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Terms of Service

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE BEFORE LAUNCH]  ·  Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

Plain-English summary: TCGBindr is a premium TCG collection management platform. By using it you agree to these terms. Key things to know: you must be 13 or older to use TCGBindr; founding member subscription rates are locked for life as long as your subscription stays active; we never sell your data; we never run ads; price data is for informational purposes only and not financial advice; card images belong to their respective publishers.
Attorney review required. These terms were drafted as a comprehensive foundation and must be reviewed and approved by a licensed Texas attorney before going live. Do not publish these without legal review.
Table of Contents
  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Eligibility
  3. Account Registration
  4. Subscription Plans & Billing
  5. Free Tier Limitations
  6. Acceptable Use
  7. User-Generated Content
  8. Intellectual Property
  9. Third-Party Card Content
  10. Price Data Disclaimer
  11. Trade Matching
  12. Card Scanner & Camera
  13. Third-Party Services
  14. Prohibited Conduct
  15. Termination
  16. Disclaimers
  17. Limitation of Liability
  18. Indemnification
  19. Governing Law & Disputes
  20. Changes to These Terms
  21. Contact Us

Section 1

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and [TCGBindr LLC], a Texas limited liability company ("TCGBindr," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the TCGBindr website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service — including creating an account, entering your collection, or clicking any button indicating your agreement — you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must not access or use the Service.

Section 2

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use TCGBindr. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are 13 or older. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

If you are using the Service on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

TCGBindr does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will promptly delete their account and associated data.

Section 3

Account Registration

To access most features of the Service, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

You may not create more than one account per person, transfer your account to another person, or use another person's account without their explicit permission. We reserve the right to refuse registration or cancel accounts at our discretion.

Section 4

Subscription Plans & Billing

4.1 Plan Tiers

TCGBindr offers a free tier and paid Collector tier subscriptions. Current pricing is displayed on our pricing page. We reserve the right to modify pricing for new subscribers at any time with reasonable notice.

4.2 Founding Member Rate Lock

Founding Member Commitment
If you subscribe during the Founding Member period at a designated founding rate, that rate is locked for as long as your subscription remains continuously active. We will never raise your rate while you remain an active subscriber at that founding tier. A 30-day reinstatement window applies if your subscription lapses: if you reactivate within 30 days of cancellation or payment failure, your original founding rate will be restored. Reactivation after 30 days will be at the then-current standard rate.

4.3 Automatic Renewal

Paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (monthly or annual, as selected) unless cancelled before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize TCGBindr to charge your payment method on file for each renewal period.

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support@tcgbindr.com. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will continue to have access to Collector tier features until that date. We do not provide prorated refunds for partial billing periods.

4.5 Refunds

We do not offer refunds for subscription fees already charged, except where required by applicable law or at our sole discretion in cases of documented billing errors. If you believe you were charged in error, contact us within 30 days of the charge at support@tcgbindr.com.

4.6 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your full payment card information on our servers. Your use of Stripe is subject to Stripe's Terms of Service. You agree to provide accurate billing information and to update it if it changes.

4.7 Taxes

Subscription prices are exclusive of applicable taxes. You are responsible for any sales, use, value-added, or other taxes applicable to your jurisdiction.

Section 5

Free Tier Limitations

The TCGBindr free tier is limited to tracking up to 1,000 cards across all supported TCGs combined. If your collection exceeds this limit, you will be prompted to upgrade to a paid Collector tier subscription to add additional cards. Cards already in your collection will remain accessible if you exceed the limit without upgrading, but you will not be able to add new cards until you either upgrade or reduce your collection count below the limit.

Certain features — including full price history, price alerts, advanced portfolio analytics, graded card tracking, and trade matching — are available exclusively to Collector tier subscribers. The free tier provides a preview of some of these features to help you evaluate their value.

We reserve the right to modify free tier limitations with reasonable advance notice to free users.

Section 6

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. TCGBindr is a collection management and portfolio tracking tool for personal use by TCG enthusiasts. You agree not to:

Section 7

User-Generated Content

7.1 Your Content

"User Content" means any content you submit, post, upload, or otherwise make available through the Service, including deck lists, trade listings, collection notes, community posts, and binder descriptions.

7.2 License Grant

By submitting User Content to TCGBindr, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, store, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service. We do not claim ownership of your User Content.

7.3 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that:

7.4 Content Standards

User Content must not be fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right — but are not obligated — to review, remove, or modify User Content that violates these Terms, without prior notice.

7.5 Public Content

Deck lists marked as public, trade listings, and community posts may be visible to other TCGBindr users. Collection data and personal pricing information is private by default and visible only to you unless you explicitly choose to share it.

Section 8

Intellectual Property

8.1 TCGBindr's IP

The TCGBindr name, logo, brand guide, website design, product features, software, and all content we create are owned by TCGBindr LLC and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use our trademarks, logos, or branding without our express written permission.

8.2 Feedback

If you submit ideas, suggestions, or feedback about the Service, you grant us the right to use that feedback without restriction, attribution, or compensation to you.

Section 9

Third-Party Card Content

TCGBindr displays card images, card names, set symbols, and related content from trading card games. This content is owned by their respective publishers:

TCGBindr is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these publishers. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Card data is sourced via third-party APIs including Scryfall.

You may not use TCGBindr to reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit card images or content beyond personal collection management purposes.

Section 10

Price Data Disclaimer

Important — Not Financial Advice
Price data displayed on TCGBindr is sourced from third-party marketplaces and is provided for informational and collection management purposes only. TCGBindr does not provide investment advice, financial advice, or any recommendation to buy, sell, or trade any cards. Past price performance is not indicative of future value. Card values can fluctuate significantly and may not reflect actual market conditions at any given moment.

Price data is updated periodically and may not reflect real-time market prices. We make no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any price information. You should conduct your own research before making any buying, selling, or trading decisions.

TCGBindr is not a licensed financial advisor, broker, or dealer. Nothing in the Service should be construed as financial or investment advice.

Section 11

Trade Matching

TCGBindr's trade matching feature connects users who have listed cards for trade. TCGBindr acts solely as a technology platform facilitating these connections and is not a party to any trade transaction between users.

You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of trade listings, negotiating trade terms, and fulfilling any trade you agree to. TCGBindr makes no warranties regarding the condition, authenticity, or value of cards listed for trade.

TCGBindr is not responsible for disputes arising from trade transactions, including but not limited to non-delivery, misrepresentation of card condition, or fraud. We encourage users to exercise caution and use reputable methods when completing trades with other users.

Section 12

Card Scanner & Camera

The TCGBindr mobile app includes a card scanning feature that uses your device's camera to identify cards. By using this feature:

Scanner accuracy may vary depending on card condition, lighting, sleeve type, and card edition. We do not guarantee 100% scanning accuracy. Always review auto-identified cards before confirming them to your collection.

Section 13

Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services to deliver certain functionality. Your use of the Service may be subject to the terms and privacy policies of these third parties:

TCGBindr is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party services. We encourage you to review the applicable third-party terms and policies.

Section 14

Prohibited Conduct

In addition to the acceptable use requirements in Section 6, you specifically agree not to:

Violations of this section may result in immediate account suspension or termination without refund.

Section 15

Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@tcgbindr.com or through your account settings.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraud or abuse, or if required by law. In cases of serious or repeated violations, we may terminate your account immediately and without refund.

Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data in accordance with our data retention practices described in our Privacy Policy. Collection data export will be available for 30 days following voluntary account termination upon request.

Section 16

Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TCGBINDR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided through the Service, including price data and card valuations.

Card value estimates displayed in TCGBindr are informational only and do not constitute guarantees of market value, insurance valuations, or appraisals.

Section 17

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TCGBINDR LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF CARD VALUE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO TCGBINDR IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Section 18

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TCGBindr LLC and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Section 19

Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [County], Texas, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

19.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at support@tcgbindr.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for a period of 30 days.

19.2 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION AGAINST TCGBINDR.

19.3 EU/UK Users

If you are a resident of the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional dispute resolution rights under applicable consumer protection laws. Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under EU or UK consumer law that cannot be waived by contract.

Section 20

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue using the Service and may cancel your subscription.

We will not retroactively reduce founding member subscription protections without explicit consent from affected subscribers.

Section 21

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

For privacy-related inquiries, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at privacy@tcgbindr.com.


TCGBindr LLC · Texas · Effective [INSERT DATE] · These terms require attorney review before publication.