By accessing or using any part of the ValuDex platform — including valudex.co.uk, its market indices, pricing data, and any associated tools or APIs — you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.
1. About ValuDex
ValuDex is an independent UK-based platform providing Pokémon TCG market data, pricing information, and portfolio tracking tools. ValuDex is operated as a sole trader business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., The Pokémon Company, eBay, or any grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC, ACE, TAG, AGS, or others).
2. Data Ownership & Intellectual Property
All data, indices, analysis, methodologies, and content produced by ValuDex — including but not limited to the VTMI, VUCI, VGCI, VPCI, VAGCI, VCCI indices and any Fear & Greed sentiment data — are the proprietary intellectual property of ValuDex.
This includes:
- The ValuDex index methodology and naming conventions (VTMI, VUCI, VGCI, VPCI, VAGCI, VCCI etc.)
- All processed and aggregated market data displayed on this platform
- The 8-stage smart filtering pipeline and its outputs
- All charts, visualisations, and derived statistics
- The ValuDex brand, logo, and associated trademarks
Raw eBay listing data remains the property of eBay and respective sellers. ValuDex claims ownership over its processed, filtered, and aggregated outputs derived from that data.
3. Acceptable Use
You may use ValuDex and its market data for personal, non-commercial research and reference purposes only.
You may not:
- Scrape, crawl, or programmatically extract data from ValuDex using automated tools, bots, or scripts
- Access ValuDex data via its API keys or endpoints for any purpose other than personal use of the platform
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute ValuDex index data, charts, or derived statistics on any other platform, website, application, or service
- Use ValuDex data to build a competing product, service, or index
- Sell, licence, or commercially exploit ValuDex data in any form
- Misrepresent ValuDex data as your own or remove attribution
- Use ValuDex data in any way that could mislead consumers or damage the ValuDex brand
4. API & Technical Access
Any API keys, endpoints, or technical access methods used by the ValuDex platform are provided solely for the operation of the ValuDex service. Reverse engineering, extracting, or reusing these credentials or endpoints for any other purpose is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (UK).
ValuDex reserves the right to revoke access, block requests, or take legal action against any party found to be abusing technical access to its platform.
5. No Financial or Investment Advice
All information provided by ValuDex — including market indices, pricing data, Fear & Greed sentiment scores, and any other analytics — is for informational and research purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice.
ValuDex makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data. Users should conduct their own research and due diligence before making any purchase, sale, or trading decision. ValuDex accepts no liability for any losses or decisions made based on information provided on this platform.
6. Data Accuracy & Availability
ValuDex uses real eBay UK sold listings data processed through an 8-stage filtering pipeline. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, data may occasionally be incomplete, delayed, or subject to errors. ValuDex does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the platform or its data.
7. Third Party Trademarks
Pokémon and all related names, characters, and indicia are trademarks of Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., and The Pokémon Company. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc. PSA, BGS, CGC, ACE, TAG, AGS, and all grading company names are trademarks of their respective owners. All third-party trademarks are referenced for descriptive purposes only and do not imply any affiliation or endorsement.
8. Changes to These Terms
ValuDex reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last updated.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from use of the ValuDex platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, or to report misuse of ValuDex data, please contact us via valudex.co.uk.