TERMS OF SERVICE

The Mint Workshop Inc.
Last Updated: October 24, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS (LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT)

By accessing our website, placing an order, or submitting any card(s) to The Mint Workshop Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us”), you affirmatively agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).

If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.

Your use of our Services constitutes a legally binding agreement, including a valid electronic signature under the New Jersey Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

2. SERVICES PROVIDED

We provide cosmetic restoration and enhancement services for collectible trading cards, including but not limited to:

Surface cleaning and defect reduction
Edge and corner improvement
Crease and dent minimization
Flattening and de-warping
Cosmetic presentation improvements

We do not provide:

Grading
Authentication
Appraisals
Any guarantee of grading outcomes or value

We are not affiliated with any grading company or manufacturer. On request, we submit restored cards to CGC for grading through a third-party CGC dealer account. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an agent of CGC, and CGC alone decides the grade.

We use non-destructive methods only: we do not trim, add ink, recolor, or apply varnish. We cannot repair whitening (paper and ink loss), chipping or missing paper, water stains, ink or marker, or factory miscuts, and we do not rebuild cards.

3. CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIONS & DISCLOSURES

By submitting cards, you represent and warrant that:

You are the legal owner or authorized agent
The card is genuine to your knowledge
You have disclosed all known defects and prior alterations

You agree to disclose:

Prior restoration
Water or chemical exposure
Heat damage
Structural issues

Failure to disclose material information voids any claims against us.

4. DECLARED VALUE & LIABILITY CAP

You must provide a Declared Value for each card.

This value:

Must be accurate and in good faith
Is used for handling and insurance considerations
Sets the maximum liability cap

STRICT LIABILITY LIMITATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

👉 Our total liability is limited to the LESSER of:

The declared value of the card
The amount paid for the service

We are never liable for:

Market value changes
Grading outcomes
Lost profits or resale opportunities
Sentimental value
Indirect or consequential damages

CLAIMS DEDUCTIBLE

Every approved claim for loss of or damage to submitted property while in our possession is subject to a deductible of $250 per claim. The deductible applies however the payable amount is determined, whether under these Terms, any other policy of The Mint Workshop Inc., or through our insurance carrier, and is subtracted from that amount. A single claim may include one or more cards from the same order. If the amount payable before the deductible is $250 or less, no payment is issued. If any other term, policy, or document conflicts with this section, this section controls as to the deductible.

VALUATION OF LOSS OR DAMAGE CLAIMS — MARKET VALUE AT INTAKE

Any approved claim for loss of or damage to a card while in our possession is valued at the card's fair market value as of the date the card was received by The Mint Workshop Inc. (“intake”), assessed in the card's actual condition and quality at intake, as documented by our intake records, scans, and photographs.

Fair market value and condition for claim purposes are determined by The Mint Workshop Inc.'s insurance carrier, not by The Mint Workshop Inc. and not by the customer.

Any change in a card's market value after the intake date — including appreciation, market movement, increased demand, or comparable sales occurring after intake — is disregarded for all claim purposes, regardless of the card's value at the time a claim is filed, reviewed, or paid.

👉 The amount payable for any card is the LESSER of:

The card's fair market value at intake, in its intake condition, as determined by our insurance carrier
The declared value the customer provided for that card

The declared value is a ceiling, not a guaranteed payout. If a customer declares a value lower than the card's actual worth, payment will not exceed the declared value. If a customer declares a value higher than the card's fair market value at intake, payment will not exceed the fair market value at intake. The Claims Deductible above is then subtracted from the amount payable.

For claims of loss of or damage to cards while in our possession, this section controls how the payable amount is determined, and controls over any other provision of these Terms, including the Strict Liability Limitation above, to the extent of any conflict.

5. RESTORATION RISKS & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

5.1 Irreversible Process

Restoration is experimental, subjective, and irreversible.

5.2 No Guarantees

We make no guarantees regarding:

Visual results
Structural outcomes
Defect removal
Grading or value

5.3 Hidden & Pre-Existing Issues

Cards may contain unseen defects that may:

Worsen
Become visible
React unpredictably

5.4 Potential Negative Outcomes

Restoration may result in:

New or worsened creases, bends, or warping
A visible scar wherever the card was creased. Creases always leave one, and grading companies will almost always detect it.
Surface defects (including pinholes, impressions, texture changes)
Gloss or print inconsistencies
Structural weakening
Reduced grading eligibility or value

5.5 Drying & Environmental Effects

Cards:

May not be fully dried upon return
May change over time due to environment
May shift, curve, or warp after delivery

We are not responsible for post-delivery changes.

5.6 Assumption of Risk

You explicitly:

Accept all risks
Agree results may be worse than original condition
Proceed entirely at your own risk

6. SHIPPING & RISK OF LOSS

We offer a prepaid FedEx 2Day label for $35, round trip, emailed within 1 business day of checkout. FedEx Priority Overnight ($90 total) is required when your declared total is $15,000 or more with Cabrella insurance.

You may instead use your own carrier, with tracking. A $20 return shipping fee applies.

If you use your own carrier, you are responsible for:

Shipping method
Packaging
Insurance

Except as covered by Cabrella insurance purchased with our prepaid label, we are not responsible for:

Incoming shipment damage or loss

Return shipments are insured by The Mint Workshop Inc. Our responsibility for a return shipment ends upon carrier-confirmed delivery.

Without Cabrella insurance, inbound shipments are covered only by the carrier, up to $100. Cabrella shipping insurance is available only with our prepaid FedEx label, for US orders: it costs 1.5% of your declared value, covers up to $25,000 per package, and carries a $250 deductible per claim. Return shipments are insured by The Mint Workshop Inc. Claims are valued as described in Section 4.

7. CONDITION DOCUMENTATION & MEDIA USE

We may photograph or record cards for:

Documentation
Quality control
Evidence in disputes

You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use anonymized images unless you opt out in writing before service.

8. TURNAROUND TIMES

Standard turnaround is currently 24–30 business days from when your cards arrive and are checked in. Creased cards add 7–10 business days. Expedited service is $49.99 per card with a 5–7 business day turnaround and is not available for creased cards.

All timelines are estimates only and not guaranteed.

Delays do not qualify for refunds or claims.

9. PRICING & PAYMENT

You agree to pay all fees, including:

Service costs
Shipping
Taxes

All payments are:
👉 Final and non-refundable once work begins

Orders may be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase, as described in our Refund & Cancellation Policy. Discounts and promotional codes cannot be combined.

10. STRICT NO OUTCOME CLAIMS

You agree that dissatisfaction based on:

Appearance
Remaining defects
New defects
Grading results
Value changes

does NOT constitute service failure

11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

All services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

We disclaim all warranties, including:

Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Expected results

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (REINFORCED)

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for:

Any dissatisfaction with results
Any change in card condition
Any grading or resale outcome

Liability is strictly capped as outlined in Section 4.

13. CHARGEBACKS, FRAUD & DISPUTES

13.1 Agreement to Terms

By ordering, you confirm you:

Accepted all risks
Agreed that services are non-refundable once work begins

13.2 Evidence Rights

We may submit:

Before/after photos
Work logs
Communications
These Terms

to dispute chargebacks.

13.3 Fraudulent Disputes

Chargebacks based on dissatisfaction may be treated as:
👉 bad-faith or fraudulent conduct

13.4 Recovery Rights

We may:

Recover funds
Charge fees
Deny future service

14. CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISPARAGEMENT

You agree not to:

Publish private communications
Make false or misleading statements

This does not restrict honest opinions, but prohibits knowingly false claims.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from:

Your breach of Terms
Misrepresentation
Legal violations

16. TERMINATION

We may refuse or terminate service at any time.

You remain responsible for all incurred charges.

17. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE (NEW JERSEY)

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.

All legal actions must be brought exclusively in New Jersey courts.

18. BINDING ARBITRATION & WAIVER OF RIGHTS

At our election, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in New Jersey.

You waive:

Jury trial rights
Class action participation

19. PREVAILING PARTY LEGAL FEES

The prevailing party in any dispute is entitled to recover:

Attorney’s fees
Costs and expenses

to the extent permitted under New Jersey law.

20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is invalid, the remaining Terms remain enforceable.

21. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms at any time.

Continued use = acceptance of updated Terms.

22. AFFIRMATIVE ACCEPTANCE (CRITICAL)

By placing an order or submitting cards, you:

Confirm you read and understood these Terms
Accept all risks
Agree to all limitations of liability
Agree services are non-refundable once work begins

You may not claim:

You did not read the Terms
You did not understand the risks

23. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Mint Workshop Inc.
16 South Avenue West, Suite 142
Cranford, NJ 07016
Email: support@themintworkshop.com

24. ADDITIONAL RESTORATION, SHIPPING & CONDITION DISCLOSURES

Customer acknowledges and agrees that collectible card restoration, conservation, alteration, flattening, moisture treatment, pressing, cleaning, and cosmetic enhancement are subjective and inherently risky processes.

The Mint Workshop Inc. makes no representations or guarantees regarding whether any restoration, alteration, conservation, repair, or prior work performed on a card will or will not be detected, identified, rejected, disclosed, or noted by any grading company, authentication company, marketplace, auction house, buyer, or other third party.

Customer further acknowledges that restoration services may constitute alteration, modification, conservation, or repair under standards or definitions used by certain grading companies, collectors, marketplaces, or third parties.

Submission of a card for restoration does not guarantee:

Any grading improvement
Any specific numerical grade
Any authentication outcome
Any increase in market value
Any increase in desirability or eye appeal
Eligibility for grading or encapsulation

Cards may contain latent, hidden, or pre-existing defects including but not limited to prior restoration, moisture exposure, structural weakness, compression damage, delamination, print instability, ink lifting, paper fatigue, trimming, recoloring, or chemical exposure. The Mint Workshop Inc. is not responsible for failures, damage, or adverse outcomes resulting from pre-existing conditions or material instability.

Customers are solely responsible for properly packaging submissions and for deciding whether to purchase Cabrella insurance for the inbound trip. Improper packaging may void claims relating to transit damage.

The Mint Workshop Inc. is not responsible for cosmetic or incidental damage to sleeves, semi-rigid holders, toploaders, magnetic holders, binders, packaging materials, cases, or other accessories submitted with cards.

Our responsibility for outbound shipments ends upon carrier-confirmed delivery, including delivery scan, GPS confirmation, signature confirmation, or equivalent carrier proof of delivery.

Cards unpaid for or unclaimed for more than ninety (90) days after completion notice may be considered abandoned property. We reserve the right to charge storage fees, deny future service, or dispose of abandoned property in accordance with applicable law.

The Mint Workshop Inc. shall not be liable for delays, losses, or inability to perform services caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to carrier delays, weather events, natural disasters, power outages, equipment failure, labor shortages, governmental actions, or third-party service interruptions.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, discussions, understandings, marketing statements, or agreements, whether oral or written.