Last Updated: December 2024

Overview

CharacterGen provides free digital character sheets for tabletop roleplaying games. By using our service, you agree to these terms.

Key Points:
  • Free to use - All character sheets are completely free
  • Local storage only - Your character data stays on your device
  • No accounts required - Use the tools without signing up
  • Respect for game publishers - We support official game creators
  • Clear affiliate disclosure - All commercial relationships are transparent

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CharacterGen ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this service.

Use License

Permitted Uses

  • Personal Gaming: Non-commercial tabletop roleplaying activities
  • Character Creation: Creating and managing character sheets for supported games
  • Educational Purposes: Learning and teaching tabletop gaming
  • Data Export: Saving and sharing your own character data

Prohibited Uses

  • Commercial Use: Selling or monetizing the character sheets
  • Redistribution: Copying or redistributing our tools
  • Reverse Engineering: Attempting to extract source code
  • Copyright Removal: Removing attribution or copyright notices

Intellectual Property Rights

Important: CharacterGen does not claim ownership of any tabletop roleplaying game systems, rules, or content.

Game System Rights

  • Ryuutama: © Atsuhiro Okada, licensed by Kotodama Heavy Industries
  • Twilight: 2000: © Free League Publishing
  • Swords of the Serpentine: © Pelgrane Press
  • Scum and Villainy: © Evil Hat Productions
  • All Other Systems: Property of their respective publishers

Your Content

  • Character Ownership: You retain full ownership of characters you create
  • No Claims: We make no claims to your creative work
  • Privacy: Your character data remains private and under your control

Data Storage and User Responsibility

Local Storage

Device Storage: Character data is stored locally on your device only

No Server Storage: We do not store your character data on our servers

Data Persistence: Data persists until you clear your browser storage

No Sync: Characters don't sync across devices or browsers

Your Responsibility

  • Backup: You are responsible for backing up your character data
  • Export Features: Use our export functions to save characters as files
  • Data Loss: We cannot recover lost character data
  • Browser Management: Be careful when clearing browser data

Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

Affiliate Disclosure

CharacterGen may contain affiliate links to purchase official game materials:

  • Clear Marking: All affiliate links are marked with 🔗 symbols and orange indicators
  • No Extra Cost: You pay no additional cost through affiliate links
  • Site Support: Commissions help support development and hosting
  • Official Sources: We only link to authorized publishers and retailers

Editorial Independence

  • Honest Recommendations: Affiliate relationships don't influence our opinions
  • Community Focus: We only recommend products that benefit gamers
  • Transparency: All commercial relationships are disclosed openly

Service Availability and Warranties

Disclaimer

CharacterGen is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Accuracy: Character sheet calculations may contain errors
  • Availability: Service may be interrupted or unavailable
  • Compatibility: Tools may not work on all devices or browsers
  • Rule Implementation: Game rules may be incomplete or outdated

User Verification

  • Rule Checking: Verify character sheet accuracy against official rules
  • GM Approval: Confirm character details with your Game Master
  • Official Sources: Consult official rulebooks for authoritative rules

Limitation of Liability

CharacterGen, its operators, and suppliers shall not be liable for any damages including:

  • Data Loss: Loss of character data or user content
  • Service Interruption: Damages from service unavailability
  • Calculation Errors: Problems from incorrect character sheet calculations
  • Indirect Damages: Consequential, incidental, or punitive damages
Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (currently $0, as the Service is free).

Age Requirements and Parental Consent

Minimum Age

  • Age Limit: Intended for users 13 years and older
  • COPPA Compliance: We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13
  • Parental Consent: Users under 13 need parental permission

Parental Responsibilities

  • Supervision: Monitor children's use of the Service
  • Content Review: Some linked content may not be age-appropriate
  • Data Management: Help children understand data backup and privacy

Prohibited Uses

You may not use CharacterGen for:

  • Illegal Activities: Any unlawful purpose or facilitating illegal activities
  • Harassment: Harassing, threatening, or intimidating others
  • IP Violation: Infringing on copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property
  • Malicious Code: Uploading viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • False Information: Submitting deliberately false or misleading information
  • Automated Access: Using bots or scrapers without permission

Modifications to Terms

Right to Modify

  • Updates: We may revise these terms at any time
  • Effective Date: Changes become effective when posted
  • Continued Use: Using the Service after changes means acceptance

Notification

  • Prominent Display: Material changes posted prominently on main page
  • Version Dating: All terms include last updated dates
  • Archive Access: Previous versions available upon request

Privacy and Data Protection

These Terms work with our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Governing Law

  • Governing Law: These terms are governed by United States federal law
  • Jurisdiction: Disputes resolved in appropriate U.S. courts
  • International Users: Must comply with local laws and regulations

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Please include "Terms of Service" in your subject line

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48-72 hours