Last updated: October 1, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using YuGiOh Genesys ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
Description of Service
YuGiOh Genesys provides tools and resources for the YuGiOh Genesys alternative format, including:
- Card database and search functionality
- Deck builder with point calculation system
- Strategy guides and format rules documentation
- Community features and user-generated content
- Premium features available through paid subscriptions
User Accounts
Account Creation
- You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when creating an account
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
- You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account
Account Responsibility
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
- Keep your login credentials confidential
- Not share your account with others
- Not create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
- Comply with all applicable laws and these Terms
Acceptable Use
You may use the Service for lawful purposes only. You agree NOT to:
Prohibited Activities
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scrape, crawl, or data mine the Service without permission
- Use automated tools to create accounts or abuse features
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- Post spam, advertisements, or commercial content without authorization
- Circumvent payment systems or access premium features without authorization
Content Guidelines
When creating or sharing content (decks, comments, guides), you agree to:
- Not post offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content
- Respect other users and maintain a positive community
- Not post content that violates intellectual property rights
- Provide accurate information and avoid misleading content
User-Generated Content
Your Content
- You retain ownership of decks, notes, and content you create
- You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content within the Service
- We may remove content that violates these Terms or is reported by users
- You are responsible for backing up your important content
Our Content
- All card data, point values, format rules, and official content remain our intellectual property
- You may not republish, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
- You may share decks and content within the Service's intended functionality
Subscriptions and Payments
Free and Premium Plans
- Free accounts have access to basic features
- Premium subscriptions unlock additional features and benefits
- Pricing and features are subject to change with notice
Payment Terms
- Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscriptions
- You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
Refund Policy
- Refunds are generally not provided except in cases of service failure or billing errors
- Trial periods allow you to evaluate premium features before commitment
- Contact support for refund requests, which are evaluated case-by-case
Intellectual Property
Our Rights
- YuGiOh Genesys name, logo, and original content are our property
- The Service design, code, and functionality are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws
- You may not use our branding without explicit permission
Third-Party Rights
- Yu-Gi-Oh!, YuGiOh Genesys, and related trademarks are property of Konami Digital Entertainment
- Card images, names, and game mechanics belong to Konami
- We operate under fair use for educational and informational purposes
- This website is a fan-created tool platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Konami
Disclaimers
Service Availability
- The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
- Card data and point values may change based on format updates
- YuGiOh Genesys is an official format created by Konami
- This website is a third-party tool provider, not an official Konami website
- Point values and rules are set by Konami and Official Tournament Stores
- Decks built using our tools should comply with official Genesys format rules
- We strive for accuracy but are not responsible for errors in card data or point values
No Professional Advice
- Information provided is for entertainment and educational purposes
- We do not provide professional gaming, legal, or financial advice
- Use of strategy guides and deck recommendations is at your own discretion
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability does not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
- We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party services
- We are not liable for data loss, though we make reasonable efforts to prevent it
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, and expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your use of the Service
- Your content or conduct
- Your violation of others' rights
Data and Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices.
Termination
By You
- You may delete your account at any time from account settings
- Deletion removes your personal data but may retain anonymized usage data
- Active subscriptions will continue until the end of the billing period
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abuse the Service or harm other users
- Remain inactive for an extended period
We will provide notice when possible, but may terminate immediately for serious violations.
Modifications to Terms
- We may update these Terms periodically
- Significant changes will be communicated via email or site notice
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where YuGiOh Genesys operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Before pursuing formal action, please contact us to attempt resolution: contact@yugiohgenesys.net
Arbitration
Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court, except where prohibited by law.
General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and YuGiOh Genesys.
Severability
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
Assignment
You may not transfer your account or rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations.
For questions about these Terms of Service:
Acknowledgment
By using YuGiOh Genesys, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.