Terms
Last Updated: 4.30.2026
Effective Date: 4.30.2026
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a binding agreement between you (“User,” “you”) and Hobby Box, Inc. (“Hobby Box,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of:
- The HobbyBox application and website (HobbyBox.app)
- The HobbyPay vendor tools
- Any related features, content, or services (collectively, the “Services”)
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.
If you use the Services on behalf of a business, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity.
2. Description of Services
HobbyBox is a platform for discovering card shows, buying, selling, trading, and interacting with other collectors.
HobbyPay is an optional paid service that provides vendors with:
- Deal logging and tracking
- Sales analytics and reporting
- Multi-payment tracking
- Optional credit card acceptance via Stripe
- Chargeback protection tools
3. Eligibility and Accounts
3.1 Age Requirement
You must be 18 years or older.
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining accurate information
- Securing your account credentials
- All activity under your account
3.3 Business Use
If using the Services for a business, you are acting on behalf of that business.
4. Marketplace Disclaimer
Hobby Box:
- Is not a party to transactions between users
- Does not verify authenticity, condition, or value of items
- Does not guarantee transaction outcomes
All marketplace activity is at your own risk.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
- Violate laws or regulations
- Misrepresent items or identity
- Sell counterfeit or illegal goods
- Scrape or reverse engineer the platform
- Bypass security controls
- Use HobbyPay for unauthorized or third-party processing
- Capture buyer photos without proper consent
We may suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
6. Fees and Subscription Terms
6.1 HobbyBox
Currently free (subject to change with notice)
6.2 HobbyPay Subscription
- Monthly: $30/month
- Annual: $300/year
Billed in advance. Taxes may apply.
6.3 Free Trial
- 30-day free trial
- No payment method required upfront
- Converts to read-only if not upgraded
6.4 Automatic Renewal
THIS IS AN AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION.
Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the billing period.
You authorize recurring charges to your payment method.
6.5 Cancellation
You may cancel:
- Via in-app settings (2 clicks or fewer)
- Or by emailing info@hobbybox.app
Cancellation takes effect at end of billing period.
6.6 Refunds
- Monthly: no partial refunds
- Annual: full refund within 30 days of purchase
- Processing fees: non-refundable
6.7 Read-Only Access
After cancellation or trial expiration:
- Data remains viewable
- Export remains available
- No new deals or payments allowed
7. HobbyPay Vendor Terms
7.1 Independent Business Status
You operate as an independent business.
Hobby Box is not your partner, employer, or agent.
7.2 Vendor Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Customer interactions
- Refunds and disputes
- Sales tax compliance
- Legal compliance
7.3 Buyer Photo Requirements
If using photo capture:
- You must use the in-app consent flow
- Buyer must explicitly consent
- You may not photograph minors
- You must respect declines
7.4 No Guarantee of Chargeback Protection
HobbyPay tools assist with disputes but do not guarantee outcomes.
7.5 Vendor Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Hobby Box from claims arising from:
- Failure to obtain proper consent
- Misuse of buyer data or photos
- Legal violations
- Tax or compliance failures
- Buyer disputes
8. Payment Processing (Stripe)
8.1 Role of Stripe
Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc.
You agree to Stripe’s terms.
Hobby Box is not a payment processor or bank.
8.2 Processing Fees
- Flat 3.6% per transaction
8.3 Payouts
Handled by Stripe based on their schedule.
8.4 Chargebacks
- Determined by issuing banks
- Funds may be reversed
- Fees may apply
9. Intellectual Property
All platform content belongs to Hobby Box.
You grant us a license to use submitted content to operate the Services.
HobbyPay Data:
- Vendor data remains yours
- We may use aggregated, anonymized data
Buyer photos are:
- Used only for disputes
- Not used for marketing
10. Privacy
Your use of the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy.
11. Modifications
We may update:
- Services
- Features
- Terms
Material changes will be communicated.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts for:
- Violations
- Fraud
- Risk or legal concerns
13. Disclaimers
Services are provided “AS IS”.
We do not guarantee:
- Platform uptime
- Payment processing reliability
- Marketplace outcomes
14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Hobby Box is not liable for:
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Loss of profits or data
Maximum liability is limited to:
- $100 OR
- Amount paid in last 3 months (whichever is greater)
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Hobby Box from claims arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violations
- Vendor activity
16. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Florida law applies
Arbitration
All disputes resolved via binding arbitration
Class Action Waiver
No class actions permitted
17. General Terms
- You may not assign without consent
- We may assign freely
- Invalid provisions do not affect others
- These Terms are the full agreement
18. Contact
Hobby Box, Inc.
20533 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 4-811
Aventura, FL 33180
- info@hobbybox.app (general & billing)
- privacy@hobbybox.app (privacy requests)