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The conditions governing use of CollectPoke, its articles, card information, external links, and educational content.

Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 15, 2026

Welcome to CollectPoke. By accessing or using CollectPoke.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced herein.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website. You affirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and may notify users via a prominent notice on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

3.1 Educational Content Only

All content provided on CollectPoke.com, including but not limited to TCG strategy guides, deck lists, card reviews, set analysis, and collecting tips, is for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, tax advice, or legal advice.

3.2 TCG Content

CollectPoke provides:

  • Strategy guides for educational purposes
  • Deck building tips and recommendations
  • Card reviews and analysis
  • Set analysis and card evaluations
  • Collecting tips and market insights

3.3 No Guarantees

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • Trading card values or price movements
  • Tournament results or competitive success
  • The performance of any deck or strategy
  • Collection value appreciation or depreciation

3.4 Accuracy of Information

TCG content, card values, and strategy guides may contain errors or become outdated as new sets are released. We make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information contained on the Website.

3.5 Risk Acknowledgement

Trading card games involve elements of chance and strategy. You acknowledge that:

  • Card values can fluctuate significantly
  • Past market performance does not indicate future results
  • No deck or strategy guarantees wins
  • Collecting involves financial risk

You are solely responsible for all collecting and trading decisions and any resulting outcomes.

4. No Affiliate Relationships

CollectPoke does not participate in affiliate marketing programs. We do not earn commissions from any TCG product links, marketplaces, or tools mentioned on the Website.

  • No affiliate links
  • No sponsored content
  • No paid recommendations
  • No referral bonuses

Our content and recommendations are completely independent.

5. No Advertising

CollectPoke does not display third-party advertisements. We do not use:

  • Google AdSense
  • Display advertising networks
  • Pop-up ads
  • Video ads
  • Any other form of third-party advertising

The Website is provided as a free educational resource.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, deck guides, card reviews, strategy analysis, software, code, design elements, and the selection and arrangement thereof, is the exclusive property of CollectPoke and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Website without prior written permission
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on Website content
  • Scrape, data mine, or use automated systems to extract content from the Website
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without explicit written consent

6.3 Permitted Use

You may:

  • View and read content on the Website for personal, educational, non-commercial use
  • Share links to Website content on social media or other platforms
  • Print or save content for personal reference only

6.4 Trademarks

"CollectPoke" and all associated logos, slogans, and branding are trademarks of CollectPoke. You may not use these trademarks without prior written permission.

7. User Conduct

By using the Website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
  • Use the Website to transmit spam, malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Collect or store personal data about other users
  • Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Treat any content as guaranteed winning strategies

8. Third-Party Links and Services

8.1 External Links

The Website contains links to third-party websites, marketplaces, and TCG platforms that are not owned or controlled by CollectPoke. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

8.2 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by CollectPoke. We do not guarantee the safety, security, or appropriateness of any third-party platform.

8.3 Platform Terms

When you use third-party marketplaces or platforms mentioned on the Website, you are subject to their respective Terms of Service and Privacy Policies. We strongly encourage you to review these policies before using any third-party service.

9. User Submissions

9.1 Comments

If you leave comments on the Website, you grant CollectPoke a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and display such comments in any media.

9.2 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any content you submit to the Website. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

9.3 Removal Rights

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, ANALYSIS, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COLLECTPOKE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
  • SECURITY OR ABSENCE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL CODE
  • CARD VALUE ACCURACY OR TOURNAMENT RESULTS

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COLLECTPOKE, ITS OWNER, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR COLLECTION VALUE
  • TRADING OR COLLECTING LOSSES OF ANY KIND
  • PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
  • ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

  • YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE
  • ANY CONTENT, ANALYSIS, OR INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE
  • ANY DECK BUILDING OR COLLECTING DECISIONS BASED ON WEBSITE CONTENT
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
  • ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF COLLECTPOKE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11.1 Cap on Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL COLLECTPOKE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CollectPoke, its owner, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit to the Website
  • Any collecting or trading decisions you make based on Website content

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to contact us at hello@collectpoke.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within thirty (30) days of receipt.

14.2 No Class Actions

You agree to resolve any disputes on an individual basis. You waive the right to bring or participate in any class, consolidated, or representative action.

15. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including without limitation:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Request by law enforcement or government agencies
  • Unexpected technical or security issues

Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CollectPoke regarding your use of the Website.

19. Contact Information

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

Email: hello@collectpoke.com
Response Time: Typically within 48 hours

For legal notices, please use the email address above with the subject line "Legal Notice."

20. Risk Acknowledgment

IMPORTANT: TCG COLLECTING AND TRADING RISK DISCLOSURE

By using CollectPoke, you acknowledge and agree that:

  1. Trading card values can fluctuate significantly. You can lose money on card investments.

  2. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Historical card prices do not predict future values.

  3. New set releases can impact card values. The metagame is constantly evolving.

  4. No deck or strategy guarantees wins. Card games involve elements of chance.

  5. You are solely responsible for your collecting and trading decisions. CollectPoke provides educational content only.

  6. You should never spend money you cannot afford to lose on trading cards.

If you do not fully understand these risks, you should consult with experienced collectors or financial advisors before making significant card purchases.

These Terms of Service were last reviewed and updated on May 15, 2026.