> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cardsiq.gitbook.io/cardsiq-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cardsiq.gitbook.io/cardsiq-docs/help/frequently-asked-questions.md).

# Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about CardsIQ, its platform, partners, sellers, live shopping, buybacks, and supported integrations.

## What is CardsIQ?

CardsIQ is an operating platform for collectibles live shopping. It connects live-commerce operations, buybacks, inventory, product creation, payments, verification, reconciliation, and fulfillment in one system.

## Is CardsIQ a marketplace?

No. CardsIQ is designed to operate alongside marketplaces and live-shopping platforms. It provides the operational infrastructure businesses use around those channels.

## Who uses CardsIQ?

CardsIQ is built for collectibles businesses and the collectors who transact with them. Partners use the business platform, while collectors interact with CardsIQ through supported offers, buybacks, verification, and transaction experiences.

## What is StreamIQ?

StreamIQ is CardsIQ's live-commerce operating layer. It helps connect live-shopping activity to the workflows that happen before and after the stream, including buybacks, inventory, reconciliation, and fulfillment.

## What are Instant Buybacks?

Instant Buybacks allow CardsIQ partners to create liquidity opportunities for collectors through a structured digital workflow connected to the rest of the CardsIQ platform.

## Does CardsIQ manage inventory?

Yes. Inventory is a core part of the CardsIQ operating platform and can connect to buybacks, live commerce, product creation, licensed repacks, and fulfillment.

## What are Campaigns and Strategies?

Campaigns and Strategies help partners express what inventory they want to acquire and create more structured ways to connect that demand with eligible collectibles and sellers.

## Does every partner use every CardsIQ module?

No. CardsIQ is modular. Partners can use the capabilities that fit their business and expand into additional workflows over time.

## Does CardsIQ replace Whatnot, TikTok Shop LIVE, Fanatics Live, or eBay Live?

No. CardsIQ is designed to operate alongside live-shopping marketplaces. Those platforms provide the commerce channel; CardsIQ provides the operating layer around the business workflow.

## Where can I learn more?

Start with [About CardsIQ](/cardsiq-docs/cardsiq/readme.md), [Platform Overview](/cardsiq-docs/cardsiq/platform-overview.md), or [Contact Support](/cardsiq-docs/help/contact-support.md).