Terms of Service

# The Magic Brokers Forums - Terms of Service Effective Date: 10/01/2026 Last Updated: 10/07/2026 Website: https://forums.themagicbrokers.com Operator: Monte Young/TheGuildMaster/Blix Contact: info@themagicbrokers.com ## 1. Acceptance of Terms Welcome to forums.themagicbrokers.com ("The Magic Brokers," "we," "us," or "our"), an online community dedicated to connecting tabletop gaming roleplayers throughout the country and world. By accessing, registering for, or using forums.themagicbrokers.com (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service and our applicable Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service. ## 2. Eligibility and Registration You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use the Service. By registering, you represent that you meet this age requirement and that the information you provide is accurate. You agree to: * Maintain the security of your account credentials. * Accept responsibility for activity occurring through your account, except where prohibited by law. * Notify The Magic Brokers if you suspect unauthorized access. * Refrain from impersonating other individuals or organizations. The Magic Brokers may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, subject to applicable law. ## 3. Community Purpose The Magic Brokers provides an online platform for discussing tabletop roleplaying games, game design, game community and events. The Service may include discussion forums, private messaging, gaming group recruitment, event listings, community directories, and member-to-member marketplace listings. The Magic Brokers does not guarantee that members, gaming groups, events, or marketplace listings are legitimate, accurate, safe, or suitable for any particular purpose. ## 4. Acceptable Use Members must conduct themselves respectfully and comply with applicable laws. The following activities are prohibited: * Harassment, bullying, stalking, or credible threats. * Unlawful discrimination or targeted abuse. * Publishing another person's private information without authorization. * Fraud, scams, or intentionally misleading listings. * Posting illegal content or facilitating illegal transactions. * Uploading malware or attempting unauthorized access to the Service. * Spam, automated posting, or unauthorized commercial solicitation. * Circumventing account restrictions or moderation decisions. * Infringing copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights. * Exploiting security vulnerabilities or disrupting website operations. Members may express disagreement, criticize products and services, and participate in good-faith debate, provided their conduct complies with these Terms. ## 5. User-Generated Content Members retain ownership of original content they create and submit to The Magic Brokers, including forum posts, photographs, artwork, and other materials. By submitting content, you grant The Magic Brokers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and technically modify that content as reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, secure, and promote the Service of the forums. This license does not transfer ownership of your content to The Magic Brokers. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your content. You must not upload copyrighted rulebooks, commercially published adventures, artwork, or other protected materials without appropriate authorization or another lawful basis. The Magic Brokers may remove or restrict content that violates these Terms, infringes third-party rights, or creates legal or security concerns. Deleting an account may not automatically remove all previously published forum discussions. Members may request removal of personal information or content through the contact information provided in these Terms, subject to applicable law. ## 6. Moderation and Enforcement The Magic Brokers reserves the right to moderate its community. Moderation actions may include: * Editing or removing content. * Locking or relocating discussions. * Issuing warnings. * Restricting posting privileges. * Temporarily suspending accounts. * Permanently terminating accounts. Moderation decisions may consider the severity of a violation, previous conduct, community safety, and other relevant circumstances. The Magic Brokers does not undertake to review every post, message, or listing before publication. Members may report suspected violations using available reporting tools or by contacting the website administrator. ## 7. Marketplace Terms The Magic Brokers may provide a marketplace where members can advertise tabletop gaming products for sale, purchase, or trade. Unless expressly stated otherwise, The Magic Brokers is not a party to transactions between members. The Magic Brokers does not process payments, hold funds in escrow, arrange shipping, or guarantee the condition, authenticity, legality, or delivery of listed items. Marketplace participants agree to: * Provide accurate descriptions and photographs. * Disclose known defects and relevant product conditions. * Clearly state prices and transaction terms. * Comply with applicable consumer protection and sales laws. * Avoid counterfeit, stolen, illegal, or otherwise prohibited merchandise. * Resolve transaction disputes directly with the other participant. The Magic Brokers may remove suspicious listings or restrict marketplace access. Members participate in transactions at their own risk. Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived. ## 8. Local Events and In-Person Meetings The Magic Brokers allows members to organize and advertise gaming sessions, tournaments, conventions, and other gatherings. Unless The Magic Brokers explicitly identifies itself as an event organizer, events advertised by members or third parties are independently organized. The Magic Brokers does not guarantee the safety, accessibility, quality, or legitimacy of independently organized events. Members are encouraged to meet in public locations, exercise appropriate personal safety precautions, and verify event details before attending. Event organizers are responsible for complying with applicable laws, venue requirements, and safety obligations. The Magic Brokers is not responsible for the conduct of independent event organizers or attendees except to the extent responsibility is imposed by applicable law. ## 9. Commercial Accounts and Advertising Game stores, publishers, convention organizers, and other gaming-related businesses may participate in the community, subject to applicable posting rules. Commercial users must clearly identify their business affiliations when promoting their own products or services. Undisclosed paid promotions, deceptive advertising, misleading endorsements, and unsolicited advertising are prohibited. The Magic Brokers may establish additional requirements for commercial accounts, sponsored content, or advertising. ## 10. Intellectual Property The Magic Brokers name, website design, logos, software, and original site content are owned by The Magic Brokers or their respective rights holders. Members may not reproduce, distribute, reverse engineer, or commercially exploit proprietary website materials except as permitted by applicable law or with appropriate authorization. References to third-party games, publishers, trademarks, and products remain the property of their respective owners. The Magic Brokers is an independent gaming studio and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any game publisher unless expressly stated. ## 11. Copyright Complaints If you believe content on The Magic Brokers infringes your copyright, please contact: Copyright Contact: info@themagicbrokers Include sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material, its location on the website, and your contact information. The Magic Brokers will review copyright complaints and take appropriate action consistent with applicable law. Members who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights may have their accounts terminated. ## 12. Privacy and Personal Information The Magic Brokers collects and processes information necessary to operate the Service, such as registration details, account information, and forum activity. Additional information about data collection, cookies, retention, security, and applicable privacy rights will be provided in our separate Privacy Policy. Members should avoid publishing sensitive personal information in public forums. Please review our Privacy Policy for further information. ## 13. Third-Party Links and Services The Magic Brokers may contain links to third-party websites, gaming stores, event organizers, publishers, and other external services. These services operate independently and may have their own terms and privacy policies. The Magic Brokers does not control or endorse third-party content solely by providing a link. ## 14. Service Availability The Magic Brokers is provided on an "as available" basis. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features, perform maintenance, or restrict access when reasonably necessary. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, permanent storage of user content, or error-free operation. Members are encouraged to maintain their own copies of important content. ## 15. Disclaimer of Warranties To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Magic Brokers provides the Service without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors. Nothing in this section excludes warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded. ## 16. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Magic Brokers and its operator will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the Service. This includes losses associated with independently organized events, member-to-member transactions, service interruptions, or unauthorized conduct by third parties, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, intentional misconduct, or any other liability that applicable law prohibits us from limiting. ## 17. Account Termination Members may request account closure by contacting The Magic Brokers or using available account-management features. The Magic Brokers may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, security concerns, unlawful activity, or other legitimate operational reasons. Following termination, certain information may be retained where reasonably necessary for legal compliance, security, dispute resolution, or other lawful purposes, as explained in our Privacy Policy. ## 18. Changes to These Terms The Magic Brokers may update these Terms to reflect changes in website functionality, community operations, or legal requirements. The current version will be published on forums.themagicbrokers.com with an updated revision date. For material changes, we will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent where required by applicable law. Continued use following the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance where legally permitted. ## 19. Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Nothing in these Terms deprives consumers of protections provided by applicable law. ## 20. Severability If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law. ## 21. Contact Information For questions about these Terms, account issues, moderation concerns, or other inquiries, contact: **The Magic Brokers* Website: https://forums.themagicbrokers.com Operator: Monte Young/TheGuildMaster/Blix Email: info@themagicbrokers.com Location: Fresno/Clovis, California, United States --- **By registering for or using forums.themagicbrokers.com, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.**