Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 1, 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 1, 2026

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Mentha Society (the “Site”), operated by Andover Engineering, LLC(“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including all content, features, and services made available through it. By visiting, registering, or otherwise interacting with the Site, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Mentha Society is an informational and community platform focused on the collectibles hobby. The Site provides users with a reference database, collection-tracking tools, community forums, and related informational content. The Site does not currently charge fees for its core services; however, we reserve the right to introduce fee-based features or tiers in the future with appropriate notice.

The Site aggregates and displays information, images, and data relating to collectibles from a variety of sources, including third-party publishers, manufacturers, and rights holders. We do not represent that we hold all intellectual property rights associated with such content. Third-party trademarks, logos, and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

3. Eligibility and Registration

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Site. If you are between 13 and 17 years of age, you may only use the Site with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3.2 Account Registration

Certain features of the Site require you to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information.

  • Maintain and promptly update your account information.

  • Keep your password secure and confidential.

  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to refuse registration or terminate accounts at our sole discretion, including for violation of these Terms.

4. User-Submitted Content

4.1 Your Content

Users may submit content to the Site, including but not limited to text descriptions, images, photographs, scans, collection data, pricing data, trade information, forum posts, comments, and other materials (collectively, “User Content”). You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to submit all User Content you provide.

4.2 License Grant — PERPETUAL AND IRREVOCABLE

By submitting any User Content to the Site, you hereby grant to Andover Engineering, LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works from such User Content in any media or format, in perpetuity, for any purpose related to the operation, promotion, or improvement of the Site and its services.

This license survives any termination of your account or these Terms. You understand that we may retain archived copies of User Content following account termination for database integrity and operational continuity.

4.3 Retention of Ownership

Subject to the license granted above, you retain all ownership rights in and to your original User Content. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your User Content to us.

4.4 Content Standards

All User Content must comply with the following standards. Content must not:

  • Infringe any third-party copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, or other intellectual property right.

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation, including those relating to privacy, defamation, or consumer protection.

  • Be false, misleading, or deceptive.

  • Contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

  • Constitute spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material not authorized by us.

  • Harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate against any individual or group.

  • Contain sexually explicit material or material inappropriate for minors.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these standards or is otherwise objectionable.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Site Content

The overall design, compilation, selection, and arrangement of content on the Site (excluding User Content and third-party content) are owned by or licensed to Andover Engineering, LLC and are protected under applicable United States and international copyright laws.

5.2 Third-Party Trademarks and Copyrights

The Site may display images, logos, names, and other content belonging to third parties, including trading card manufacturers, sports leagues, entertainment companies, and other intellectual property rights holders (collectively, “Third-Party IP”). We do not claim ownership of, and make no representation regarding our right to display, Third-Party IP. Such content is displayed under the doctrines of fair use, nominative use, or with permission where applicable. Third-Party IP owners may contact us at the address below to assert their rights.

5.3 DMCA / Copyright Complaints

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. § 512. If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to our designated agent containing:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.

  • Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Site.

  • Your contact information (address, phone number, and email).

  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized.

  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

DMCA Notices should be sent to: legal@menthasociety.com

5.4 Trademark Notice

All product names, logos, brands, and trade names appearing on the Site are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. Use of these marks does not imply endorsement by those owners.

5.5 No Scraping or Unauthorized Use

You may not use data mining, robots, scrapers, spiders, crawlers, or other automated means to access, collect, or extract data from the Site without our prior written consent. Systematic downloading or bulk extraction of Site content is prohibited.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

6.1 Information We Collect

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including but not limited to:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address.

  • Browser type, version, and operating system.

  • Referring/exit URLs and clickstream data.

  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.

  • Date and time of each visit.

  • Device identifiers and screen resolution.

  • Geolocation data (country/region level, derived from IP address).

If you register for an account, we also collect the information you voluntarily provide during registration and subsequent use, such as username, email address, collection data, and any other information you choose to provide.

6.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, maintain session state, analyze traffic, and gather usage statistics. By using the Site, you consent to our use of these technologies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may impair Site functionality.

6.3 Use of Collected Information

Information we collect may be used to: operate and improve the Site; respond to user inquiries; send administrative communications; analyze usage trends; enforce these Terms; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

6.4 Privacy Policy

Our full Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, provides detailed information about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

  • Upload, post, or transmit any User Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or the servers and networks connected to it.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other accounts, systems, or networks.

  • Use the Site to send unsolicited communications (spam).

  • Collect or harvest any personal information from the Site.

  • Frame or mirror any part of the Site without prior written authorization.

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Site.

  • Use the Site in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.

  • Upload or transmit content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 No Warranty

The Site and all content, services, and features provided therein are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8.2 Accuracy of Information

The Site contains information derived from many sources, including third parties and user submissions. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information on the Site, including collectible values, card checklists, images, descriptions, or grading data. You should independently verify any information before relying on it for transactional, financial, or other decisions.

8.3 Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or display content from third parties. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites or services. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the linked site.

8.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Andover Engineering, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

8.5 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Andover Engineering, LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any third-party right.

9. Collection Tracking and Data

The Site may offer tools for users to log and track personal collectible collections. By using these tools, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • Collection tracking data you enter represents your personal records and should reflect items in your actual possession or ownership.

  • The Site does not verify ownership claims and is not responsible for any inaccuracies in your collection data.

  • Valuation data, if displayed, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a professional appraisal or financial advice.

  • You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your collection records.

By entering your collection data, you grant us the license described in Section 4.2, including the right to use anonymized or aggregated collection data for analytics and Site improvement purposes.

10. Community Forums and Communications

The Site may provide forums, comment sections, messaging, or other interactive features. By participating, you agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for your communications and their consequences.

  • We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any forum content.

  • We may preserve your communications and disclose them if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of users or others.

  • You will not use community features to facilitate private transactions that circumvent our policies.

We communicate with users electronically, including by email, on-site messages, and notices posted on the Site. You consent to receive communications in these forms, which satisfy any requirement that communications be provided in writing.

11. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination:

  • Your right to access and use the Site immediately ceases.

  • We may retain User Content and data as permitted by these Terms and applicable law.

  • The license you granted in Section 4.2 survives termination.

  • Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 4.2, 5, 8, 12, 13, and 14.

12. Modifications to Terms and Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. Where changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice, which may include a prominent notice on the Site or an email to registered users. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any feature thereof at any time without notice or liability.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at legal@menthasociety.com and attempt to resolve any dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

13.3 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information.

13.4 Class Action Waiver

You and we each agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13.5 Jury Trial Waiver

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you waive your right to a trial by jury in any action arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction. These Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

14.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet outages, or other similar events.

14.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties to these Terms.

14.7 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Andover Engineering, LLC
Website: www.menthasociety.com
Email: legal@menthasociety.com

By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.