Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 8, 2026

Welcome to CARDBASE (hereinafter referred to as 'this website' or 'we'). This website aims to provide a platform for collectible card game (TCG) enthusiasts for collection management, price tracking and related information. By accessing, browsing or using this website and its related services (hereinafter referred to as 'Services'), you (hereinafter referred to as 'User' or 'you') have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as 'these Terms'). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please stop using this service immediately.

1. Service Overview

CARDBASE is committed to providing the following core services:

  • Personal Collection Portfolio Management: Allows users to record, organize and track their collectible card collections.
  • Card Market Price Data Display: Provides card market price data and trend analysis from third-party public sources, for reference only.
  • User Account Registration & Management: Provides user registration, login and profile management functions.
  • Paid Subscription Services: Provides additional premium features and services available for paid subscription.
  • User Marketplace Platform: Provides a platform for users to list, buy and sell collectible cards and arrange their own delivery.

2. Account Registration & Security

2.1 Registration Requirements: To use certain features of this website, you may need to register a user account. You agree to provide true, accurate, complete and up-to-date personal information during registration, and to update it promptly when information changes.

2.2 Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials (including username and password), and you assume full responsibility for all activities under your account. If you discover any unauthorized use of your account, you should notify us immediately.

2.3 Age Restrictions: This service is not intended for minors. If you are under 18, you must use this service under the supervision and explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian. We reserve the right to request proof of age or guardian consent at any time.

3. Paid Subscriptions & Fees

3.1 Paid Services: This website offers a paid subscription plan ('Pro Professional Edition') to unlock additional premium features. Specific service content, fees, subscription cycles and payment methods will be detailed on the relevant subscription page.

3.2 Automatic Renewal: Unless you cancel before the end of your current subscription cycle, your paid service will automatically renew and the corresponding fee will be charged to your payment method. You may manage or cancel your subscription at any time through account settings.

3.3 Refund Policy: As this service primarily provides digital content and immediate access functions, all subscription fees paid are non-refundable, except as expressly required by Hong Kong law. We recommend reviewing the service content and terms carefully before purchase to ensure they meet your needs.

3.4 Price Changes: We reserve the right to adjust paid service prices at any time. Any price changes will take effect at the next billing cycle, with advance notice via site announcements or email. If you disagree with the new price, you may cancel your subscription before the price change takes effect.

4. User Conduct Guidelines

You agree to comply with all applicable Hong Kong SAR laws, regulations and these Terms when using this service. You must not engage in the following:

  • Illegal Activities: Engage in any activities that violate Hong Kong law or international regulations, including but not limited to infringing intellectual property, distributing defamatory or obscene content.
  • Data Abuse: Unauthorized use of automated tools (such as bots or scrapers) to illegally collect, copy, monitor or exploit data or content on this website.
  • Malicious Conduct: Upload, transmit or link any content containing viruses, malicious code, trojans or other harmful components, or engage in any conduct that may damage, interfere with or overload the normal operation of this service.
  • Identity Impersonation: Impersonate any individual or entity, or falsely misrepresent your relationship with any person or entity.
  • Privacy Violation: Collect or store other users' personal information without their explicit consent.

5. Marketplace Transaction Terms

5.1 Platform Role: CARDBASE acts solely as an information exchange platform, providing space for users to post buy/sell information. We do not participate in actual transactions, price negotiations, payments or delivery between users. All transactions are independent acts between buyers and sellers, with risks borne by both parties.

5.2 Product Information: Product information listed by users must be truthful and accurate, and users bear full responsibility for the content they publish. Publishing false, misleading or infringing product information is prohibited.

5.3 Transaction Risks: Users should independently assess the credibility of counterparties and assume all transaction risks, including but not limited to product quality, authenticity, delivery safety and payment risks. This website is not responsible for any losses or disputes arising from transactions between users.

5.4 Offline Pickup: Users should take necessary safety measures and are responsible for any accidents, losses or personal injury during offline pickup. This website strongly recommends users conduct pickups in public places and avoid going alone to unfamiliar locations.

5.5 Dispute Resolution: For transaction disputes between users, this website does not provide any form of mediation or intervention. Users should resolve matters through mutual negotiation or seek legal recourse.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Site Content: All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software code, databases, website design and all related intellectual property (whether registered or not), is the exclusive property of the operator or its licensors, protected by Hong Kong and international copyright law, trademark law and other intellectual property laws. Without our prior written consent, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell or exploit any content on this website.

6.2 User Content: Any content you upload, publish or submit through this service ('User Content') remains your intellectual property. However, you hereby grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute and publish your User Content, solely for the purpose of providing, operating, improving and promoting this service.

7. Disclaimer

7.1 Data Accuracy: Card prices, market trends, news and other data provided on this website are sourced from third-party public sources, for general reference only. We make no express or implied warranties as to the absolute accuracy, completeness, reliability or timeliness of such data. Users should independently judge and assume any trading, investment or other risks arising from reliance on such data.

7.2 Service Availability: We will make reasonable efforts to maintain stable service, but do not guarantee the service will be uninterrupted, error-free or immune from attack. Due to the nature of the internet, system maintenance, force majeure or other factors beyond our control, the service may be temporarily or permanently unavailable. We assume no liability for this.

7.3 Third-Party Links: This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Such links are provided for user convenience only, and we assume no responsibility or control over the content, privacy policies, terms of service or conduct of such third-party sites. You should independently review and assume the risks of using third-party sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Hong Kong law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages arising from or in connection with the use or inability to use this service (including but not limited to loss of profits, data loss, business interruption or reputational damage), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. The limitation of liability in these Terms is intended to apply to all claims, regardless of their legal basis.

9. Terms Amendment

We reserve the right to modify, update or replace any part of these Terms at any time. Any revised Terms will take effect immediately upon publication on this website. We recommend you regularly review this page for the latest version. Your continued use of this service after revised Terms are published constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the new Terms.

10. Service Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to this service at any time without notice, for any reason (including but not limited to your violation of any provision of these Terms). After termination, provisions of these Terms relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, governing law and other provisions that are substantively intended to survive will remain in effect.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and shall be interpreted in accordance with those laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes, claims or differences arising from or related to these Terms or this service shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about these Terms, please contact us through: