Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: [08/07/2025]
Legal Entity: Collectible Gem, LLC (owned by Benjamin Madison)
Jurisdiction: United States

Welcome to Collectible Gem (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Collectible Gem, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our site.

2. Who We Are

Collectible Gem is a community-driven platform for trading card enthusiasts. We provide market data, grading assistance, collection management tools, and a safe community for collectors worldwide.

3. Eligibility

• Collectible Gem is open to all ages.
• Users under the age of 13 should use the site with parental guidance.
• Transactions (buying, selling, or submitting cards for grading) are restricted to users who can legally enter contracts in their jurisdiction (typically 18+).

4. Use of Our Website

You agree to use Collectible Gem for lawful purposes only. You may not:

• Engage in fraudulent activity, scams, or misrepresentation.
• Copy, scrape, or redistribute site content without permission.
• Harass, abuse, or spam other users.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

5. Marketplace & Escrow Services

• Collectible Gem facilitates buying and selling between collectors but is not the direct seller of user-listed items (unless otherwise specified on our official listings).
• Only verified sellers may transact through our platform.
• For eligible transactions, Collectible Gem may act as an escrow service: funds are held securely until both buyer and seller confirm the transaction.
• While we work to provide safe and fair transactions, Collectible Gem is not responsible for disputes outside our platform or actions taken by unverified sellers.

6. Pricing & Market Data

• Our pricing guides are based on third-party verified platforms (eBay, Whatnot, Market Movers, Topps.com, etc.).
• All values are estimates and provided for informational purposes only.
• Collectible Gem is not liable for financial loss or market fluctuations resulting from reliance on our data.

7. Grading Services

• Collectible Gem does not grade cards directly.
• We act as a gateway for card submissions to grading companies such as PSA, BGS, SGC, and AGS.
• Turnaround times, grading results, and card handling once in the custody of the grading company are outside our control.
• We may provide pre-grading tips and preparation advice, but final grades are determined solely by the grading company.

8. Collection Manager & Tools

• Users may track their collections (raw and graded).
• By default, collections are private unless the user opts to make them public.
• Collectible Gem is not responsible for lost data if accounts are deleted or compromised due to user negligence.

9. Community Guidelines

Our community thrives on trust and respect. Users agree to:

• No scams, counterfeit cards, or misleading listings.
• No harassment, offensive language, or hate speech.
• Respect other collectors and moderators.

We reserve the right to remove users or content that violates community standards.

10. Intellectual Property

• All content on Collectible Gem (logo, design, guides, data structure, brand assets) is owned by Collectible Gem, LLC.
• Users may not copy, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without written permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

Collectible Gem provides all services and information “as is.”
We are not liable for:

• Financial loss due to market changes.
• Card grading outcomes or damages during grading handled by third parties.
• Disputes between members outside of our verified processes.

12. Privacy & Data Protection

We respect your privacy. Please see our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, store, and use your data.

13. Termination of Accounts

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or harmful behavior.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be handled in accordance with U.S. law.

15. Changes to These Terms

Collectible Gem may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the platform means you accept the changes.

16. Contact Us

For questions, support, or partnership inquiries, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 +1 (970) 900-0895
📩 Or use our Contact Form