Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Beat the House (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Beat the House is a competitive programming platform where users write algorithms to test gambling strategies against simulated casino games.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. User Accounts

Account Creation

You may use certain features without an account. To access all features, you may create an account using your email address.

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Virtual Currency (Gold)

Nature of Gold

Gold is a virtual currency used within the Service. Gold:

• Has no real-world monetary value
• Cannot be exchanged for real money
• Cannot be transferred outside the Service
• May be modified, reset, or removed at our discretion

Earning and Spending Gold

Gold can be earned through gameplay (missions, achievements, challenges) and spent on in-game features (premium challenges, analysis tools, tournaments).

No Refunds

Gold transactions are final. We do not provide refunds for gold spent within the Service.

6. User Content

Your Strategies

You retain ownership of the code and strategies you create. By saving or publishing strategies on the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Store and display your strategies
• Allow other users to view published strategies
• Use strategies for Service improvement and analytics

Content Restrictions

You agree not to create or submit content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains malicious code or exploits
• Is illegal, harmful, or offensive
• Attempts to manipulate leaderboards or game systems
• Impersonates others or misrepresents your identity

Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Cheating and Exploitation

• Manipulate simulations, scores, or leaderboards
• Use bots, scripts, or automation to gain unfair advantage
• Exploit bugs or vulnerabilities (report them instead)
• Submit false or manipulated results

System Abuse

• Attempt to access systems or data you're not authorized to access
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Circumvent security measures
• Reverse engineer or decompile the Service

Harmful Behavior

• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose

Consequences

Violations may result in:

• Removal of content
• Forfeiture of gold and achievements
• Removal from leaderboards
• Account suspension or termination
• Legal action where appropriate

8. Leaderboards and Competitions

Fair Play

Leaderboard entries must represent genuine strategy performance. We reserve the right to:

• Investigate suspicious entries
• Remove entries that appear manipulated
• Disqualify users from competitions
• Modify scoring systems

No Guaranteed Prizes

Leaderboard rankings and challenge results do not entitle you to any real-world prizes unless explicitly stated in a specific promotion's official rules.

Disputes

Our decisions regarding leaderboard disputes are final.

9. Third-Party Links and Affiliates

Affiliate Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including online casinos and sweepstakes platforms. These links are provided for informational purposes.

No Endorsement

Links to third parties do not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for:

• Third-party content, products, or services
• Your interactions with third parties
• Any losses from third-party services

Your Responsibility

If you choose to visit third-party sites or use third-party services, you do so at your own risk. Review their terms and policies before use.

10. Disclaimers

"As Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY

No Gambling Advice

The Service does not provide gambling, financial, or investment advice. Simulations are for educational and entertainment purposes only. We make no representations about:

• The effectiveness of any betting strategy
• Future gambling outcomes
• Potential profits or losses

Simulation Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, simulations may not perfectly reflect real-world casino conditions. Results are for educational purposes only.

11. Limitation of Liability

Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruption or data loss
• Any damages arising from your use of third-party services
• Any gambling losses you incur

Liability Cap

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

• The amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, OR
• $100 USD

Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beat the House, its operators, affiliates, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your gambling activities on third-party platforms

13. Intellectual Property

Our Property

The Service, including its design, code, graphics, and content (excluding user content), is owned by Beat the House and protected by intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Create derivative works based on the Service
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization

14. Termination

By You

You may stop using the Service at any time. You may delete your account by contacting us.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the Service ends
• Your gold balance and achievements may be forfeited
• We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

15. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing any claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware. You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitration.

16. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Beat the House.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Notices: We may provide notices through the Service or to your registered email address.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: info@beatthehouse.dev

Discord: discord.gg/8ZCx8ZzKg6

Summary of Key Points

Topic	Summary
What this is	Educational gaming platform, NOT a casino
Age requirement	Must be 18+
Gold	Virtual currency with no real value
Your content	You own it, we can display it
Cheating	Prohibited, will result in ban
Gambling	We don't offer it; third-party gambling is your risk
Liability	Limited; no guarantees; use at your own risk
Disputes	Governed by Delaware law