Play It Forward — Official Rules & Shipping Policy

Welcome to Play It Forward, a social trading experiment created by Traded Tongue where every trade helps grow the journey. To ensure fairness, transparency, and a great experience for all participants, please review the following rules and policies before submitting a trade offer.

General Trade Rules

  • All items submitted for barter must be in good, clean, and working condition unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Traded Tongue.

  • Participants must honestly disclose the condition of their item, including any defects, missing parts, repairs, damage, or functionality issues.

  • Every trade submission will receive a response of either accepted or declined via email. Due to the volume of submissions, Traded Tongue may not provide detailed explanations for declined offers.

  • Trade offers are evaluated based on several factors including:

    • Estimated resale value

    • Item uniqueness

    • Market demand

    • Collectability

    • Entertainment value for the community

    • Ability to help advance the game

  • Submission of a trade offer does not guarantee acceptance into the game.

  • Game Continuity Protocol: In the event an item remains un-traded for an extended period, the community may initiate a vote to authorize Traded Tongue to liquidate the item at its established resale value. The resulting funds will be used to acquire a new item of equivalent market value to ensure the continued progression of the game. This protocol is strictly limited to a maximum of three (3) instances throughout the duration of the experiment.

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Shipping Policy

Play It Forward is primarily designed for participants located in Sacramento, California and surrounding areas. However, shipping-based trades may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

For trades requiring shipping:

  • The participant submitting the trade is responsible for all shipping costs and shipping insurance when sending their item to Traded Tongue.

  • Once the item is received and inspected, the traded item will be shipped to the participant at Traded Tongue’s expense.

  • All shipped items should be packaged securely to prevent damage during transit.

  • Traded Tongue is not responsible for damage caused during shipping if adequate insurance was not purchased by the sender.

Inspection & Verification

All items received are subject to inspection upon arrival.

If an item is found to be:

  • Misrepresented

  • Counterfeit

  • Stolen

  • Significantly damaged beyond what was disclosed

  • Non-functional when described as working

then:

  • The trade will be canceled

  • The participant may be permanently banned from Play It Forward

  • Return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the sender

Fair Play & Community Standards

To keep the game fair and enjoyable for everyone:

  • Fraudulent behavior, scams, harassment, or manipulation of the game will result in immediate removal and possible permanent ban from participation.

  • Participants must legally own all items they submit for trade.

  • Illegal items, hazardous materials, weapons, counterfeit goods, or prohibited items will not be accepted.

  • Participants must be 18 years or older or have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate.

Trade Tracking & Media Usage

Play It Forward is a public social experiment and may be documented through video, photography, livestreams, and social media content.

By participating, you agree that:

  • Photos and videos of traded items may be used by Traded Tongue for promotional and entertainment purposes

  • Your first name, city, and trade details may be publicly shared unless otherwise requested

  • Trade history may be displayed on the website leaderboard or YouTube channel

Follow the journey on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwGpkEBo2hl_FtmOxaeoXA

Final Decisions

All trade selections, approvals, refusals, and gameplay decisions made by Traded Tongue are final.

Our goal is to create a fun, fair, community-driven trading experience where every trade has a story.

Thank you for being part of Play It Forward.