Effective date: March 24, 2026 · Last updated: April 2, 2026
Plain English summary: Black Label Vault is a sports card collection management tool. You own your data. We provide the platform on an "as-is" basis. AI grade estimates are guidance only, not guarantees. You can cancel anytime. Our liability is limited to what you paid us.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Black Label Vault ("Service"), operated by Black Label Vault ("we," "us," or "our") at blacklabelvault.com. By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
You must be at least 13 years of age to use Black Label Vault. By creating an account, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
Black Label Vault is a web-based sports card collection management platform that provides tools including but not limited to: collection tracking, AI-powered card identification, AI-assisted grade estimation, market value lookup, wishlist management, grading submission tracking, portfolio analytics, and social sharing features.
The Service is offered on a freemium basis with subscription tiers (Free, Pro, and Elite) offering different levels of access to features. Feature availability is subject to the tier you subscribe to.
To access most features, you must create an account with a valid email address and password. You are responsible for:
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abuse, or remain inactive for an extended period.
Free tier: Available to all registered users with limited feature access as described on the pricing page.
Paid tiers (Pro and Elite): Billed monthly via Stripe. Your subscription automatically renews each month until cancelled.
Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial billing periods.
Price changes: We will provide at least 30 days' notice before changing subscription prices. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.
Payment processing: All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your payment card information. By subscribing, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service.
Black Label Vault uses artificial intelligence to provide the following features:
Important disclaimer: All AI-generated content — including grade estimates, card identifications, and market values — is provided for informational and guidance purposes only. AI estimates are not guarantees of actual grading outcomes, sale prices, or card authenticity. Always submit cards to a certified grading service (PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC) for official grades. Black Label Vault is not responsible for any financial decisions made based on AI-generated estimates.
AI outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Market values in particular fluctuate rapidly and estimates may not reflect actual current market conditions.
You agree not to use the Service to:
Our IP: The Black Label Vault name, logo, design, software, and content created by us are owned by Black Label Vault and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
Your data: You own the data you input into the Service, including your card collection records, photos, and notes. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your data solely to provide the Service to you.
Third-party trademarks: Card manufacturer names (Topps, Panini, Bowman, etc.), grading company names (PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC), and league names (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) referenced in the Service are trademarks of their respective owners. Black Label Vault is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any of these entities.
The Service integrates with third-party services including:
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or terms of these third-party services.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Black Label Vault's total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to the Service is limited to the amount you paid us in subscription fees in the 12 months preceding the claim.
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to: loss of data, loss of profits, financial decisions made based on AI estimates, grading outcomes that differ from AI estimates, or any other losses arising from your use of the Service.
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.
Data loss: While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, we are not responsible for any loss of data due to technical failures, user error, or circumstances beyond our control. We strongly recommend using the Export to Excel feature regularly to maintain your own backup of your collection data.
You may delete your account at any time from the app sidebar (Delete Account) or by contacting hello@blacklabelvault.com. Upon deletion, your personal data and collection records will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days. This action cannot be undone.
Deleting your account does not automatically cancel an active subscription. Please cancel your subscription before or after deleting your account to avoid further charges.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes where possible. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date and, where appropriate, by email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which Black Label Vault is operated, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at hello@blacklabelvault.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Most concerns can be resolved quickly this way.
Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis. You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Black Label Vault.
You agree to indemnify and hold Black Label Vault harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
hello@blacklabelvault.com
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