
Our Service uses the following third-party data sources:
- Pokémon Showdown: Battle data is sourced from publicly available replays
- PokéAPI: Pokemon images are provided by PokéAPI
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Pokémon Showdown or PokéAPI.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
10. External Links
The Service may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by us. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites. We are not responsible for the content of external sites.
11. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
12. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these Terms of Service periodically.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms of Service were last revised.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.