Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a binding legal agreement between you ("User," "you") and Card Butler ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company organized under the laws of Switzerland. By accessing the website tcg-inventory.com, using the TCG Inventory web application, or using the Card Butler hardware device (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE THE SERVICES. BY ACCESSING THE SERVICES, YOU WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

2. Service Description and "Beta" Status

2.1 The Service: Card Butler provides a cloud-based inventory management system for trading cards.

2.2 Beta & Early Access Disclaimer: You acknowledge that the Service is currently in a "Beta" or "Kickstarter" phase. The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" with all faults. We make no warranties regarding uptime, data integrity, or the accuracy of card scans during this phase.

2.3 Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts and Security

3.1 Magic Link Access: Access is authenticated solely via "Magic Links" sent to your email.

3.2 User Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your email account. Card Butler is not liable for any unauthorized access to your account resulting from a compromised email address.

3.3 Account Termination: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account if you breach these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Third-Party IP (The "Fan Content")

The Service allows you to catalog cards from games such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana.

  • Ownership: All card names, mana symbols, oracle text, set symbols, and card art are the intellectual property of their respective owners.
  • No Affiliation: Card Butler is an unofficial third-party tool and is not endorsed or affiliated with any TCG publisher.
  • Use of Data: The display of card information is for identification and management purposes only.

4.2 User-Generated Content (UGC)

When you use the Card Butler device to scan cards or manually upload images:

  • License Grant: You grant Card Butler a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display your User Content for the purpose of operating and improving the Services (including training our recognition models).
  • Responsibility: You represent that you own the physical cards you scan and agree not to upload counterfeits or proxies.

5. Hardware Warranty (Kickstarter)

5.1 Shipping: Risk of loss for the hardware passes to you upon delivery to the carrier. We are not responsible for packages lost in transit.

5.2 Warranty: We warrant that the hardware will be free from material defects for a period of two (2) years from delivery, as required by Swiss law. This warranty does not cover damage from misuse or accidents.

6. Subscriptions and Fees

6.1 No Refunds: Subscription fees are non-refundable.

6.2 Digital Performance: By purchasing a subscription, you request immediate access to the service and waive any right of withdrawal once access is granted.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Card Butler shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Our total liability for any claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the last 12 months or CHF 100, whichever is greater.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Switzerland. The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes is Zurich, Switzerland.

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