Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SPORTS-5 ("Service", "Platform", "We", "Us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "You") and SPORTS-5. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Nature of Service

2.1 Educational and Analytical Platform

SPORTS-5 provides:

• Statistical analysis of sports events and matches
• Data aggregation from publicly available sources
• Probabilistic models based on historical data
• Educational content about sports analytics and statistics
• Tools and frameworks for data-driven decision making

2.2 What We Are NOT

SPORTS-5 explicitly IS NOT:

• ❌ A bookmaker or gambling operator
• ❌ A betting advisor or tipster service
• ❌ A financial advisor or investment service
• ❌ A guarantee of winning or profit
• ❌ An entity that accepts, places, or facilitates bets

3. No Betting Advice or Recommendations

You acknowledge and agree that:

1. All analysis, statistics, and data provided are for informational purposes only
2. No content should be interpreted as advice, recommendations, or encouragement to bet
3. Terms like "value", "edge", "suggested allocation" are academic frameworks and not instructions
4. Historical data and statistical models do NOT predict future outcomes
5. Past performance is NOT indicative of future results
6. You are solely responsible for all decisions made based on information from this Platform

4. User Responsibilities and Obligations

4.1 Age Requirement

You must be 18 years of age or older (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use this Service. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4.2 Legal Compliance

You are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring that your use of this Service complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
• Understanding and complying with gambling laws and regulations in your country/state
• Verifying that sports betting is legal in your location before engaging in any betting activities
• Any legal consequences arising from your use of this Service or betting activities

4.3 Independent Decision Making

You acknowledge that:

• You are making all betting decisions independently and voluntarily
• You have not been coerced, influenced, or advised by SPORTS-5 to place any bets
• You understand the risks associated with gambling and betting
• You are using the Service as one of many sources of information for your own research

5. Disclaimer of Warranties and Guarantees

5.1 No Guarantees

SPORTS-5 provides NO GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES, OR ASSURANCES regarding:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data, analysis, or information
• Outcomes of sporting events or matches
• Profitability or success of any betting activities
• Performance of statistical models or predictions
• Availability, uptime, or uninterrupted access to the Service

5.2 "AS IS" Service

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to: warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, or availability.

5.3 Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we do NOT guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any data. Data may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Statistical models are approximations and not predictions.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 No Liability for Losses

SPORTS-5 is NOT LIABLE for:

• Any financial losses incurred from betting or gambling activities
• Decisions made based on information from this Platform
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in data or analysis
• Service interruptions, downtime, or technical failures
• Unauthorized access to your account or data
• Third-party actions, including bookmakers or betting operators
• Legal consequences arising from gambling in jurisdictions where it is prohibited

6.2 Maximum Liability Cap

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SPORTS-5, its owners, operators, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or regulations
• Your betting or gambling activities
• Any financial losses you incur
• Your decisions made based on information from this Platform

8. Gambling Risks and Responsible Gaming

8.1 Acknowledgment of Risks

By using this Service, you acknowledge and accept that:

• Gambling involves risk of financial loss
• There is no "guaranteed" or "safe" betting strategy
• Statistical models and analysis do not eliminate risk
• You may lose all money wagered
• Gambling can be addictive and harmful

8.2 Responsible Gambling Resources

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help:

• 🇺🇸 National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org | 1-800-522-4700
• 🇬🇧 BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org
• 🇪🇺 Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org

9. Intellectual Property

All content, software, analysis, models, and intellectual property on SPORTS-5 are owned by or licensed to us. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without express written permission.

Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

10. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for illegal purposes or in violation of any laws
• Share, resell, or redistribute content from the Service
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or circumvent security measures
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Misrepresent yourself or impersonate others
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service in any way that could harm SPORTS-5 or its users

11. Account and Subscription

11.1 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

11.2 Subscription and Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis. You may cancel at any time. No refunds for partial periods. We reserve the right to modify pricing with notice.

11.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms.

12. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, bookmakers, or services. SPORTS-5 is NOT responsible for:

• Content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
• Your interactions with bookmakers or betting operators
• Terms, policies, or legality of third-party services
• Losses or disputes arising from third-party services

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

13. Privacy and Data

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SPORTS-5 regarding the Service.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@sports5.app