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Terms of Use

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions, which together with our Privacy Policy govern your use of Tome Collective. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

About This Site

Tome Collective is an independent blog and media property covering the NBA, WNBA, Pokémon TCG, Disney Lorcana, physical trading card collectibles, and digital collectibles such as NBA Top Shot. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any league, publisher, or platform we cover unless explicitly stated. See Additional Disclosures below for trademark notices specific to each brand.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, digital downloads, data compilations, and software — is the property of Tome Collective or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our prior written consent. Brief excerpts may be quoted with clear attribution and a link back to the original article.

User Conduct

You agree not to use this website to post or transmit unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or infringing content; to scrape, mine, or republish our content at scale without permission; or to attempt to interfere with the security or normal operation of the site.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Content on this website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Editorial content — including trading card values, grading opinions, digital collectible pricing, and player or set analysis — reflects our opinion at the time of writing and is not financial, investment, or grading advice. Card and collectible markets are volatile; do your own research before buying, selling, or trading.

Affiliate Marketing Links

This site contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through those links at no additional cost to you. See our full Affiliate Disclosures for details on which programs we participate in. We make no representations about the products or services offered by third-party merchants, and any disputes between you and a merchant must be resolved directly with that merchant.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tome Collective shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or its content, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tome Collective, its affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your use of this website or your violation of these terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Missouri.

Changes to These Terms

We may modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page whenever a material change is made.

Return Policy

We aim to provide great service to subscribers and purchasers of Tome Collective merchandise and paid content.

As a small, independent operation, we’re unable to refund original or return shipping costs. To start a return on an eligible item, contact us.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Tome Collective collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you use this website.

Information We Collect

• Information you provide: personal information you voluntarily give us when you sign up for our newsletter (processed through our email service provider, beehiiv), create a Premium Subscriptions account (Intel, Edge, or Vault tier), submit a contact form, leave a comment, or make a purchase. This may include your name, email address, and payment details (handled by our payment processor — we do not store full card numbers).
• Information collected automatically: cookies and similar technologies collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.
• Information from third parties: we may receive information about you from social media platforms, our affiliate partners, or our newsletter and payment providers.

How We Use Your Information

• To deliver the newsletter, articles, or other content you’ve requested
• To process purchases, subscriptions, and returns
• To personalize your experience and show relevant content
• To analyze and improve the website and our services
• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use

How We Disclose Your Information

• Service providers: third parties that help us operate the site, send our newsletter (beehiiv), process payments, or provide analytics.
• Affiliate partners: where required to attribute a referral — see Affiliate Disclosures.
• Legal authorities: when we believe disclosure is required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud or other illegal activity.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

Cookies help the site function, remember your preferences, and measure traffic. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict our use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain data sharing — for example, California residents under the CCPA, and EU/UK residents under the GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we’ve collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time by posting a revised version on this page, with the “Last updated” date changed accordingly.

Additional Disclosures

Tome Collective covers multiple third-party brands, leagues, and platforms. We are an independent, fan-operated publication and are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the following entities unless explicitly stated in a specific article.

All other trademarks, service marks, logos, and product names referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and editorial commentary purposes only, under nominative fair use.

Affiliate Disclosures

In accordance with the FTC’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), Tome Collective discloses the following:

Affiliate links are typically identified by the retailer’s domain in the URL (e.g., tcgplayer.com) or may be noted directly within an article. If you have questions about a specific link, contact us.