Effective Date: April 17, 2026
IMPORTANT:
These Terms contain a binding arbitration clause (Section 16) and a class action waiver that affect your legal rights. Please read them carefully before using the Service.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of SPELLFORGE™ and related services (the "Service"), operated by Spellforge Studios LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("Spellforge Studios," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service at https://spellforge.app and all related features and applications, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
You must be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable minimum age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
If you are between the applicable minimum age and 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. We reserve the right to request proof of age or parental consent at any time.
You may not use the Service if you have been previously suspended or banned from the platform.
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
You may not share, transfer, or sell your account to another person. Each individual may maintain only one account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these provisions.
The Service offers the following subscription tiers, each with distinct features and limitations:
Wanderer (Free):
Full platform access, 2 deck slots, basic match history, community chat access, casual quick play, and tournament spectating.
Spellcaster ($9.99/month or $99.99/year):
Everything in Wanderer plus unlimited deck slots, advanced analytics, private matchmaking, custom avatars, voice and video chat, and priority queue.
Archmage ($14.99/month or $149.99/year):
Everything in Spellcaster plus tournament creation and hosting, prize-pool tournament organization, private lobbies, Archmage badge, early feature access, private invitationals with custom branding, tournament dashboard with analytics and pairings, stream overlay, moderator system access, and exclusive Archmage Discord access.
We reserve the right to modify pricing, features, and tier structures at any time. Existing subscribers will receive at least 30 days notice before any price increases take effect on their next billing cycle.
All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. By subscribing to a paid tier, you authorize Stripe to charge your chosen payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) until cancelled. Stripe Tax is used to calculate and collect applicable sales tax, VAT, or other transaction taxes based on your location.
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. You can manage your subscription, update payment methods, and view billing history through the Stripe Billing Portal accessible from your account settings.
Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. However, we may issue refunds at our sole discretion in the following circumstances:
Refund requests should be directed to legal@spellforge.app. We will review each request on a case-by-case basis.
When you cancel a paid subscription or downgrade to a lower tier, you retain access to your current tier features until the end of the current billing period. After that period:
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
When using video and voice chat features, you additionally agree to:
Archmage-tier subscribers may create and host tournaments. Tournament hosts are responsible for:
Spellforge Studios provides tools for organizing prize-pool tournaments but does not itself handle, hold, escrow, or distribute prize money or physical prizes. Tournament hosts are solely responsible for:
SPELLFORGE ARENA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DISPUTES BETWEEN TOURNAMENT HOSTS AND PARTICIPANTS REGARDING PRIZES, PRIZE FULFILLMENT, OR TOURNAMENT OUTCOMES. USE PRIZE-POOL FEATURES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The moderator system allows designated users to pause matches, issue rulings, override results, and flag players during tournament play. Moderator decisions made through the platform tools are considered final for the purposes of that tournament. Spellforge Studios does not guarantee the accuracy or fairness of any moderator ruling and bears no liability for moderator decisions.
SPELLFORGE ARENA IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, ENDORSED BY, SPONSORED BY, OR SPECIFICALLY APPROVED BY WIZARDS OF THE COAST LLC, HASBRO, INC., OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES.
Magic: The Gathering, including but not limited to card names, card images, mana symbols, set symbols, expansion names, character names, artwork, and all associated trademarks and copyrights, are the property of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. All rights reserved by their respective owners.
Spellforge Studios is an independent, fan-created platform that facilitates webcam-based play of physical Magic: The Gathering cards. The Service does not reproduce, distribute, or digitally simulate Magic: The Gathering cards or gameplay. Card data displayed on the platform (names, oracle text, mana costs) is sourced from the publicly available Scryfall API under Scryfall's terms of service.
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and other brand features used on the Service, including SPELLFORGE™, are trademarks of Spellforge Studios LLC or its affiliates. The SPELLFORGE mark is the subject of a pending United States trademark application. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to use our trademarks, service marks, trade names, or logos without our prior written consent.
The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, logo, graphics, and software (excluding third-party intellectual property), is and shall remain the exclusive property of Spellforge Studios LLC. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
You retain ownership of content you create on the platform, including deck lists, deck descriptions, profile information, and chat messages ("User Content"). By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant Spellforge Studios a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to submit any User Content and that it does not violate any third party's rights.
The Service integrates with and may contain links to third-party services, including but not limited to:
These third-party services are governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or operations of any third-party service. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the third party.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Without limiting the foregoing, Spellforge Studios does not warrant or represent that:
You acknowledge that you use the Service at your sole risk. Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Service is accessed at your own discretion and risk.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPELLFORGE ARENA, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
IN NO EVENT SHALL SPELLFORGE ARENA'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO SPELLFORGE ARENA IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100 USD).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spellforge Arena, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at legal@spellforge.app. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you have an active paid subscription, it will not renew, but you will retain access to paid features until the end of the current billing period.
We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
Upon termination for cause, we are under no obligation to provide a refund for any unused subscription period. We may also retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.
Upon termination, the following provisions survive: Sections 7 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), 12.3 (Effect of Termination), 16 (Dispute Resolution), and 17 (Governing Law).
If you believe that any content on the Service infringes your copyright, please submit a notice containing the following information to legal@spellforge.app:
Spellforge Studios shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, acts of government, internet outages, cyberattacks, pandemics, wars, civil unrest, labor disputes, or failures of third-party service providers (including Stripe, hosting providers, and WebRTC infrastructure).
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.
The failure of Spellforge Studios to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision shall only be effective if in writing and signed by Spellforge Studios.
Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute with us informally by contacting legal@spellforge.app. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 60 days of receiving your written notice.
If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you and Spellforge Arena agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in the English language.
The arbitrator may award any relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could award, including injunctive and declaratory relief. Any arbitration award may be confirmed in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AND SPELLFORGE ARENA AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND SPELLFORGE ARENA AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S OR PARTY'S CLAIMS.
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights. Additionally, disputes that qualify for small claims court may be brought in small claims court.
You may opt out of binding arbitration and the class action waiver within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to legal@spellforge.app with the subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out" including your name, email address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in the courts specified in Section 17.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. If the arbitration agreement in Section 16 is found not to apply to you or your claim, you and Spellforge Studios agree that any judicial proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Georgia.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any supplemental terms or policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spellforge Studios regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@spellforge.app
Website: https://spellforge.app
For legal notices, please use the email address above with the subject line "Legal Notice."