Terms of Use

Last updated: 2026-05-03

1. About These Terms

These Terms of Use apply to your use of tabletop-encounter-difficulty-scaler.hub2.day ("EncounterForge: Combat Balancer," "the site," "we," "us"). By accessing the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. What the Site Does

EncounterForge: Combat Balancer is a free, browser-based utility that helps Game Masters scale tabletop RPG encounters up or down in difficulty. You can adjust monster stats, numbers, or environmental factors based on your party composition. All calculations happen locally in your browser.

3. Informational and Convenience-Only Use

The site provides encounter-balancing suggestions as a convenience. It is not a substitute for your own judgment as a Game Master. Encounter balance depends on many factors—player skill, tactics, magic items, house rules, and narrative context—that the tool cannot fully account for.

4. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this site constitutes professional game design advice, official rules interpretations, or endorsements from any game publisher. Always consult the relevant rulebooks and your group's play style when finalizing encounters.

5. Verification of Outputs

You are responsible for reviewing any adjusted stat blocks, encounter difficulty ratings, or scaling recommendations before using them at your table. We do not guarantee that outputs will be balanced, error-free, or suitable for your specific campaign.

6. Lawful Use and Prohibited Misuse

You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with its intended function. You must not:

• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or compromise the site's operation or security.
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the site in a way that degrades performance for others.
• Upload or transmit malicious code through any input fields.
• Use the site to create or distribute content that is unlawful, harassing, or infringes on others' rights.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Content

The site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and may include links to third-party websites, tools, or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party ads or linked sites. Interactions with advertisers are between you and the advertiser.

8. Intellectual Property

The site's interface, design, text, and original code are the property of the site operator. Game mechanics, monster names, and rule concepts referenced on the site may be trademarks or copyrights of their respective publishers (such as Wizards of the Coast or Paizo). This site is an independent utility and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any game publisher.

You may use the encounter-scaling outputs for your personal, non-commercial gaming sessions. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or sell the site itself or its underlying code without permission.

9. Availability and Changes

We strive to keep the site available but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the site or any feature at any time without notice. These terms may also be updated; the "Last updated" date will reflect changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Disclaimers

The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, secure, or meet your specific requirements.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to lost gaming time, campaign disruption, or data loss, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim related to the site shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the site (which is zero).

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the site operator from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the site or violation of these terms.

13. Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws applicable to the site's jurisdiction. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If that fails, disputes will be handled in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle information. Please review it for details on data practices, cookies, and advertising.

15. Contact

For questions about these terms, email hello@tabletop-encounter-difficulty-scaler.hub2.day.