Terms and Conditions

Effective date: April 01, 2026

Commander Labs is a curated publication of Commander deck essays. The site focuses on exploring Magic: The Gathering Commander decks as designed experiences, emphasizing interpretation, structure, and play experience over pure optimization.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms.

1. Purpose of the site

Commander Labs publishes long-form deck tech essays and curated content centered on Commander decks in Magic: The Gathering.

Content is editorial in nature and reflects subjective analysis, interpretation, and curation. It is intended for informational and entertainment purposes.

2. Editorial discretion

Commander Labs operates as a curated publication.

We reserve full editorial discretion over:

Which decks are selected for coverage
How decks are interpreted, written about, and presented
Whether submitted decks are published or referenced
How content is structured, edited, or revised
Submission or suggestion of a deck does not guarantee inclusion or response.

3. Deck submissions

If you submit a deck or deck idea to Commander Labs:

You grant permission for Commander Labs to review your submission
If selected, your submission may be referenced, discussed, or adapted into an essay
Attribution may be included, unless anonymity is requested
You acknowledge that submissions may be edited for clarity, structure, and narrative purposes
We do not claim ownership of your underlying decklist, but we do own the written presentation, analysis, and any original editorial or artistic content created by Commander Labs.

4. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated:

All written content, essays, editorial framing, and custom artwork on Commander Labs are the intellectual property of Commander Labs
Content may not be reproduced, redistributed, or republished without permission
Decklists themselves remain the property of their respective creators where applicable

5. Affiliate disclosure

Commander Labs may include affiliate links within articles, deck features, or other content. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase products through these links, at no additional cost to you.

These commissions help support the ongoing creation of deck essays, curation work, and site maintenance.

Affiliate relationships do not influence which decks are selected, featured, or how they are presented. All content is independently curated based on editorial judgment and interest.

We only link to products and services we believe are relevant to the decks, ideas, or strategies being discussed.

6. External links and third-party services

Commander Labs may link to third-party websites, tools, or services, including deckbuilding platforms and retailers. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of these external sites.

Use of third-party services is at your own discretion and subject to their respective terms.

7. No guarantees

All content is provided “as is” for informational and entertainment purposes.

Commander Labs makes no guarantees regarding:

Gameplay outcomes
Competitive performance
Accuracy of third-party information
Availability of referenced cards or products
Magic: The Gathering is a dynamic game with frequent changes in availability, legality, and meta context.

8. Limitation of liability

Commander Labs is not liable for any direct or indirect outcomes resulting from the use of this website or its content, including but not limited to gameplay results, purchasing decisions, or interpretation of strategies.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current version.

10. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
commanderlabsmtg@gmail.com