Terms and Conditions

Last updated: March 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using VerseDB, a comprehensive comic book database and management system, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms govern your use of our cataloging, tracking, and community features. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

2. User Accounts

When creating an account on VerseDB, you agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information for your profile
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account, including collection management and reviews
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
Maintain appropriate content ratings and trigger warnings in your reviews and lists
Use the pull list and wishlist features responsibly

3. User Content and Contributions

When contributing content to VerseDB, you:

Retain ownership of your personal content (reviews, lists, collections)
Grant us a license to display and use your content across our platform
Acknowledge that database contributions (comic information, character details, creator data) become part of our community database
Accept our moderation system for content edits and contributions
Agree to participate in good faith in our trust-based editing system
Understand that XP and privileges may be revoked for policy violations

4. Intellectual Property

All content provided by VerseDB, including but not limited to our database structure, AI-enhanced features, collection management tools, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Comic book information, character details, and creator data are maintained as a community resource under fair use principles. Users may not scrape, mass-download, or commercially exploit our database without explicit permission.

All trademarks, character names, and comic titles are property of their respective owners. VerseDB does not claim ownership of comic publisher trademarks or copyrighted material. Comic cover images are displayed under fair use for identification purposes only.

5. Service Features and PRO Subscriptions

We offer both free and PRO subscription services. PRO subscriptions provide enhanced features including:

Advanced collection management tools
Priority access to new features
Enhanced AI-assisted recommendations
Ad-free experience
Extended API access
Premium support services

We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue any part of our service, including free and PRO features
Update these terms at any time with notice to users
Change our pricing structure for PRO features with 30 days notice
Adjust AI-assisted features and their availability
Modify the XP system and user progression requirements
Limit access to certain features based on user location or applicable laws

PRO subscriptions are billed according to the terms specified at the time of purchase. You may cancel your PRO subscription at any time, and your benefits will continue until the end of your billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial subscription periods unless required by law.

6. User Submissions and Feedback

By submitting ideas, suggestions, documents, or proposals to VerseDB through our feedback or support channels, you acknowledge and agree that:

VerseDB may use or disclose the information for any purpose
You are not entitled to compensation for your submissions
VerseDB is not obligated to keep submissions confidential
You grant VerseDB a perpetual, irrevocable license to use the feedback

7. Limitation of Liability

VerseDB is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy in our comic database, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all entries. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our service, including but not limited to decisions made based on our grading guides, price estimates, or collection management tools.

8. Data Privacy and Storage

We handle user data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using VerseDB, you acknowledge that:

Your collection data is stored securely on our servers
Public profile information is visible to other users
Collection privacy settings are under your control
AI features may process your data to provide recommendations
Backup services are provided on a best-effort basis

9. Community Guidelines

Our community guidelines ensure a safe and respectful environment. The following are prohibited:

Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
Deliberate misinformation in database entries
Abuse of the moderation system
Manipulation of the XP or trust system
Unauthorized automation or scraping
Commercial solicitation without permission
Sharing of pirated content or scans

Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, loss of earned privileges, or permanent ban.

10. API Usage and Developer Terms

The VerseDB API is provided for non-commercial use only. Access to the API is subject to the following terms:

API access requires registration and an approved API key
API usage is strictly limited to non-commercial applications
Rate limits must be respected (see API documentation for current limits)
Attribution to VerseDB is required when displaying our data
Caching of API responses must follow our cache policy guidelines
API access may be revoked for terms violations or abuse
We reserve the right to modify API endpoints with appropriate notice
Developers must maintain data accuracy when displaying VerseDB content

For commercial use of our API, including but not limited to:

Integration in commercial applications or services
Usage in subscription-based platforms
Data aggregation for business purposes
Enterprise-level implementations

Please contact our business development team at [email protected] to discuss licensing options.

For API documentation and developer resources, visit our Developer Portal.

11. Age Restrictions and COPPA Compliance

VerseDB services are intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our service or provide any personal information.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account.

12. Legal Disputes and Arbitration

You agree that the laws of the jurisdiction in which VerseDB operates will govern these Terms and any disputes between us, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.1 Arbitration Agreement

You and VerseDB agree that any dispute or claim arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

12.2 Class Action Waiver

ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

12.3 Arbitration Procedures

The arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Payment of filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA's rules.

12.4 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing [email protected] with your name and clear intention to opt out of the arbitration agreement.

12.5 Changes to Arbitration Agreement

If we make any changes to this arbitration agreement (other than a change to the notice address), you may reject any such change by sending us written notice within 30 days of the change.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service, or notify us at [email protected]. Note that some information may remain in our records after account deletion.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: [email protected]