G1 Services Terms & Conditions
Encapsulation, Custodial, Grading, and Storage Services Agreement
Last Revised: October 15, 2026
1. Scope of Services
M1NT provides encapsulation, custodial handling, grading coordination, and storage services. M1NT does not assume ownership of submitted items. For purposes of these Terms, "G1 service fee" means the base price paid by Customer for the G1 encapsulation service at checkout, exclusive of grading upcharges, shipping, insurance, taxes, and any other charges. All percentage-based fees under these Terms are calculated on the G1 service fee.
2. Submission; Shipping; Risk of Loss; Return Coordination
Customer is responsible for shipment, insurance, and declared value. Risk remains with Customer until intake is completed by M1NT. Return shipping and fees are invoiced and must be paid prior to release. M1NT will not release items until all balances are paid. M1NT may assist with carrier claims but does not guarantee recovery. Risk transfers upon carrier handoff. All G1 return shipments include a Tracking Tag as described in Section 21.
3. Intake Documentation and Handling
M1NT documents condition via photo/video upon intake. Items remain in protective sleeves where practicable. Handled by trained personnel using industry standards.
4. Custodial Status
M1NT acts as bailee for hire and is not an insurer.
5. Declared Value; Service Tiers; Post-Grading Adjustments
M1NT assesses fair market value at intake. Declared Value may be adjusted at M1NT discretion. Third-party grading fees may be passed to Customer. M1NT retains final authority on valuation. Liability is governed by Section 9.
The Declared Value applied to a return shipment is stated on Customer's final invoice and is governed by Section 11.
6. Third-Party Grading Services
Grading outcomes are subjective and not guaranteed.
7. MBA Grading Fees, Shipping & Insurance
The cost of M1NT's expedited grading service through Mike Baker Authenticated (MBA) is included with your submission and covers cards with a Fair Market Value (FMV) of up to $2,000. MBA's expedited grading turnaround is estimated at five (5) business days.
Grading turnaround times are estimates only and are not guaranteed. Estimated timelines are stated in business days, exclude weekends, holidays, and office closures, and do not begin until the item has been received and logged in by MBA. Timelines may vary and are subject to change for reasons outside of M1NT's control, including MBA submission volume and staffing, carrier transit times and delays, customs processing, and other third-party or force majeure events. M1NT does not guarantee any specific completion, release, or delivery date, and M1NT is not liable for any delay in grading, encapsulation, or return shipment.
Cards determined by MBA to have a Fair Market Value exceeding $2,000 may be subject to additional grading fees or value-based upcharges. Any such fees assessed by MBA will be advanced by M1NT and subsequently billed to the customer. These charges will be itemized on the customer's final invoice and are calculated at a rate of 3% of the card's Fair Market Value above the $2,000 threshold, as determined by MBA.
Upon completion of grading and encapsulation services, customers will receive a final invoice for return shipping and insurance. Standard shipping and insurance coverage will be applied based on the declared value of the card and selected service level.
Customers requesting additional insurance coverage, expedited shipping, signature confirmation, or any other shipping services beyond M1NT's standard shipping and insurance options must notify M1NT by replying to their final invoice email with their requested instructions. Any additional costs associated with such requests will be added to the final invoice prior to shipment.
All grading fees, value-based upcharges, shipping charges, and insurance costs must be paid in full before the graded card and completed G1 encapsulation will be released for return shipment.
If, for any reason, the G1 encapsulation process is not completed, or the customer elects not to proceed with grading, encapsulation, or completion of the G1 service after submission, the customer may request a refund of the original G1 purchase price. In such cases, the customer remains responsible for all grading fees, return shipping charges, insurance costs, and any other third-party expenses incurred by M1NT in connection with the submission. These costs will be deducted from the original purchase price of the G1 service prior to the issuance of any refund. Once all applicable fees and expenses have been calculated and deducted, the remaining balance of the customer's original purchase price will be refunded to the original payment method, subject to M1NT's refund approval process. No refund will be issued for grading services, shipping charges, insurance costs, or other expenses that have already been incurred on the customer's behalf. Where an item has been evaluated and assigned a grade by MBA, Sections 7.1 through 7.3 control over this paragraph to the extent of any conflict.
7.1 Grading Completed; Election Not to Proceed.
Where MBA has evaluated and assigned a grade to a submitted item and the Customer thereafter elects not to proceed with G1 encapsulation, whether because the assigned grade falls below a minimum grade designated by the Customer at or before submission or for any other reason, the grading service shall be deemed performed and billable. In such cases M1NT will return the item to the Customer and refund the G1 service fee less: (i) a grading fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per item; and (ii) a processing fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the G1 service fee. The processing fee does not include return shipping or insurance. Return shipping and insurance charges are the Customer's responsibility in addition to the foregoing fees, and M1NT may, at its election, deduct those charges from the refund or invoice them separately under Section 2. M1NT will not release the item until those charges are paid. The remaining balance will be refunded to the original payment method, subject to M1NT's refund approval process.
7.2 Minimum Grade Designations.
A Customer may designate a minimum grade at or before submission by entering the designation in the order notes at checkout or by written notice to contact@m1ntaverse.com. Where a minimum grade has been designated on a previously encapsulated (slabbed) item and MBA's assigned grade falls below that minimum, the original holder will not be opened and the item will be returned to the Customer in the condition in which it was received, subject to the deductions set forth in Section 7.1. Where a minimum grade has been designated on a raw item and MBA's assigned grade falls below that minimum, M1NT will proceed with encapsulation and the item will be etched in accordance with M1NT's then-current below-minimum designation policy unless the Customer has elected return in lieu of encapsulation in the same manner and within the same timeframe provided for minimum grade designations above. Minimum grade designations are not effective if received after an item has been submitted to MBA for grading. Designation of a minimum grade controls only the markings applied to the G1 and does not affect the grade recorded in MBA's registry.
7.3 Withdrawal Prior to Grading.
A Customer who cancels prior to shipping an item to M1NT will receive a full refund of the G1 service fee. A Customer who elects not to proceed after an item has been received by M1NT but before that item has been submitted to MBA for grading will receive a refund of the G1 service fee less return shipping and insurance charges actually incurred by M1NT, which M1NT may deduct from the refund or invoice separately under Section 2. The grading fee and processing fee set forth in Section 7.1 do not apply where no grading service has been performed.
8. Post-Grading Valuation and Market Risk
Grading outcomes and subsequent changes in market value do not increase M1NT's liability above the limits set forth in Section 9. For purposes of Section 9(ii), fair market value is determined as of the date of intake and is not adjusted upward as a result of grading, encapsulation, or market movement occurring thereafter.
9. Limitation of Liability
M1NT's total liability for any loss of, damage to, or destruction of a submitted item shall not exceed the lesser of: (i) the Declared Value of the item as determined under Section 5; (ii) the fair market value of the item at the time of loss; or (iii) the amount actually recovered by M1NT under any applicable insurance policy. In no event shall M1NT's liability exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per item. In no event shall M1NT be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or speculative damages, including lost profits, lost appreciation, or diminution in market value.
10. Storage Services; Fees; Retention and Abandonment
30 days free storage post-completion. Fees may apply after 30 days. Items unclaimed after 90 days may be deemed abandoned. M1NT may enforce lien or dispose of property.
11. Return Shipping; Declared Value; Acceptance
Upon completion of services, M1NT will provide Customer with a final invoice stating the declared value applied to the return shipment. For items graded by MBA, the declared value is based on the Fair Market Value assigned by MBA during grading. For items encapsulated without grading, the declared value is based on M1NT's assessment of Fair Market Value at the time of encapsulation. Where a shipment contains more than one item, the final invoice will state the declared value allocated to each item as well as the total declared value of the shipment.
The declared value stated on the final invoice is the maximum amount recoverable in the event of loss, theft, or damage in transit, and applies to each item at the per item value stated. Customer may request an adjustment to carrier, service level, or coverage by replying to the final invoice email prior to payment, as provided in Section 7. Any additional cost associated with such a request will be added to the final invoice prior to shipment.
Payment of the final invoice constitutes Customer's acceptance of the declared value or values stated on that invoice and of the corresponding maximum amount recoverable. Customer selects shipping and insurance. Risk transfers at carrier handoff. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the applicable carrier or insurer, and M1NT does not guarantee recovery on any claim. Nothing in this Section increases M1NT's liability beyond the limits set forth in Sections 5 and 9.
12. Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Governing Law
12.1 Informal Resolution First.
Before starting any arbitration or court proceeding, the party raising a dispute must send the other party written notice describing the dispute and the relief requested. Notices to M1NT must be sent to contact@m1ntaverse.com. Notices to Customer will be sent to the email address associated with the order. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days after the notice is received. Neither party may begin arbitration until that period has ended.
12.2 Binding Arbitration.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that is not resolved under Section 12.1 will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its then-current rules applicable to the dispute, including the JAMS Consumer Arbitration Minimum Standards where they apply. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
12.3 Location.
The arbitration will take place in Los Angeles County, California. Customer may instead elect to have the hearing conducted by telephone or video conference, or in person in the county of Customer's residence where the applicable JAMS rules provide that right.
12.4 Fees.
Arbitration fees will be allocated as provided in the applicable JAMS rules. Each party is responsible for its own attorneys' fees and costs unless the arbitrator awards them under applicable law.
12.5 Small Claims.
Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court instead of arbitration, so long as the claim qualifies for and remains in that court.
12.6 Individual Claims Only.
Disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only. Neither party may bring or participate in a class action, class arbitration, or other representative proceeding, and the arbitrator may not consolidate the claims of more than one person. This Section does not prevent Customer from seeking public injunctive relief in court to the extent that right cannot be waived under applicable law. If this Section 12.6 is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim will be severed and decided in court, and the remaining claims will be arbitrated.
12.7 Governing Law.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Section 12.
13. Time Limitation for Claims
Claims must be brought within one year.
14. Indemnification
Customer indemnifies M1NT for ownership, legality, or valuation disputes.
15. Force Majeure
No liability for events beyond control.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms represent the full agreement.
17. Final Sale Policy; Post-Encapsulation Requests
All sales final upon receipt of item, except as provided in Sections 7, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 (MBA Grading Fees, Shipping & Insurance) for submissions not completed. No refunds due to custom nature. Removal requests require return at Customer expense. M1NT will attempt removal but assumes no additional liability. Customer responsible for all associated costs.
18. Customer Communications and Records
M1NT retains records of all customer communications, including but not limited to emails, messages, and other correspondence, in connection with Services provided. Such records may be maintained as part of M1NT's business records and may be relied upon in the event of any dispute, claim, or inquiry. Customer acknowledges and agrees that M1NT may use such records as evidence in support of its position in any dispute resolution process, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
19. Promotional Use
Customer grants M1NT a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to photograph, film, record, reproduce, and publish images, video, and other depictions of the encapsulated item and the finished G1, together with the associated card metadata (player, year, set, grade, certification number, and similar identifiers), for any M1NT promotional, marketing, editorial, or commercial purpose, across any media now known or later developed, including M1NT-owned channels and third-party partner channels. Customer waives any right to inspection, approval, or compensation in connection with such use. This license does not extend to Customer's personal name, image, or likeness, which M1NT will use only with separate written consent.
20. Third-Party Financing (Shop Pay Installments)
M1NT offers Shop Pay Installments as an optional payment method at checkout. Shop Pay Installments is a financing service provided by Affirm, Inc. ("Affirm"), not by M1NT. M1NT is not a lender, creditor, or party to any loan or installment agreement between Customer and Affirm.
Eligibility, approval, credit limits, down payment requirements, payment schedules, interest rates, and annual percentage rates (APR) are determined solely by Affirm and are subject to Affirm's terms, conditions, and consumer disclosures, which Customer should review before selecting this option. Financing options may include interest-free installments or interest-bearing monthly plans depending on the purchase amount and Affirm's underwriting, and available rates may range from 0% APR to the maximum permitted by applicable law. Not all customers or orders will qualify, and availability may change without notice.
When Customer elects to pay via Shop Pay Installments, M1NT receives payment in full at the time of purchase. Customer's obligation to repay Affirm is separate from, and independent of, Customer's agreement with M1NT. Selecting Shop Pay Installments does not modify, waive, or affect any provision of these Terms, including without limitation the Final Sale Policy (Section 17) and all grading fees, value-based upcharges, shipping and insurance charges, and payment-before-release conditions (Section 7).
Any refund M1NT approves will be processed in accordance with these Terms (including Sections 7 and 17) and returned through the original Shop Pay Installments/Affirm transaction. The amount, timing, and application of any refund to Customer's Affirm balance are governed by Affirm's policies. A refund from M1NT does not cancel, reduce, or otherwise affect Customer's outstanding obligations to Affirm except to the extent Affirm applies the returned funds. M1NT is not responsible for any interest, fees, or charges assessed by Affirm.
21. Shipment Tracking Devices (DispoTag)
21.1 Inclusion.
A single-use package tracking device ("Tracking Tag"), provided by DispoTag, is included in every G1 return shipment at no additional charge. The Tracking Tag is placed inside the package and is linked to the shipment's carrier tracking number. M1NT may also place a Tracking Tag in shipments of submitted items between M1NT and third-party graders. Customer may also purchase a Tracking Tag, sold separately or as an optional add-on to a G1 order, to include in Customer's own shipment of submitted items to M1NT. M1NT mails that Tracking Tag to Customer and registers it on Customer's behalf; Customer does not need a DispoTag account. To link the Tracking Tag to Customer's shipment, Customer must provide M1NT, before shipping, a photo of the Tracking Tag's printed ID, the carrier tracking number, and the ship-from address. M1NT is not responsible if a purchased Tracking Tag cannot be linked or does not report because this information was not provided, was incomplete, or was inaccurate. All of Section 21 applies to purchased Tracking Tags, and purchasing one constitutes acknowledgment and consent under Section 21.7.
21.2 Purpose.
The Tracking Tag exists solely to track the location of the package during its active period. It is used to confirm delivery, locate delayed or misrouted shipments, and document the shipment's route in support of carrier claims under Sections 2 and 11. The Tracking Tag tracks packages, not people. M1NT does not use Tracking Tag data to monitor, locate, or profile any individual, and does not sell it or use it for marketing.
21.3 What It Collects.
The Tracking Tag reports only its approximate location, timestamps, and delivery status. It has no camera, microphone, or other sensor that records audio, images, or personal information. Location data is processed by DispoTag on M1NT's behalf solely to operate the tracking service, and is handled in accordance with M1NT's Privacy Policy. DispoTag does not sell this data, use it for advertising, or use it to train AI models. M1NT may retain Tracking Tag location records as business records under Section 18.
21.4 Active Period; Deactivation.
The Tracking Tag is activated when M1NT prepares the shipment and remains active while the package is in transit. It deactivates automatically approximately fourteen (14) days after delivery. This post-delivery window allows M1NT to locate and recover a package that is delivered to the wrong address or otherwise misrouted, including the time needed to get it back. M1NT may extend this period for an individual shipment only when needed to locate or recover a missing or misdelivered package. Once deactivated, it no longer reports location. The Tracking Tag is low-power, FCC-certified, and safe to handle. After delivery, Customer may keep, discard, or recycle the Tracking Tag; it does not need to be returned. Customer is responsible for disposing of the Tracking Tag, including its battery, in accordance with applicable law.
21.5 Tracking Links and Delivery Notifications.
M1NT may enroll the recipient in shipment notifications using the email address and mobile number provided at checkout. The recipient will receive a link to track the package and may receive alerts about package movement and delivery, including a notice when the package is near its destination. These messages may be sent by M1NT or by DispoTag on M1NT's behalf. By providing a mobile number at checkout and paying the shipping invoice, Customer agrees to receive these text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Customer may opt out of text messages by replying STOP, or opt out of all tracking notifications by contacting contact@m1ntaverse.com. Opting out of notifications does not remove the Tracking Tag from the shipment.
21.6 No Change to Liability.
The Tracking Tag is provided as a convenience. It does not guarantee delivery, recovery, or the success of any claim. Location reports may be delayed, intermittent, approximate, or unavailable due to battery life, signal coverage, carrier handling, or other factors, and M1NT does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of any tracking data. M1NT is not liable for any malfunction or failure of a Tracking Tag or for any act or omission of DispoTag. The Tracking Tag does not change the transfer of risk at carrier handoff, the Declared Value, or the limits of liability in Sections 5, 9, and 11.
21.7 Acknowledgment and Consent.
By paying the shipping invoice for a G1 return shipment, and/or by accepting the shipment, Customer acknowledges and consents to the inclusion of the Tracking Tag and to the collection and processing of its location, timestamp, and delivery-status data for the purposes described in Section 21.2, as described in M1NT's Privacy Policy. If Customer forwards, resells, or redistributes the shipment before the Tracking Tag deactivates, Customer agrees to provide equivalent notice to downstream recipients.