TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Decision-Making in Sport website (www.decisionmakinginsport.com) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Decision-Making in Sport (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting a notice on our website
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Sending you an email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

3. Description of Services

Decision-Making in Sport provides:

Online calibration testing services
Decision-making assessment and analysis
Historical results tracking
Educational content and resources

Our calibration tests measure how well your confidence aligns with your accuracy using methodology based on research from Philip Tetlock’s Good Judgment Project.

4. Eligibility

You must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
Provide accurate registration information
Maintain the security of your account credentials

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.

5. Account Registration

5.1 Creating an Account

To use our services, you must:

Provide accurate, complete, and current information
Maintain and update your information
Keep your password secure and confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

5.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

All activities under your account
Maintaining confidentiality of your login credentials
Any unauthorized use of your account

We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account.

5.3 Account Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting us.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

Violate these Terms
Engage in fraudulent activity
Provide false information
Use our services for unlawful purposes

6. Purchases and Payments

6.1 Test Credits

To take a calibration test, you must purchase test credits:

Price: £99 per test credit (or $99 USD)
Payment processed securely through Stripe
Credits are non-transferable
Credits do not expire

6.2 Payment Terms

By making a purchase, you agree to:

Provide accurate payment information
Authorize us to charge your payment method
Pay all applicable taxes and fees
Accept that all sales are final (see Refunds policy)

6.3 Pricing

We reserve the right to:

Change our prices at any time
Offer promotional pricing
Discontinue products or services

Price changes do not affect credits already purchased.

6.4 Refunds and Cancellations

Refund Policy:

Test credits are non-refundable after purchase
Exception: If you experience technical issues preventing test completion, contact us within 7 days for a refund or replacement credit
Refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 10 business days

No refunds will be given:

After completing a test
For dissatisfaction with test results
If you change your mind after purchase
For unused credits (they do not expire)

6.5 Failed Payments

If your payment fails:

Your order may be canceled
You may be unable to access services
We may attempt to contact you

7. Use of Services

7.1 Permitted Use

You may use our services for:

Personal or professional development
Assessing your decision-making calibration
Tracking your improvement over time

7.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

Share your account with others
Use the services for any illegal purpose
Attempt to reverse-engineer our systems
Copy, reproduce, or distribute our questions or content
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access our services
Interfere with or disrupt our services
Attempt to circumvent security measures
Violate intellectual property rights
Harass or harm other users
Submit false or misleading information
Use the service to harm minors
Transmit viruses or malicious code

7.3 Test Integrity

When taking calibration tests, you agree to:

Answer questions independently
Not use external resources or search engines
Not share questions with others
Take tests honestly and in good faith

We reserve the right to invalidate results if we suspect cheating or misuse.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

All content on our website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws:

Website design and functionality
Test questions and question bank
Calibration algorithms and methodologies
Logo, branding, and graphics
Written content and resources

8.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

Access and use our services for personal use
View and download materials for personal use only

You may NOT:

Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works
Use our content for commercial purposes
Remove copyright or proprietary notices
Frame or mirror our content

8.3 Your Content

When you submit content to us (e.g., feedback, questions, ideas):

You retain ownership of your content
You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use it
You represent that you have the right to submit it
We may use it to improve our services

9. Test Results and Data

9.1 Your Results

Your test results:

Are personal to you
Are stored securely in your account
Can be viewed and downloaded at any time
May be used by us in aggregate, anonymized form for research

9.2 Accuracy of Results

While we strive for accuracy:

Results are for informational and developmental purposes only
Results should not be used for clinical, medical, or diagnostic purposes
Results are based on your self-reported answers
We do not guarantee specific outcomes or improvements

9.3 Data Usage

We may use anonymized, aggregated data to:

Improve our algorithms and questions
Conduct research
Publish general findings

We will never share your individual results without your explicit consent.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 No Professional Advice

Our services are for educational and developmental purposes only. They do not constitute:

Professional advice (medical, psychological, career)
A diagnostic tool
A guarantee of improved decision-making

Always seek appropriate professional advice for specific situations.

10.2 Service Availability

We provide services “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

Uninterrupted or error-free service
Complete accuracy of content
Fitness for a particular purpose
That defects will be corrected

10.3 Technical Issues

We are not liable for:

Internet connectivity problems
Hardware or software failures
Data loss
Unauthorized access to your data
Third-party service failures (e.g., payment processors)

10.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
We are not liable for lost profits, data, or opportunities

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:

Death or personal injury caused by negligence
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any liability that cannot be excluded by law

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of our services
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any content you submit

12. Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with third-party services (e.g., Stripe for payments, email providers).

We are not responsible for:

Third-party services’ availability or performance
Their terms or privacy policies
Any issues arising from their use

Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms.

13. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy (available at www.decisionmakinginsport.com/privacy-policy), which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14.3 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing legal action, please contact us to resolve disputes informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve issues amicably.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

15.2 Severability

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

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without your consent.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, war, pandemics, government actions).

15.6 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:

Email: allan@decisionmakinginsport.com
Website: www.decisionmakinginsport.com

17. Specific Terms for Services

17.1 Calibration Tests

Test Format:

25 randomly selected true/false questions
10 different knowledge categories
Confidence rating slider (50-100%)
Immediate results upon completion

Test Rules:

One credit per test
No time limit (but tests should be completed in one session)
Questions are randomly selected from a pool of 1,000
No retaking the same test
Results are final once submitted

Scoring:

Based on Brier Score methodology
Compares confidence to accuracy
Perfect calibration = 100
Lower scores indicate over/under-confidence
Detailed breakdown provided

17.2 Question Bank

Our question bank:

Contains 1,000+ general knowledge questions
Is regularly updated and maintained
Covers diverse topics for balanced testing
Questions vary in difficulty

We may:

Add, remove, or modify questions at any time
Correct errors in questions
Update categories or topics

18. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services responsibly and ethically.

Prohibited Activities:

Attempting to access other users’ accounts or data
Reverse engineering our calibration algorithms
Creating multiple accounts to circumvent limits
Using our services to train AI systems
Bulk purchasing for resale
Using the service in a way that could harm our reputation

Consequences of Violation:

Immediate account termination
Forfeiture of unused credits (no refund)
Legal action if appropriate
Reporting to authorities if criminal activity is suspected

19. Changes to Services

We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue services at any time
Change pricing (does not affect already-purchased credits)
Update our calibration methodology
Add or remove features

We will provide reasonable notice of material changes that affect your use of purchased credits.

20. Beta Features

We may offer beta or experimental features:

These are provided “as is” without guarantees
Features may change or be discontinued
Your feedback helps us improve
Beta features do not affect core test services

21. Testimonials and Reviews

If you provide a testimonial or review:

We may use it in our marketing materials
We may edit it for length or clarity
You can request removal at any time
You confirm it represents your genuine experience

22. Age Verification

By using our services, you confirm you are 18 years or older. If we discover a user is under 18, we will terminate their account and refund any unused credits.

23. Accessibility

We strive to make our services accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us so we can assist you.

24. Account Dormancy

If your account is inactive for 2 years:

We may send a reminder email
We may deactivate your account
Unused credits remain valid (they do not expire)
You can reactivate your account by logging in

25. Survival

The following sections survive termination of these Terms:

Intellectual Property
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Indemnification
Dispute Resolution
Any provisions that by their nature should survive

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY CLICKING “I AGREE,” CREATING AN ACCOUNT, OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

Effective Date: January 2026