TCGplayer Partner Guidelines
Updated: April 14, 2025
At TCGplayer, we are on a quest to be the most trusted trading card game (TCG) platform – connecting and empowering the hobby community. We believe gaming is a community for all and we want you to come on this journey with us. To create an inclusive community we request that you follow the TCGplayer Partner Guidelines, which outlines our expectations regarding your behavior.
TCGplayer reserves the right to terminate partnerships and revoke affiliate status for any reason, including violation or noncompliance with our Partner Guidelines.
TCGplayer Values
TCGplayer seeks out partners who represent its core values. These include integrity, honesty, and sound judgment. Partners should be trustworthy, respectful, and passionate. They should empower their community and be for everyone, which includes embracing diversity and respecting the thoughts and beliefs of others. You can read more about TCGplayer’s Community Guidelines here:
https://help.tcgplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/204202153-TCGplayer-Community-Guidelines
Harassment
Threats, abuse, harassment, bullying, and/or discriminatory behavior by partners will not be tolerated.
Fraud & Compliance with Law
Partners must comply with the law. Fraud and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Affiliate Link Usage
Affiliate links are not for personal use and are not for TCGplayer sellers to promote their own products on the TCGplayer marketplace. Affiliate links should be shared with your audience. Do not abuse the affiliate program by using it in ways not intended.
FTC Disclosure
Partnership between TCGplayer and its partners must be disclosed in an unavoidable way. Disclosures should be clear, conspicuous, prominent and unambiguous to the average member of your audience. You are responsible for your own compliance with FTC disclosure rules.
You must always be truthful about your experiences and beliefs. Do not say that you’ve personally purchased or used a product if you have not. Examples of proper disclosure include but are not limited to: Affiliate link; Promotion; #Sponsored; #Ad
TCGplayer Reputation
Partners must remain in good standing with TCGplayer and eBay. Partners should represent TCGplayer in a way that strengthens its reputation.