Last Updated: April 13, 2025
Welcome to PocaFinder! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of PocaFinder (the "Service"), which is a global search engine for K-pop photocard trades. By accessing or using PocaFinder in any way (including browsing the website, creating an account via Google OAuth, or using our search functions), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Agreement"). If you do not agree with any part of the Agreement, please do not use PocaFinder.
These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you ("User" or "you") and the operators of PocaFinder ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We may update these Terms from time to time as described in the Changes to Terms section below. It's your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes have been made will signify your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Minimum Age: You must be at least 13 years old to use PocaFinder. Our Service is not intended for children under 13, in compliance with COPPA. By using PocaFinder, you represent and warrant that you meet the minimum age requirement. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction (typically 18 in many countries), you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use PocaFinder, and your parent/guardian must read and agree to these Terms on your behalf. We reserve the right to ask for verification of age or parental consent for users we suspect are underage.
Account Registration: To access certain features (such as creating alerts or using subscription features), you may need to create an account. Account registration is done via Google OAuth – meaning you will sign in with your Google account. When you first log in with Google, we create your PocaFinder profile linked to that Google account. You agree to provide us accurate, current, and complete information during this process (specifically, allow PocaFinder to access your Google account name and email). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Google account credentials and for restricting access to your account. Do not share your account with others; you are responsible for all activities that occur under your PocaFinder account.
Account Security: Because we use Google for authentication, it's important you secure your Google account. Use a strong password and two-factor authentication if possible. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your PocaFinder account or any security breach, notify us immediately at [email protected]. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account.
Multiple Accounts: You should not create multiple accounts for the purpose of abusing the Service (for example, to circumvent search limits on the free tier). Each user should generally have only one account. If we detect multiple accounts controlled by the same individual in a manner that violates these Terms or circumvents limitations, we reserve the right to take action (including termination or merging of accounts).
PocaFinder's Function: PocaFinder is a specialized search engine designed to help users find K-pop photocard trading listings across various platforms globally. We aggregate or index publicly available information about photocard trades (for example, listings on online marketplaces, social media posts, or forums where people trade K-pop photocards) so that you can search in one place. Our goal is to simplify the process of finding potential trades or sellers for photocards by providing relevant search results.
Third-Party Content: The actual trading, buying, or selling of photocards is not done on PocaFinder. We do not host the trade listings ourselves (unless explicitly stated for some content we may add in the future, but as of now, we primarily link to others' listings). PocaFinder simply provides links or references to content on third-party websites. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, availability, or safety of those external listings. Any content you find via PocaFinder remains the responsibility of the third-party site or user who posted it.
No Involvement in Transactions: Because PocaFinder is just a search tool, we are not a party to any transaction you may initiate with others after leaving our site. For example, if you find a photocard listing via PocaFinder and then proceed to negotiate and complete a trade or purchase on another platform (like a marketplace or social media), that transaction is solely between you and the other party. PocaFinder has no control over and no liability for any such transactions, including but not limited to the terms of sale, payment, shipping, condition of goods, or any disputes that arise. Always exercise caution and due diligence when engaging in trades: verify the credibility of trading partners, use secure payment methods, and follow the safety guidelines of the platform where the trade occurs.
Service Availability: We strive to keep PocaFinder available and up-to-date with the latest listings, but we do not guarantee that the Service will always be available or that results will always be comprehensive or current. External sources may change or remove listings at any time, and there might be delays or omissions in our indexing. Additionally, we may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, upgrades, or to resolve technical issues.
PocaFinder offers two types of access to the Service:
No Free Trial: We do not currently offer a free trial for the premium subscription. When you subscribe, you will be charged immediately for the first month of access. Please make sure the premium features meet your needs before subscribing, as all sales are final (see No Refunds below).
Subscription Auto-Renewal: The monthly subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel it before the next renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize PocaFinder (via our payment processor Stripe) to charge your provided payment method automatically each month. We will try to remind you of upcoming renewals or any changes in pricing, but it is ultimately your responsibility to manage your subscription.
Managing or Canceling Subscription: You can cancel your premium subscription at any time by going to your account settings or contacting our support at [email protected]. If you cancel, you will retain access to premium features until the end of your current paid month, and your subscription will not renew after that. No pro-rated refunds will be given for mid-month cancellation; you simply won't be charged for subsequent months.
All payments for the premium subscription are handled through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By entering your payment information and subscribing, you agree to the following:
By agreeing to these Terms, you acknowledge that PocaFinder is not required to provide a refund for any reason, except where required by law. If you experience any issues with billing or have questions about charges, we encourage you to reach out so we can try to assist, but our general policy is no refunds.
We strive to provide a safe and fair service for all users. By using PocaFinder, you agree to the following rules and obligations:
We reserve the right to investigate any potential violation of these obligations. Violation of any of the above rules can result in suspension or termination of your access to PocaFinder, and may also subject you to legal liabilities.
PocaFinder's Content: All materials and content provided as part of the PocaFinder Service – including the software, design, database compilations, algorithms, interface elements, logos, graphics, and text (excluding the content from third-party listings in search results) – are owned by PocaFinder or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. PocaFinder and its logo are our trademarks/service marks. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only, subject to these Terms.
Restrictions: You may not copy, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, reproduce, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Service unless you have our express prior written permission. Scraping or using any automated means to extract data from PocaFinder for commercial purposes is prohibited. (Academic or non-commercial researchers interested in our data should contact us for possible arrangements rather than scraping.)
Third-Party Content: PocaFinder's search results will display content that is sourced from third-party websites (such as images of photocards, descriptions, and titles of listings). All such third-party content remains the property of its respective owners (for example, a photo and description posted by a user on a marketplace site is owned by that user or that site, not by PocaFinder). PocaFinder does not claim any ownership over third-party content that it indexes. We simply facilitate your access to it by linking or embedding previews. Your use of third-party content found via PocaFinder may be subject to the terms of the site of origin. For instance, if you want to use a photo you found through our search, you need to check the original poster's permission or license, not PocaFinder's.
Infringement Claims: We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe that content on PocaFinder (including search result snippets or any content hosted by us) infringes your copyright or other IP rights, please notify us with detailed information (you can email [email protected]). We will promptly investigate and remove or disable access to any infringing material in accordance with applicable laws (such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the US, if relevant, or EU copyright directives). Note that since we primarily link to external content, you might need to contact the hosting site as well for full removal, but we will remove any cached or indexed content on our side that is infringing.
As-Is Basis: PocaFinder is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we endeavor to provide the best service we can, we make no guarantees or warranties that the Service will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We also do not guarantee that the search results will be accurate or complete. (For example, we might miss some listings, or our indexing might occasionally show outdated information if a listing changed or was removed.)
No Service Level Agreement (SLA): We do not offer any service level agreement or uptime guarantee for PocaFinder, including for paying subscribers. While we aim for high availability, downtime may occur for maintenance, updates, or due to unforeseen technical issues or outages. There will be no credits or refunds given for any downtime or service interruptions, as per our no-refund policy.
No Warranty: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PocaFinder and all its features are provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. This includes (but is not limited to) implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that any defects or errors will be corrected, or that the service will be free of viruses or other harmful components (though we certainly strive to keep everything clean and secure).
User Responsibility: You understand and agree that you use PocaFinder at your own discretion and risk. You are solely responsible for any consequences of using the Service. For instance, if you rely on a search result and engage in a trade that goes wrong, or if you download something from a third-party site that contains malware, PocaFinder is not responsible for those outcomes (though we would want to know if a link is dangerous so we can remove it).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above disclaimers may not apply to you. In such cases, any warranties required by law are limited to the shortest period allowed by law.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will PocaFinder or its owners, developers, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
Cap on Liability: In all cases, PocaFinder's aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the use of the Service shall be limited to the amount you have paid us in the last three (3) months for the Service (if anything) or €50 EUR, whichever is greater. (If you are using the free service and have not paid anything, €50 is the cap.) This limitation applies whether the claims are based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Exceptions: Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or willful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. However, to the extent the law allows, we exclude all such liabilities not expressly included here.
Your Responsibility: You also agree that you will be responsible for any damages or losses that we suffer as a result of your violation of these Terms, to the extent that such losses were reasonably foreseeable.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you fully. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PocaFinder and its affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs) that arise from or relate to:
We reserve the right to handle our legal defense however we see fit, including choosing our counsel, and you agree to cooperate with us in such defense. This indemnity obligation will survive the termination of your relationship with PocaFinder and the use of our services.
By PocaFinder: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service (including any premium subscription) at our discretion, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe: (a) you have violated these Terms or any applicable law; (b) you pose a security threat or risk to the Service or other users; (c) you are using the Service in a manner that could cause us legal liability or disrupt others' ability to use PocaFinder; or (d) we need to terminate or suspend for technical or operational reasons (for example, discontinuing the service or maintenance downtime). In most cases, for minor violations we will attempt to warn you before termination or suspension. In cases of severe violation or illegal activity, we may terminate immediately.
If you are a subscriber and we terminate your account without cause (not due to your wrongdoing), we may provide a pro-rata refund for the remaining period of your subscription. However, if termination is due to your breach of these Terms, you will not be entitled to any refund.
By You: You are free to stop using PocaFinder at any time. If you wish to delete your account, you can contact us to request deletion. Termination of your account will result in the deactivation or deletion of your account and denial of any future access to that account. Keep in mind that if you have a subscription and simply stop using the service without canceling, you will continue to be charged until you cancel the subscription as per Section 5.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your access, whether by you or us, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as Intellectual Property, No Warranty, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and Governing Law) will survive. If you had any data stored in your account (like saved search preferences), we may delete that data as part of the account termination process, subject to our data retention obligations outlined in the Privacy Policy.
PocaFinder shall not be liable to you or any third-party for the termination of your access to the Service (aside from any refund explicitly offered above). If you believe we have suspended or terminated your account in error, you can contact us to discuss the issue.
These Terms and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain. This choice of law is selected on the basis that PocaFinder is operated from Spain, and Spanish law includes robust consumer protection and e-commerce regulations that we adhere to.
If you are a consumer located in the European Union, you may also have certain rights or protections under the consumer laws of your country of residence. These Terms are not intended to override any such mandatory laws. In any case, we will abide by applicable laws, whether Spanish or those of your country, to the extent they apply.
We truly hope that any issues you have with PocaFinder can be resolved by contacting us directly (please email us at [email protected] with any concerns). However, should any dispute arise between you and PocaFinder regarding the Service or these Terms, the following provisions will apply:
Negotiation: First, we encourage you to reach out and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Most user concerns can be resolved quickly and satisfactorily through our support team. We will attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute or claim within 30 days of being notified of it.
Jurisdiction and Venue: If informal resolution fails, and unless otherwise required by a mandatory law of your jurisdiction, you agree that any legal proceedings shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Spain. If a specific venue is required, we designate the courts of Madrid, Spain. You and PocaFinder consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Actions: To the extent permitted by law, you and PocaFinder each waive any right to a jury trial in any litigation. Additionally, both parties agree that any disputes will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. This means you will not join a claim with other users, or bring a claim as a representative of a class or general public, or act as a private attorney general. This class action waiver may not be enforceable in some jurisdictions.
Exception – Small Claims: Notwithstanding the above, you have the right to bring an individual claim in a small claims court of competent jurisdiction if your claim qualifies.
Costs and Legal Fees: Each party will bear its own costs in any dispute, except that if one party is found to have brought a frivolous or bad-faith claim, the prevailing party may seek to recover certain fees or costs as allowed by law or court rules.
This dispute resolution section does not limit your rights to seek emergency or interim injunctive relief if necessary in a competent court.
PocaFinder may modify or update these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice to you by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top, and/or by sending a notification to the email associated with your account.
It is important that you review any updated Terms. By continuing to use the Service after the new Terms have become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using PocaFinder and cancel any subscriptions and/or delete your account before the changes take effect.
If you have any questions about these Terms or need to reach us for any reason, please contact:
PocaFinder Support Team
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Calle Princesa 31, planta 2, puerta 2, 28008, Madrid