Use Archivist for personal Magic: The Gathering collection management. Pay for the paid tiers if you signed up for them. Don't break the law with the software. We'll do our best to keep it working and your data safe. The fine print follows.
01Acceptance
By downloading, installing, or using Archivist ("the software") or visiting getarchivist.app ("the website"), you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, don't use the service.
02The service
Archivist is a desktop application for cataloging Magic: The Gathering cards, importing decks, and analyzing collections and decks. The free tier runs entirely on your Mac. The paid tiers ("Plus" and "Lifetime") add cloud sync, deck-analysis features, and price history backed by our server.
The service depends on third-party data sources (Scryfall, Commander Spellbook, EDHREC). If they change their APIs, go offline, or restrict access, related features may degrade or stop working. We'll do our best to adapt but can't guarantee any specific third-party feature will keep functioning.
03Your account
You need an account to use the paid tiers. You're responsible for keeping your password safe and for everything that happens on your account. Tell us at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access.
One account per person. Don't share credentials. The Free tier and paid tiers both stipulate a one-device-at-a-time license for personal use.
04Payment, billing, cancellation
Archivist Plus and Lifetime can be purchased either through our website (billed by Stripe) or, on iOS, via Apple's in-app purchase. The terms below apply to both unless noted.
- Plus (Monthly $4.99 / Yearly $39.99) is an auto-renewing subscription. It renews automatically at the end of each billing period until you cancel. Cancel through your account page on getarchivist.app for Stripe purchases, or through Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iOS device for App Store purchases. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period; you keep access until then.
- Lifetime ($99.99) is a one-time payment that grants access to Plus features for the lifetime of the product, including future updates. No recurring charges.
- iOS auto-renewal disclosure: Subscriptions purchased through the App Store auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID is charged when the purchase is confirmed and again at each renewal unless cancelled. Manage and cancel subscriptions any time at Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iOS device.
- Refunds: for Stripe purchases, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on any new paid plan; Lifetime refunds within 30 days. For App Store purchases, all refunds are handled by Apple per their refund policy.
- Price changes on subscriptions take effect at your next renewal with at least 30 days' notice.
05Your data, your ownership
Your card library, decks, scan history, notes, locations — that's yours. We claim no ownership. You grant us only the technical license needed to store and serve it back to you (and your other devices, if you're on a paid tier).
You can export everything as CSV or JSON from the app at any time, on every tier. See the privacy policy for retention and deletion details.
06Acceptable use
Don't:
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the software.
- Reverse-engineer the software except to the extent expressly permitted by law.
- Use the service to harass others or violate any law in your jurisdiction.
- Abuse the third-party APIs we proxy (e.g. scrape Scryfall's data through Archivist at volumes that would violate their terms).
- Run automated scrapers, bots, or other clients against our server unless we've authorized it in writing.
07Card data & brand
Magic: The Gathering, card names, mana symbols, and related artwork are trademarks and copyrights of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro. Archivist is an independent fan tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast or Hasbro.
Card metadata is sourced from Scryfall. Combo data is sourced from Commander Spellbook. Deck recommendations are sourced from EDHREC. Use of card data within Archivist is subject to those services' terms.
08The software is provided "as is"
Archivist is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We don't promise the software will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure against every attack, or compatible with every camera or future macOS version. We will, however, take reasonable steps to keep it working, secure, and updated.
09Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of Archivist is limited to the amount you've paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages — including loss of data — except where prohibited by law.
Translation: back up your library (one-click JSON export, free, on every tier). If you lose data because of a bug, our maximum exposure is your last 12 months of subscription fees — or $0 if you're on the free tier.
10Termination
You can stop using Archivist any time. Uninstall the app, delete your account, or simply let your subscription lapse. We can terminate or suspend your account if you materially violate these terms (e.g., acceptable use), with notice where reasonably possible.
11Changes to these terms
We may revise these terms. If a change is material we'll email everyone with an active account at least 14 days before it takes effect. The "Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Continued use after that date is acceptance.
12Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas, and you consent to that jurisdiction.
13Contact
Questions about these terms: [email protected].