Terms of Service

Clear guidelines for using CardWeight.com responsibly

Last updated: 2025-07-11

📋 Quick Summary

Your Responsibilities:

Provide accurate pack weight data
Use your own YouTube videos only
Be respectful to other community members
Follow all applicable laws

Our Commitments:

Provide a reliable research platform
Protect your privacy and data
Maintain a safe community environment
Support your research efforts

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to CardWeight.com, a Pokemon TCG pack weight research platform that helps collectors and researchers analyze pack weights and card distributions.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of CardWeight.com and all related services. By creating an account or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

⚠️ Important: If you don't agree with these Terms, please don't use our platform. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and CardWeight.com.

2. Platform Usage

✅ Acceptable Use

Submit accurate pack weight data
Share genuine research findings
Respect other users and their contributions
Follow community guidelines
Report bugs and issues constructively
Use the platform for its intended purpose

📊 Research Ethics

Provide honest and accurate measurements
Use standardized weighing methods
Disclose any conflicts of interest
Credit others' contributions appropriately
Share data openly when possible

❌ Prohibited Activities

Submitting false or misleading data
Using others' YouTube videos without permission
Harassment or abusive behavior
Spamming or excessive promotional content
Attempting to hack or disrupt our systems
Violating others' intellectual property rights

⚠️ Consequences

Content removal or flagging
Account suspension or termination
Loss of verification status
Reporting to relevant authorities
Legal action when necessary

3. Content and Submissions

📦 Pack Submission Guidelines

Data Accuracy Requirements:

Use a digital scale with at least 0.1g precision
Weigh packs in a stable environment
Record weights before opening the pack
Provide complete card pull information
Include set and product details accurately

Video Requirements:

Show the complete weighing and opening process
Ensure clear visibility of scale readings
Record in one continuous take when possible
Use adequate lighting and camera stability
Upload to your verified YouTube channel

🔍 Content Review Process

All submissions go through our verification process:

Automatic YouTube video ownership verification
Data validation for obvious errors or outliers
Community reporting and flagging system
Manual review by moderators when necessary
Appeal process for disputed removals

4. Research Disclaimers and Limitations

⚠️ Important Research Disclaimers

No Guarantees:

Pack weight data is provided for research purposes only. We make no guarantees about the accuracy of user-submitted data or its predictive value.

Educational Purpose:

Our platform is designed for educational and research purposes to better understand Pokemon TCG manufacturing and distribution.

Individual Results May Vary:

Pack weights can vary due to manufacturing tolerances, environmental factors, and measurement methods. Past data doesn't guarantee future results.

Not Investment Advice:

Information on our platform should not be used as the sole basis for purchasing decisions or investment strategies.

📊 Data Limitations

User-submitted data may contain errors or inaccuracies
Sample sizes may be insufficient for statistical significance
Measurement methods and equipment may vary between users
Manufacturing processes and tolerances change over time
Regional variations in production may affect results

5. Intellectual Property

🃏 Pokemon TCG Trademarks

Pokemon, Pokemon TCG, and all related characters, names, marks, and logos are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK Inc.

CardWeight.com is an independent research platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The Pokemon Company, Nintendo, or any official Pokemon entities.