CardShift Terms of Service

4.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must register for an account by providing your username, password, email address, date of birth, and location information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update it as necessary.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify CardShift of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Service:

• In any way that violates applicable laws or regulations

• To impersonate another person or entity

• To harass, abuse, or harm another user

• To manipulate market values or engage in deceptive trading practices

• To attempt to interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service

5.2 Trading Conduct

When arranging and conducting trades, you agree to:

• Consider meeting at public stores for safety

• Accurately represent the condition and authenticity of your cards

• Honor agreed-upon trade terms

• Treat other users with respect and courtesy

• Complete the trade confirmation process after exchanges

Any store suggestions provided through the Service may rely on third-party location data. CardShift does not verify or partner with those stores, and you are responsible for evaluating the safety and suitability of any meeting location.

6.1 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service, including your binder data and communications with other users. However, you grant CardShift a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display such content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

6.2 Platform Content

All content provided by CardShift, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, user interface elements, and software, is the property of CardShift or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6.3 Third-Party Content and Intellectual Property

CardShift facilitates trading for card games that are owned and trademarked by their respective companies. All card images, names, symbols, designs, gameplay elements, and related intellectual property belong to their respective owners (such as Wizards of the Coast for Magic: The Gathering, The Pokémon Company for Pokémon cards, etc.). CardShift does not claim ownership over any card game intellectual property and acknowledges all copyright and trademark rights of the original publishers.

Card data provided through the Service is sourced from third-party APIs according to their terms of use. CardShift makes no claim of ownership to this data and provides it solely to facilitate trading between users.

8.1 Service Provided “As Is”

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. CardShift does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8.2 Trading Risks

CardShift facilitates connections between traders but is not responsible for:

• The condition or authenticity of cards exchanged

• The conduct of users during in-person meetings

• Disputes arising from trades

• Value discrepancies or dissatisfaction with trades

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CardShift shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.

8.4 Interactive Computer Service

CardShift operates as an interactive computer service under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230). CardShift is not the publisher or speaker of user-generated content, including card listings, user profiles, communications, reviews, and ratings. Users are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of content they provide.