Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Welcome to CardStop. By using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CardStop, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use our service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use CardStop. If you're under 18, you must have parental consent. By using CardStop, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Account Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate information when creating your account
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You're responsible for all activity under your account
  • One account per person

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use CardStop for any illegal purpose
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Attempt to circumvent any security features
  • Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission
  • Sell or trade counterfeit cards
  • Spam or send unsolicited messages

5. Community Guidelines

CardStop is a community of collectors. To maintain a positive environment:

  • Be honest about card conditions and descriptions
  • Respond to messages in a timely manner
  • Complete trades you've agreed to
  • Leave honest, fair ratings after trades
  • Report suspicious activity or scams
  • Treat others with respect

6. Trading

CardStop facilitates connections between collectors but is not a party to any trade. You understand that:

  • All trades are between users directly
  • CardStop does not guarantee any trade will be completed
  • You are responsible for verifying card authenticity
  • Shipping and meetup arrangements are between traders
  • CardStop is not liable for lost, damaged, or counterfeit cards

7. Content

You retain ownership of content you post but grant CardStop a license to use, display, and distribute it on the platform. You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you post.

8. Intellectual Property

CardStop and its original content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Pokemon is a trademark of Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast. We are not affiliated with these companies.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us.

10. Disclaimers

CardStop is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee the platform will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CardStop shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes by email or through the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected].

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