Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 5e Point Buy Calculator at 5epointbuy.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

5e Point Buy Calculator provides a free web-based tool for calculating ability score allocations for the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition tabletop roleplaying game, along with educational content about D&D character building. The service is provided as-is and free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in connection with playing, planning, or discussing D&D 5e characters. You may share calculator results, builds, and links to this Site freely. You may reference our content with attribution.

You may not: scrape or systematically download Site content, attempt to access administrative features, use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws, interfere with Site operation or security, or use the Site to distribute spam or malicious content.

4. Intellectual Property

Our content: The original written content, tool code, and site design on this Site are owned by 5e Point Buy Calculator and protected by copyright. You may not reproduce substantial portions of our original content without permission.

D&D intellectual property: Dungeons & Dragons, Player's Handbook, D&D, and all related trademarks are the intellectual property of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc. We explain D&D mechanics in our own words under fair use; we do not claim ownership of any WotC intellectual property.

Your builds: Character builds you create with our tool are yours. We make no claim over your character concepts or build configurations.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.

While we strive for accuracy in all rules content, we do not guarantee that every rules explanation is perfectly accurate or up to date. D&D rules are complex and frequently clarified through errata and Sage Advice. Always verify rules with official WotC publications for important gaming decisions.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 5E POINT BUY CALCULATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

7. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites including D&D Beyond, Roll20, Foundry VTT, and other D&D resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites.

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8. Privacy

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before resorting to formal legal proceedings.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please use our contact form.