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Terms of Use

These Terms describe the BETOFF usage rules, user responsibility, and service limitations. Read them before using the platform.

BETOFF SERVICE TERMS OF USE

Last updated: 01.01.2026

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) govern the procedure and conditions of access to and use of the BETOFF online service (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).

By using the Service (including simply visiting the website), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with any provision of the Terms, please immediately stop using the Service.

For the purposes of these Terms:

“Administration”, “we”, “us” — the person(s) who own and/or operate the BETOFF Service;

“User”, “you” — any natural person who accesses or uses the Service.

1. Status and purpose of the Service

1.1. BETOFF is a free online service created solely for the purpose of assisting in the control of gambling addiction by means of:

  • recording the date and time of the most recent gambling episode;
  • tracking periods without gambling activity;
  • maintaining personal statistics;
  • optionally generating a public progress card at the User’s discretion.

1.2. The Service is not:

  • a casino, bookmaker, betting platform, lottery, or any other form of gambling platform;
  • a financial, credit, or payment institution;
  • a medical, psychiatric, psychological, legal, or any other professional advisory service.

1.3. All materials and functionality of the Service are informational and auxiliary in nature and do not constitute a guarantee of any result, including but not limited to cessation of gambling, repayment of debts, restoration of relationships, improvement of health, etc.

2. Free nature of the Service

2.1. Use of the Service is completely free for Users. As of the effective date of these Terms, the Administration does not charge any fee for access to the Service or its functions.

2.2. The Administration may accept voluntary support/donations (if implemented), which:

  • are not a fee for a specific service;
  • do not create any additional rights or guarantees for the User;
  • do not oblige the Administration to provide the Service in any particular scope, quality, or for any specific duration.

2.3. The Administration reserves the right to change the Service delivery model in the future (for example, to introduce paid features). Any updated terms will be published separately, and active Users will be notified in a reasonable manner.

3. Disclaimer of medical/professional assistance

3.1. The Service, its content, and any tips or hints that may appear within the interface are not:

  • medical, psychiatric, or psychological assistance;
  • financial, legal, or any other form of professional consultancy.

3.2. The Administration does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any diseases or disorders, including those related to gambling addiction.

3.3. If you experience symptoms of addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts, severe stress, or any other conditions that may threaten your life or health, you are required to immediately contact qualified specialists (doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists) and/or emergency services in your country.

3.4. By using the Service, you agree that any decisions regarding your behaviour, finances, relationships, and health are made by you independently and at your own responsibility.

4. Registration and account

4.1. Use of certain Service features may require account registration.

4.2. During registration, you agree to:

  • provide truthful, accurate, and up-to-date information;
  • not use third-party data without the consent of its owner;
  • update your information independently in case of any changes.

4.3. You bear full responsibility for:

  • maintaining confidentiality of your login, password, and other account data;
  • all actions performed through your account.

4.4. In case of suspected unauthorized access to your account, you must:

  • immediately change your password;
  • where possible, notify the Administration via the contact details provided on the website.

4.5. The Administration has the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or delete the account of any User who:

  • violates these Terms or applicable law;
  • abuses the functionality of the Service;
  • causes harm to the Service, other Users, or third parties.

5. Use of the Service and prohibited conduct

5.1. You agree to use the Service exclusively for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of the Administration, other Users, or third parties.

5.2. It is prohibited, including but not limited to:

  • a) using the Service for any illegal activity; distributing false, offensive, discriminatory, or defamatory information;
  • b) attempting to hack the Service, bypass technical restrictions or security systems; gaining unauthorized access to other users’ accounts, servers, or databases;
  • c) using the Service for spam, mass unsolicited messages, or advertising; performing actions that may overload the Service infrastructure;
  • d) impersonating another natural or legal person in a way that may mislead the Administration or third parties.

5.3. In case of violation of this section, the Administration has the right, at its discretion, to restrict or block your account; delete relevant data or content; and notify competent authorities (in cases provided for by law).

6. Public progress card

6.1. The Service may provide the ability to create a public progress card that can be viewed via a link or by ID, if you choose to make it accessible.

6.2. You independently:

  • choose the name or nickname displayed on the card;
  • define visibility settings (what exactly is visible to others);
  • decide who you share the link or card ID with.

6.3. The Administration is not responsible for: who you share your link or card ID with; or how third parties may use information displayed on your public card.

6.4. If you place any content on the card that may violate the rights of third parties (for example, someone else’s personal data without their consent), you bear full responsibility as the User.

7. Intellectual property

7.1. All rights to: the BETOFF name and logo; the Service design, interface, and page structure; source code, texts, graphics, and other intellectual property objects — belong to the Administration or third parties who have granted appropriate permissions/licences.

7.2. The User receives a limited, non-exclusive, revocable right to use the Service exclusively for personal, non-commercial purposes.

7.3. Without the prior written consent of the Administration, it is prohibited to: copy, modify, distribute, sell, rent, or license any parts of the Service; perform reverse engineering, decompilation, or other actions aimed at obtaining the source code, except where explicitly permitted by law.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

8.1. The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

8.2. The Administration makes no direct or implied warranties, including but not limited to: uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service; complete security or absence of vulnerabilities; suitability of the Service for specific purposes or expectations of the User; achievement of any therapeutic, financial, personal, or other results.

8.3. You use the Service at your own risk. Any decisions made on the basis of the Service’s data or functionality are your sole responsibility.

9. Limitation of liability

9.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Administration shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other losses, including but not limited to: financial losses, debts, or lost profits; deterioration of relationships with third parties; emotional distress, stress, or psychological consequences; any outcomes arising from continuation or cessation of gambling activity.

9.2. The Administration is not liable for: actions or omissions of the User based on information from the Service; losses caused by unavailability, errors, delays, or failures in the Service; content created by Users and its use by third parties.

9.3. If certain liability limitations cannot be applied under applicable law, they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by such law.

10. Indemnification

10.1. You agree to indemnify and hold the Administration harmless from any losses, expenses, or damages, including reasonable legal fees, arising from: your violation of these Terms; infringement of third-party rights when using the Service; unlawful use of the public progress card or any other functionality of the Service.

11. Data and privacy

11.1. The procedure for collection, processing, storage, and protection of Users’ personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms and is available on a separate page of the Service.

11.2. By using the Service, you confirm that you have read and agree with the Privacy Policy.

12. Termination of use

12.1. You may stop using the Service and/or request deletion of your account at any time in accordance with the procedure described on the website.

12.2. The Administration has the right at any time to: temporarily suspend operation of the Service (in whole or in part) for technical work or updates; fully discontinue the Service without obligation to provide it in the future.

12.3. In the event of Service termination or deletion of your account, the Administration shall not be liable for any possible consequences for you or third parties.

13. Amendments to the Terms

13.1. The Administration may amend these Terms from time to time. The updated version becomes effective upon publication on the Service, unless expressly stated otherwise.

13.2. Continued use of the Service after amendments have been introduced constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing law and dispute resolution

14.1. These Terms and all legal relations between the User and the Administration are governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the Administration is registered, unless otherwise required by mandatory legal provisions.

14.2. All disputes arising in connection with the use of the Service shall be settled through negotiations and pre-trial dispute resolution.

14.3. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, it shall be submitted to a competent court in accordance with applicable law.

15. Final provisions

15.1. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

15.2. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Administration regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings relating to the Service, whether written or oral.