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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Card Prices or Card Research.

Effective Date: May 13, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Card Prices LLC websites (card-prices.com and card-research.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using these sites. These terms apply to all visitors and users.

You represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Description of Services

Card Prices (card-prices.com) is a free pricing comparison tool that aggregates publicly available marketplace data for collectible trading cards, including but not limited to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and other trading card games.

Card Research (card-research.org) is a companion research platform providing market analysis, data visualization, and academic research related to collectible trading card pricing and market dynamics.

Pricing data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, appraisal, or investment recommendation. Card Prices LLC does not buy, sell, or trade cards through these platforms. The tools are designed to help users compare prices across marketplaces and make informed decisions independently.

3. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

Important: Pricing data displayed on Card Prices and Card Research is aggregated from third-party sources and may contain errors, delays, or inaccuracies. Card Prices LLC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any pricing data.

Users should verify pricing independently before making buying or selling decisions. The tools are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Card Prices LLC is not a licensed appraiser, financial advisor, or broker. No data on these sites should be construed as a professional valuation, appraisal, or recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any collectible. Users bear sole responsibility for verifying pricing through independent sources before making any transaction.

By using these tools, you expressly acknowledge and assume all risk associated with reliance on the pricing data provided, including the risk that data may be stale, incomplete, or incorrect.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use automated scraping, crawling, or data extraction tools against Card Prices, Card Research, or their underlying data
  • Redistribute, resell, or republish aggregated pricing data without prior written permission from Card Prices LLC
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise extract the data aggregation pipeline, algorithms, or proprietary methodology
  • Use the services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the sites or interfere with any other party's use
  • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any access controls, rate limits, or security measures
5. Intellectual Property

Pokémon and all related names, images, and trademarks are the property of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. Magic: The Gathering card names, images, and trademarks are the property of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a trademark of Konami Digital Entertainment. Disney Lorcana is a trademark of Disney and Ravensburger. One Piece Card Game is a trademark of Bandai Co., Ltd. Carddass is a trademark of Bandai Co., Ltd. Topps is a trademark of The Topps Company, Inc. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc. BCW and BCW Supplies are trademarks of BCW Diversified, Inc. All other product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners; their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Card images displayed on these sites are used solely for the purpose of identifying the products being compared and are not intended to infringe on any intellectual property rights. Unless otherwise stated, Card Prices LLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the above companies.

The Card Prices and Card Research software, database architecture, data aggregation methodology, and all original content are the property of Card Prices LLC and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

This site participates in affiliate programs with TCGplayer (via Impact), eBay (eBay Partner Network), and BCW Supplies. When you click certain links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Price and availability data is sourced from TCGplayer and eBay. Affiliate relationships do not influence the prices, data, or comparisons shown on this site.

7. Limitation of Liability

Card Prices LLC shall not be liable for any financial losses, damages, or other harm arising from reliance on pricing data provided by the tools. Users acknowledge that pricing data is aggregated from third-party sources and may not reflect current market conditions.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Card Prices LLC's total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of these sites shall not exceed $0 (zero dollars), as the tools are provided free of charge.

In no event shall Card Prices LLC be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.

8. Third-Party Links and Data Sources

Card Prices and Card Research aggregate data from and provide links to third-party marketplace platforms. Unless otherwise stated, Card Prices LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for the content, products, or services of these third-party platforms.

Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience only. Card Prices LLC does not endorse and is not responsible for the practices or content of any linked third-party site. Your use of any third-party site is governed by that site's own terms and policies.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Card Prices LLC and its owner, officers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

10. Service Availability

Card Prices LLC does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the services. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including internet outages, server failures, third-party service disruptions, or natural disasters.

11. Changes to Terms

Card Prices LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last updated.

12. Dispute Resolution and Class Action Waiver

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of Card Prices or Card Research shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, conducted in St. Louis, Missouri.

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in St. Louis County, Missouri.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact

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

Card Prices LLC
[email protected]