Terms and Conditions – GCA Grading

Last updated: 26 October 2024.

1. Introduction

Welcome to GCA Grading (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website www.gcagrading.com and our grading services.
By submitting items for grading or using our website, you agree to these Terms in full.
If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Company Information

Company Name: GCA Grading
Address: C. Cacín 3, 18300 Loja, Spain
Email: [info@gcagrading.com]
Website: [www.gcagrading.com]

3. Services

GCA Grading provides authentication, evaluation, and encapsulation (“grading”) services for collectible trading cards and similar items.

Our grading process involves a professional visual assessment of several factors, including surface, corners, edges, and centering.
Each item is assigned a grade based on our internal standards.

Grading is a subjective process and represents our professional opinion at the time of evaluation.
It is not a guarantee of value, authenticity, or future market acceptance.
Different grading companies may assign different grades to the same item.

4. Subjectivity of Grading

By submitting items for grading, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Grading is based on the judgment and expertise of GCA Grading’s specialists.

  • Grades assigned by GCA Grading are opinions, not absolute or comparable across other grading services.

  • GCA Grading cannot be held responsible for differences between our grades and those of other companies (e.g., PSA, BGS, CGC, etc.).

  • You accept that human judgment plays a role and minor variations are inherent in the grading process.

All grading decisions are final and non-disputable, except in the case of proven procedural or clerical errors.

5. Tampering, Opening, or Altering Slabs

Each graded item is securely sealed in a protective slab.
By using our services, you acknowledge that:

  • Opening, tampering with, or attempting to reseal a slab immediately voids any association with GCA Grading’s grade or authentication.

  • GCA Grading is not liable for any damage or value loss caused by improper handling, exposure, modification, or third-party alterations.

  • Any claims regarding grading accuracy are void once a slab has been opened or altered.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • GCA Grading is not responsible for differences in grading opinions, market value fluctuations, or resale outcomes.

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our services.

  • Our total liability shall not exceed the original grading fee paid for the specific item in question.

  • We are not responsible for misuse, mishandling, exposure to environmental damage, or any action taken by the owner or a third party after delivery.

7. Intellectual Property and Media Use

All images, scans, and media created during the grading process remain the property of GCA Grading.
We reserve the right to use such media and anonymized grading data for:

  • Marketing, promotional, or educational purposes

  • Population reports or databases

  • Social media or website display

These materials will never include personal customer details such as names or addresses.

You may not reproduce, alter, or distribute any GCA Grading intellectual property, logos, or images without written permission.

8. Pricing and Payment

All prices listed on our website are in Euro (€) and include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.
Payments must be made in full prior to grading unless otherwise agreed.
We reserve the right to change our prices or fees at any time.

9. Returns and Order Processing

Once your package has been received and inspected, the grading process is considered to have officially started.
From that moment, no cancellations, refunds, or returns are possible, as grading is a manual, personalized service that begins upon inspection of your submission.

Upon receipt, GCA Grading will verify that the items correspond to your order and are in suitable condition for grading.
Any visible damage or discrepancies found during inspection will be documented and communicated to you before proceeding.

This inspection is part of the grading process and marks its formal start.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

We handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described therein.

11. Force Majeure

GCA Grading is not liable for delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, shipping disruptions, strikes, or technical failures.

12. Amendments

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time to reflect updates in our operations, services, or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted on www.gcagrading.com with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising from them are governed by the laws of Spain and applicable European Union regulations.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Granada, Spain.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

GCA Grading
📍 C. Cacín 3, 18300 Loja, Spain
✉️ [info@gcagrading.com]
🌐 [www.gcagrading.com]

 





Prepared on June 1, 2023.