📋 Terms Summary

By using our website and tools, you agree to these terms. Our tools are for educational and entertainment purposes. We provide statistical estimates, not professional advice. Use our tools responsibly and respect our intellectual property.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MostlyOdd.com (the "Website" or "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including:

  • Casual browsers viewing our content
  • Users of our interactive tools and calculators
  • Subscribers to our updates or newsletters
  • Anyone contacting us through our website

2. Description of Service

🔧 What We Provide

MostlyOdd.com provides:

  • Statistical Analysis Tools: Calculators for probability, oddity, and coincidence analysis
  • Educational Content: Articles and guides about statistics and unusual phenomena
  • Interactive Features: Tools for exploring bizarre records and animal traits
  • Information Services: Data about unusual events, statistics, and probabilities

Service Limitations

Our service is provided "as-is" and we reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue features without notice
  • Implement usage limits or access restrictions
  • Update our tools and algorithms
  • Change our content and data sources

3. Acceptable Use Policy

✅ Permitted Uses

  • Personal, non-commercial use of our tools
  • Educational use in classrooms and research
  • Sharing results for discussion or analysis
  • Linking to our tools and content
  • Using tools to satisfy curiosity about statistics
  • Academic research and journalism (with attribution)

❌ Prohibited Uses

  • Automated scraping or data harvesting
  • Commercial use without permission
  • Reverse engineering our algorithms
  • Creating competing services using our data
  • Overloading our servers with excessive requests
  • Using results for gambling or high-stakes decisions

4. Educational and Entertainment Purpose

âš ī¸ Important Disclaimer

Our tools are for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are not intended for use in:

  • Professional decision-making
  • Financial planning or investment decisions
  • Medical, legal, or scientific conclusions
  • Insurance or actuarial calculations
  • Safety or risk assessment
  • Any situation where accuracy is critical

📊 About Our Calculations

Our statistical calculations are based on:

  • Available historical data and research
  • Simplified mathematical models
  • General assumptions that may not apply to specific cases
  • Data sources that may have limitations or biases

Real-world probabilities can be influenced by countless factors not captured in our simplified models. Always consult qualified professionals for important decisions.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

ÂŠī¸ Our Content

MostlyOdd.com and its content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. We own or have licenses for:

  • Website design and layout
  • Custom algorithms and calculation methods
  • Original written content and explanations
  • Tool interfaces and user experience design
  • Compiled data sets and databases

✅ What You Can Do

  • Share links to our tools and articles
  • Quote small portions with attribution
  • Use screenshots for educational purposes
  • Discuss our results in your own content

❌ What You Cannot Do

  • Copy our tools or recreate our algorithms
  • Republish our content without permission
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices
  • Create derivative works for commercial use

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, comments, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content for improving our service.

You represent that any content you submit:

  • Is original or you have rights to submit it
  • Does not violate any third-party rights
  • Does not contain illegal or harmful material
  • Complies with applicable laws and regulations

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key points:

  • We don't store your calculator inputs permanently
  • We collect minimal personal information
  • We don't sell your data to third parties
  • You have rights regarding your personal data

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

âš ī¸ Service Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Our service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy or reliability of calculations
  • Completeness or currentness of information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose

đŸ›Ąī¸ Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MostlyOdd.com and its operators shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct Damages: Even if we're aware of the possibility
  • Indirect or Consequential Damages: Including lost profits or business opportunities
  • Decisions Based on Our Tools: Results should not be used for important decisions
  • Third-Party Actions: We're not responsible for how others use our data
  • Technical Issues: Server downtime, calculation errors, or data corruption

If liability cannot be excluded, our maximum liability is limited to $100 USD or the equivalent in your local currency.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (like Google Analytics or advertising networks). These services:

  • Have their own terms of service and privacy policies
  • Are not under our control or responsibility
  • May collect information about your visit
  • May have different data protection standards

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party services.

10. Termination

Your Rights

  • Stop using our service at any time
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Unsubscribe from communications

Our Rights

  • Suspend or terminate access for violations
  • Modify or discontinue our service
  • Remove content that violates our terms

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • Post a notice on our website for significant changes
  • Send email notifications for material changes (if you've provided your email)

Your continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Legal Information

âš–ī¸ Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state where our service is operated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our service will be resolved through:

  1. Direct Communication: Contact us first to resolve issues informally
  2. Mediation: If needed, we'll attempt mediation before litigation
  3. Jurisdiction: Courts in our operating jurisdiction for any legal proceedings

13. Accessibility

We strive to make our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We work to comply with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
  • Section 508 compliance for federal accessibility

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us and we'll work to address the issue.

14. Contact Information

📧 Questions About These Terms

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@mostlyodd.com
Subject: Terms of Service Question
Response Time: Within 5 business days
General Contact: Contact Form
Website: https://www.mostlyodd.com
Mailing Address: Available upon request

🤝 Our Commitment

These terms are designed to create a fair and transparent relationship between you and MostlyOdd.com. We believe in providing valuable tools while protecting both your rights and our service. We welcome feedback on how we can improve these terms to better serve our community.

📄 Related Policies

These Terms work together with our other policies: