CardIQ Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the CardIQ mobile application, a trading card scanner and collection manager. By using the app, you agree to these terms.
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using CardIQ, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to users in the USA, Canada, EU, and UK. If you do not agree, you must stop using the app.
CardIQ is provided by Alquimia Studio.
2. License and Use
We grant you a limited, personal, non-commercial license to use the app.
You may NOT:
Copy, modify, or reverse engineer the app
Sell, rent, or sublicense the app
Use the app for commercial purposes
Remove copyright notices
Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools
Attempt unauthorized access
All content, design, and code are owned by Alquimia Studio.
3. Anonymous Usage and Data Ownership
No account is required; users are identified by an anonymous UUID
All images and data are stored locally on your device
You retain ownership of your data
Data is deleted when the app is uninstalled
Portfolio Snapshots: The app stores a daily local record of your collection's estimated value on your device to power the Portfolio Value Tracker. This data never leaves your device
Alquimia Studio is not responsible for:
Device malfunction or data loss
Uninstalling the app
Unauthorized access or device compromise
Cloud backup issues (iCloud or Google Drive)
4. Card Information and Grading Disclaimer
The app provides:
Card identification
AI-based grading estimates
Market pricing from third-party sources
Important: These are estimates only and not official grading results.
No guarantee of accuracy:
Card identification may be incorrect
Grades may differ from professional grading services
Prices may change rapidly
Listings may not be available
Users should verify all information independently and consult professional grading services.
5. Third-Party Services
OpenAI:
Our server forwards your card images to OpenAI for analysis
Does not retain data after processing
CARDIQ Backend Server:
Card images are transmitted securely via HTTPS to our own server before being forwarded to OpenAI for analysis. Images are not stored on our servers after processing is complete.
eBay:
Provides pricing data
Receives only card-related queries
Meta (Facebook) SDK:
The app uses the Meta SDK for advertising attribution and campaign measurement
If you grant permission via the iOS App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt, your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) may be shared with Meta
If you decline ATT, only anonymous aggregated data is sent via Apple's SKAdNetwork
Meta's Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
RevenueCat:
Manages subscriptions and billing
Receives anonymous device identifier, subscription status, and purchase history
RevenueCat's Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
We are not responsible for third-party services or changes in their functionality.
6. Free Tier and Subscription
Free Plan:
1 card scan (lifetime)
1 collection
1 card added
CardIQ Pro:
Up to 25 scans per day
Unlimited collections and cards
Subscriptions billed via App Store
Pricing:
Weekly: $5.99
Monthly: $14.99
Annual: $79.99
Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. To cancel: iOS Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → CardIQ → Cancel Subscription. Canceling stops future charges but does not refund the current billing period. You retain Pro access until the end of the paid period.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Engage in illegal activities
Violate intellectual property rights
Hack or disrupt the app
Use automated tools or scraping
Upload malicious content
Use the app commercially
Violations may result in termination and legal action.
8. Warranty Disclaimer
The app is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind.
No guarantee of accuracy or reliability
No guarantee of uninterrupted service
Features may change or be discontinued
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any statutory rights you may have under applicable mandatory consumer protection law. If you are an EU or UK consumer, you may be entitled to certain warranties and remedies that cannot be excluded by contract.
9. Limitation of Liability
Alquimia Studio is not liable for:
Loss of data, profits, or revenue
Business interruption
Indirect or consequential damages
Total liability is limited to the amount paid for the app (or $0 if free).
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend and hold harmless Alquimia Studio from any claims arising from your use of the app or violation of these terms.
11. Termination
You may stop using the app at any time by uninstalling it.
We may terminate access if you violate these terms or for operational reasons.
12. Privacy Policy
Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
13. Modifications
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the app implies acceptance of changes.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Colombia, where Alquimia Studio is based. The following mandatory protections apply regardless: USA residents — California law and CCPA apply; EU residents — mandatory EU consumer protection laws and GDPR apply; UK residents — Consumer Rights Act 2015 and UK GDPR apply; Canadian residents — Ontario law and PIPEDA apply.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Alquimia Studio.
16. Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
Contact Information
Email: andressaumet@gmail.com
Last Updated: May 7, 2026