Terms of Use

Last updated July 16, 2026

This is a draft template for a student project and is not legal advice.

Welcome to CardPals (“we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the CardPals website and services (the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least [18] years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Service. By using CardPals you represent that you meet this requirement and that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

2. Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at [support@cardpals.example] if you suspect any unauthorised use. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Products and Orders

CardPals is a marketplace for trading cards and related products. We aim to describe products accurately, but we do not warrant that product descriptions, pricing, or availability are error-free. All orders are subject to acceptance and available stock, and we reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order.

4. Pricing and Payment

Prices are shown in [currency] and may change without notice. You agree to pay all charges incurred on your account at the prices in effect when the charge is incurred, including any applicable taxes and shipping fees.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service or other users’ accounts;
interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service;
upload malicious code or attempt to circumvent our security measures.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and branding are and remain the property of CardPals and its licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, CardPals shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Service.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to [support@cardpals.example].