Terms of Service & Liability Waiver

Comic book pressing, cleaning & treatment liability waiver and service agreement. Please read this in full before submitting any books.

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Agreement Overview 1. Assumption of Risk 2. Tanning & Stain Removal 3. No Affiliation with CGC 4. No Guarantee of Grade 5. No Refund Policy 6. Customer Certification 7. Insurance Policy

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This Liability Waiver and Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Comics Reborn (“Service Provider”) and the Customer. The Customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the following terms and conditions.

01 Assumption of Risk

Comic book pressing, cleaning, and conservation-related treatments involve handling vintage and modern paper products that may have existing weaknesses due to age, manufacturing defects, storage conditions, prior restoration, previous repairs, or other pre-existing conditions. While Comics Reborn performs all services using professional techniques and industry best practices, no process is entirely risk-free.

The Customer understands and accepts that comic book pressing, cleaning, and treatment services carry inherent risks. The Customer agrees that Comics Reborn shall not be held liable for any accidental damage that may occur during or as a result of these services, including but not limited to tears, spine stress, staple pull, paper separation, ink transfer, cover or interior page damage, brittleness, color loss, or any other unforeseen condition that may become apparent during the restoration process.

By submitting a comic book for service, the Customer voluntarily assumes all risks associated with these procedures.

02 Tanning and Stain Removal Treatments

The Customer understands that tanning removal, stain removal, foxing reduction, and other conservation-related treatments involve additional procedures beyond standard pressing and cleaning.

The Customer acknowledges and accepts that there is approximately a 1% chance that a comic book receiving these treatments may receive a Conservation or Restoration designation by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) or another third-party grading company based on that company’s grading standards.

The Customer agrees that Comics Reborn shall not be responsible or liable if a comic book receives a Conservation or Restoration label or designation following these treatments.

03 No Affiliation with CGC

Comics Reborn is an independent business and is not employed by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Certified Guaranty Company (CGC).

Any opinions, estimates, predictions, or statements regarding a comic book’s potential grade, market value, desirability, or label designation are solely the personal opinion of Comics Reborn and are provided only as a courtesy.

The Customer understands that only CGC or another third-party grading company determines the final numerical grade and label designation, and that Comics Reborn has no influence over those decisions.

04 No Guarantee of Grade or Label

The Customer understands that pressing, cleaning, or conservation-related services do not guarantee any improvement in grade, market value, eye appeal, or label designation.

Any estimated grade discussed before or after service is only an opinion and should not be interpreted as a promise or guarantee of the final grading outcome.

05 No Refund Policy

All services performed by Comics Reborn require significant labor and professional expertise.

The Customer agrees that once work has begun or has been completed, all sales are final.

No refund, credit, reimbursement, or chargeback shall be issued because:

the comic book does not receive the grade the Customer expected;
the comic book receives a lower-than-expected grade;
the comic book receives a Conservation or Restoration designation;
the grading company assigns an unexpected label or notes undisclosed defects;
or the Customer is dissatisfied with the grading results for any reason.

The Customer expressly agrees that grading outcomes do not constitute defective workmanship by Comics Reborn.

Grade & Value app credits and Collector plan time bought on this website are final and non-refundable once the purchase is complete, except where the law requires a refund. Refunds for anything bought in the iPhone app are handled by Apple. See the app’s Terms of Service.

06 Customer Certification

The Customer certifies that:

They have carefully read this Liability Waiver and Service Agreement.
They fully understand and voluntarily accept all risks associated with comic book pressing, cleaning, and optional treatments.
They release Comics Reborn, its owner(s), employees, representatives, and affiliates from liability for accidental damage that may occur during the performance of these services.
They understand that any grading opinions are estimates only and are not guarantees.
They understand that Comics Reborn has no affiliation with CGC and has no control over grading decisions or label designations.
They understand that no refunds will be issued based upon grading results or label designations.
They acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to all terms contained in this Agreement.

07 Insurance Policy

In the event that a Customer’s comic book(s) are lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed while in the possession of Comics Reborn due to theft, fire, flood, or other covered events under Comics Reborn’s Collectibles Insurance Policy, Comics Reborn will submit an insurance claim on the Customer’s behalf, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable insurance policy.
The Customer acknowledges and agrees that they are responsible for any applicable insurance deductible or co-payment required by the insurance carrier, which is currently $500 per claim, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Comics Reborn.
Comics Reborn has no authority over, and assumes no responsibility for, the insurance company’s investigation, valuation methods, claim determination, or final payout amount. All claim decisions are made solely by the insurance provider in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy.
The Customer understands and agrees that the insurance company’s valuation may differ from the original purchase price, the Customer’s estimated value, third-party appraisals, or the current Fair Market Value (FMV) of the comic book(s).
Comics Reborn shall not be liable for any difference between the insurance company’s approved claim payment and the comic book’s original purchase price, declared value, appraised value, or current Fair Market Value. The insurance company’s claim payment shall constitute the sole amount recoverable for any covered loss, and Comics Reborn shall have no obligation to compensate the Customer for any additional amount beyond the insurance proceeds actually paid.

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