Policies & Legal
Information about licensing, privacy, terms of use, and content ownership for ICE5e.
100% Free Forever
Our Promise to You
ICE5e will always be free. No subscriptions. No premium tiers. No hidden costs.
We believe every adventurer deserves access to great character management tools, regardless of their budget. ICE5e was built by players, for players, with a simple mission: make D&D character management accessible to everyone.
Unlike subscription-based services, ICE5e will never:
? How do we keep ICE5e running?
ICE5e is built and maintained by D&D enthusiasts who want to give back to the community
Built on Cloudflare's edge network for minimal operating costs
Optional donations and community contributions help keep the lights on
License & Attribution
D&D 5th Edition Content Sources
ICE5e incorporates game content from official Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition sources, primarily through the free System Reference Document (SRD) 5.2.1 licensed under Creative Commons, along with compatibility data from the Player's Handbook 2024 and other D&D source materials for reference purposes.
Content Sources Breakdown
SRD 5.2 Content (CC BY 4.0)
Free, officially licensed content used directly:
- Core game mechanics and rules
- 12 base classes with one subclass each
- 9 playable species
- 4 backgrounds (Acolyte, Criminal, Sage, Soldier)
- 320+ SRD spells with official descriptions
- Equipment, weapons, and armor
PHB 2024 & Source Book References
Compatibility data and game mechanics referenced for accuracy:
- Updated character creation rules
- Species trait structures
- Background/Origin feat system
- Multiclassing requirements
- Spell slot calculations
Enhanced & Original Content
Fan-created content with original descriptions:
- 200+ enhanced spells with original descriptions (525+ total)
- 12 additional backgrounds
- 6 origin feats
- 36 homebrew subclasses
- All featuring unique, original text written by our team
1 What This License Allows
Under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, we may:
Copy and redistribute SRD material in any medium or format
Remix, transform, and build upon SRD material for any purpose
2 Our Obligations
In using this license, we must:
We attribute Wizards of the Coast LLC as the creator of the SRD
Linked above and in our footer
We have adapted SRD content for use in our character builder interface
Wizards of the Coast does not endorse ICE5e
3 Content Scope
ICE5e uses content from the free SRD 5.2.1
This means some content from the full Player's Handbook 2024 is not available in ICE5e. For the complete set of classes, subclasses, species, backgrounds, and feats:
Visit D&D BeyondHomebrew Content
To provide a more complete experience, ICE5e includes fan-created "Homebrew" content alongside SRD material. This content is inspired by official 5e options but features original descriptions written by our team to ensure copyright compliance while maintaining mechanical compatibility.
Homebrew Backgrounds (12): Artisan, Charlatan, Entertainer, Farmer, Guard, Guide, Hermit, Merchant, Noble, Sailor, Scribe, Wayfarer
Homebrew Origin Feats (6): Crafter, Healer, Lucky, Musician, Tavern Brawler, Tough
Homebrew Subclasses (36) — Click to expand
Barbarian: Path of the Wild Heart, Path of the World Tree, Path of the Zealot
Bard: College of Dance, College of Glamour, College of Valor
Cleric: Light Domain, Trickery Domain, War Domain
Druid: Circle of the Moon, Circle of the Sea, Circle of the Stars
Fighter: Battle Master, Eldritch Knight, Psi Warrior
Monk: Way of the Four Elements, Way of Mercy, Way of Shadow
Paladin: Oath of the Ancients, Oath of Glory, Oath of Vengeance
Ranger: Beast Master, Fey Wanderer, Gloom Stalker
Rogue: Arcane Trickster, Assassin, Soulknife
Sorcerer: Aberrant Sorcery, Clockwork Soul, Wild Magic
Warlock: The Archfey, The Celestial, The Great Old One
Wizard: School of Abjuration, School of Divination, School of Illusion
4 ICE5e Original Content
All ICE5e-specific features, including our user interface design, software code, branding, and original creative elements are © 2026 ICE5e and its contributors.
The ICE5e software is provided free of charge for personal use.
Content Ownership
This section clarifies who owns what content within ICE5e.
Your Content Belongs to You
You retain full ownership of everything you create
When you create content on ICE5e, you own it. We do not claim any ownership rights to your creative work. This includes:
All character sheets, backstories, names, and details you create
Custom spells, items, feats, and other homebrew you create
Session notes, NPCs, wiki entries, and party information
Character journals, notes, and creative writing
1 License You Grant Us
By uploading content to ICE5e, you grant us a limited license to:
So you can access your characters and data in the app
When you share characters with party members or make homebrew public
To protect your data and provide version history features
Important: This license ends when you delete your content. We do not retain deleted content except in routine backups that are regularly purged.
2 What We Will Never Do
3 Public & Shared Content
When you choose to make content public or share it:
Can be viewed and copied by other users, but you remain the original creator and can remove it anytime
Can be viewed or edited by those you share with, but you retain ownership and can revoke access
Copyright Notice
Clear attribution of intellectual property rights for all content.
Wizards of the Coast LLC
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.
© Wizards of the Coast LLC
All D&D game content, rules, mechanics, class names, species names, spell names, and related material are the intellectual property of Wizards of the Coast LLC. The SRD 5.2 content is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
ICE5e Application
© 2026 ICE5e and its contributors
The ICE5e web application, including but not limited to: source code, user interface design, branding, logos, original homebrew content descriptions, documentation, and all other non-D&D elements are the property of ICE5e.
ICE5e-owned elements include:
- The ICE5e name, logo, and branding
- Application source code and architecture
- User interface design and visual elements
- Original descriptions for enhanced spells, homebrew backgrounds, feats, and subclasses
- API design and documentation
- Marketing content and website copy
User-Generated Content
© Individual Users/Creators
All user-generated content including characters, homebrew creations, journal entries, party data, and other creative works remain the intellectual property of their respective creators. See the Content Ownership section for details.
3P Third-Party Attributions
UI icons provided by Lucide (ISC License)
Built with DaisyUI and Tailwind CSS (MIT License)
Fan Content Notice
ICE5e is unofficial Fan Content
Not approved or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast
Portions of the materials used are property
of Wizards of the Coast.
©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
1 Affiliation Disclaimer
ICE5e is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:
- Wizards of the Coast
- Hasbro, Inc.
- Any of their subsidiaries or affiliates
What We Use
Licensed under CC BY 4.0
For 5th Edition tabletop roleplaying
200+ spells, backgrounds, feats, and subclasses with original descriptions
What We Don't Use
No WotC visual assets
No "D&D" or "Dungeons & Dragons" in branding
Only free SRD content
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
1 Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Google or Discord, we receive:
- Your email address
- Your display name
- Your profile picture (if provided by the OAuth provider)
We do not receive or store your password. Authentication is handled securely by Google or Discord.
Character Data
Characters you create are stored in our database, including:
- Character names and details
- Class, species, background selections
- Ability scores, equipment, spells, and other character sheet data
- Version history of your characters
Usage Data
We may collect anonymous usage analytics to improve the service, such as which features are used most frequently. This data is not linked to your identity.
2 How We Use Your Information
Store and display your characters
Allow access to your characters across devices
Allow you to share characters with other users
Understand how the app is used to make it better
3 Data Storage & Security
4 Third-Party Services
ICE5e uses the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google OAuth | "Sign in with Google" authentication |
| Discord OAuth | "Sign in with Discord" authentication |
| Cloudflare | Hosting, database, and content delivery |
Each of these services has their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data.
5 Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access
View all characters and account information
Delete
Request deletion of your account and all data
Export
Download your character data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.
6 Cookies
ICE5e uses essential cookies only for:
- Maintaining your login session
- Remembering your theme preference
No tracking cookies — We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
Terms of Use
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using ICE5e, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.
1 Service Description
100% Free Forever: ICE5e is and will always be a completely free service. There are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, and no premium features locked behind paywalls.
ICE5e is a free, web-based character sheet management tool for 5th Edition tabletop roleplaying games built on official SRD 5.2 content and PHB 2024 compatibility. The service allows you to:
- Create and customize D&D 5e character sheets
- Store unlimited characters in the cloud
- Share characters with other users
- Track version history with restore capabilities
- Create and share homebrew content
- Manage parties and collaborate with your group
2 User Accounts
You must sign in with a valid Google or Discord account to use ICE5e
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
You must be at least 13 years old to use this service
3 Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
4 Intellectual Property
For complete details, see the Copyright Notice and Content Ownership sections.
Wizards of the Coast Content
D&D, game mechanics, class names, species names, and all related content are © Wizards of the Coast LLC. SRD 5.2 content used under CC BY 4.0.
ICE5e Application
The ICE5e application, branding, source code, UI design, and original homebrew descriptions are © 2026 ICE5e
Your Content
You own everything you create. Characters, homebrew, journals, and all user-generated content remain your intellectual property.
5 Service Availability
ICE5e is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted availability of the service
- That the service will be error-free
- That your data will never be lost
Recommendation: Periodically export your character data as a backup.
6 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ICE5e and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, arising from your use of the service.
7 Termination
By Us
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.
By You
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings.
8 Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
- We will notify users of significant changes
- Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms
Contact
If you have any questions about these policies, need to report an issue, or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us.
Email Us
support@ice5e.comGeneral Questions
About policies or features
Report Issues
Bugs or problems
Data Rights
Access, delete, or export
Legal Inquiries
If you represent Wizards of the Coast or have legal concerns about content on ICE5e, please contact us at the email above.
We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and will respond promptly.