Privacy Policy & User Content Terms

1. User Content

1.1 Content Ownership

Any content you submit to the platform remains exclusively your intellectual property. The platform claims no ownership, license, or rights over your content whatsoever. You retain complete freedom to use, modify, republish, or distribute your content elsewhere without any restrictions from the platform.

By submitting content, you understand that it becomes part of a permanent repository designed to preserve judge knowledge for the community's benefit.

1.2 Content Standards

You agree that any content you submit will not:

• Infringe upon any third-party rights
• Contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Compromise the integrity of the certification process

1.3 Right to Remove Content

The Lorcana Judge Program operates as a permanent repository. Once published, content cannot be modified or removed by anyone else than their writer, including platform administrators. This ensures the integrity and permanence of the knowledge base.

Content Scope: Only content directly related to the platform's intrinsic objectives (judge training, certification, rules interpretation, community resources, and Lorcana TCG judging practices) is permitted. Content unrelated to these core purposes will be subject to review by the governing committee.

Exception: Content may only be removed if it:

• Violates applicable laws
• Contains personal information that creates privacy or safety concerns
• Infringes on legitimate third-party intellectual property rights
• Contains inappropriate, offensive, harmful, discriminatory, or abusive material
• Falls outside the platform's scope as determined by the governing committee

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring their content is appropriate and relevant before publication.

2. Program Governance

2.1 Future Establishment of a Governing Committee

We are committed to establishing a formal committee to guide the development and direction of the Lorcana Judge Program. This committee will:

• Include experienced judges and community leaders
• Provide oversight for certification standards and processes
• Make decisions regarding program updates and changes
• Address disputes and ethical concerns within the judge community

2.2 Committee Formation Timeline

The establishment of this committee is planned as the program grows. Details regarding committee selection, term limits, and specific responsibilities will be published as they are formalized.

2.3 Community Input

The Lorcana Judge Program values community input and will establish mechanisms for certified judges to provide feedback on program development and governance.

3. Certification Disclaimers

3.1 Non-Official Status

Certifications provided through the Lorcana Judge Program:

• Are not endorsed by Ravensburger, Disney, or any of their affiliates
• Do not carry legal value or represent official accreditation
• Serve solely as recognition of demonstrated knowledge, skills, and competencies as evaluated according to our program standards

3.2 Purpose of Certification

Certifications are designed to:

• Provide judges with opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities
• Establish consistent standards within the judge community
• Offer tournament organizers a reference point for judge qualifications
• Support individual growth and development within the judging practice

3.3 Recognition by Third Parties

While the Lorcana Judge Program strives to maintain high standards, we make no guarantees that certifications will be recognized or honored by tournament organizers, venues, or other third parties.

4. Data Collection and Privacy

4.1 Information We Collect

We collect personal information including:

• Name and contact details
• Discord username
• Examination results and certification history
• Reviews and community contributions
• Usage data related to platform interaction

4.2 How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Manage your account and certification status
• Facilitate communication regarding program updates
• Improve the platform and certification processes
• Verify your identity and credentials when requested by authorized tournament organizers

4.3 Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared:

• With tournament organizers to verify certification status (with your consent)
• With committee members for program administration purposes
• When required by law or to protect our rights

4.4 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

4.5 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of certain communications

4.6 GDPR Compliance

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Lorcana Judge Program is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring your privacy rights:

• Right to Access: Every user has the right to obtain confirmation about whether personal data concerning them is being processed, and to access all such data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Rectification: Users may request correction of inaccurate personal data without undue delay
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Users may request the complete deletion of their personal data when it's no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
• Right to Restriction of Processing: Users may request limitation of data processing under certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Users may receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used format and have the right to transmit this data to another controller
• Right to Object: Users may object to processing of their personal data at any time
• Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data only with your explicit consent and/or as necessary to provide our services
• Data Retention: We store personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by legal obligations
• Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data protection
• Data Processing Purpose: We only use collected data to provide the services offered by the platform as a training resource

Please note that data deletion will automatically result in the termination of your account. After deletion, candidates will need to create a new account if they wish to use the platform again, and no history from the previous account will be retained or transferred.

To exercise your GDPR rights or for any questions regarding your personal data, please contact us using the information provided in section 7.

5. Community Conduct

5.1 Judge Code of Conduct

All certified judges agree to uphold the Lorcana Judge Program Code of Conduct, which includes:

• Acting with integrity and impartiality
• Treating all players with respect and fairness
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Representing the program professionally
• Contributing positively to the judge community

5.2 Violation Consequences

Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in:

• Formal warnings
• Temporary suspension of certification
• Permanent revocation of certification
• Removal from the program

6. Repository Disclaimer

6.1 Permanent Archive Nature

This platform functions as a permanent archive of judge resources. Users should understand that published content becomes part of a lasting repository designed to serve the judge community indefinitely. The platform takes no responsibility for content accuracy, currency, or appropriateness beyond ensuring basic legal compliance.

7. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these policies, please contact:

• Email: jordane@lorcanajudge.fr
• Discord: Lorcana Judge FR server

8. Official Disney Lorcana Policies

8.1 Adherence to Official Policies

By participating in the Lorcana Judge Program, you agree to acknowledge, integrate, and apply all official policies established by Ravensburger and Disney for the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game as found at: https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/resources/

These include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive Rules
• Tournament Rules
• Play Correction Guidelines
• Community Code
• Diversity & Inclusion Policy

8.2 Policy Updates

You acknowledge that these official policies may be updated periodically by Ravensburger and Disney. The Lorcana Judge Program will make reasonable efforts to notify judges of significant policy updates, but it remains each judge's responsibility to stay informed of the current official policies.

8.3 Conflict Resolution

In cases where the Lorcana Judge Program's internal policies might conflict with official Ravensburger and Disney policies, the official policies shall take precedence. Judges must prioritize application of the official rules and policies during events.

8.4 Tournament Implementation

When judging events, you agree to implement and enforce the official tournament structure, play correction guidelines, and other event-specific rules as outlined in the official documentation, including any set-specific instructions or updates.

8.5 Education and Communication

As a judge, you are expected to accurately communicate and educate players on these official policies in a clear, consistent manner that aligns with Ravensburger and Disney's intended implementation.