Last Updated: December 17, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Sports Card Alerts ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Sports Card Alerts is a monitoring and notification service that tracks eBay listings for sports cards based on user-defined criteria. The Service provides:
- Automated scanning of eBay listings
- Email notifications when matching cards are found
- Price analytics and market data
- Historical sales tracking
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
To use the Service, you must create an account by providing a valid email address and password. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
3.2 Account Restrictions
You may not:
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
- Share your account credentials with others
- Use automated tools to create accounts or alerts
- Impersonate another person or entity
4. Use of Service
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law
- Use the Service to engage in fraudulent activities
- Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
- Attempt to access parts of the Service you're not authorized to access
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
4.2 Free Tier Limitations
The free tier of the Service includes:
- Up to 10 active alerts per account
- Standard notification delivery
- Access to all basic features
We reserve the right to modify these limitations at any time with reasonable notice.
5. Data and Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 eBay Integration
The Service uses eBay's API to retrieve listing data. Your use of eBay listings through our Service is subject to eBay's User Agreement and policies. We are not responsible for:
- The accuracy of eBay listing data
- Actions taken by eBay sellers
- Changes to eBay's terms or API
- Transactions conducted on eBay
6.2 No Transaction Involvement
Sports Card Alerts does not facilitate, process, or participate in any transactions between buyers and sellers. We merely provide information about available listings. All purchases are made directly through eBay.
7. Service Availability
7.1 No Guarantees
We strive to provide reliable service, but we do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- That all eBay listings will be detected
- Specific notification delivery times
- Accuracy of price or sales data
7.2 Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice.
8. Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, features, functionality, and content, is owned by Sports Card Alerts and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our content
- Use our trademarks without permission
- Reverse engineer any part of the Service
9. Disclaimers
9.1 "AS IS" Service
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.2 Investment Decisions
Sports Card Alerts provides data and analytics for informational purposes only. We do not provide financial, investment, or collecting advice. You are solely responsible for your purchasing decisions.
9.3 Data Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that price data, sales history, or analytics are complete, accurate, or current. Always verify information independently before making purchase decisions.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPORTS CARD ALERTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of the Service
- Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code
- Any errors or omissions in any content
- Any losses incurred from transactions on eBay
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sports Card Alerts, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- At our sole discretion
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease, and we may delete your account and data.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sports Card Alerts operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property matters.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sports Card Alerts regarding the Service.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@sportscardalerts.com