Terms of Service (for “Can You Beat an Algorithm?” Project)
Preamble
The project “Can You Beat an Algorithm?” is an independent educational and analytical initiative dedicated to improving public understanding of data interpretation, statistical reasoning, and algorithmic behavior in modern markets.
Its purpose is not to promote or guide investment activity, but to encourage mathematical literacy, critical thinking, and transparent communication of data-based insights.
All materials are presented for academic, cultural, and educational engagement, inviting open participation from individuals, educators, and institutions.
This project operates as part of a broader effort to support financial and data literacy in Japan, consistent with national educational goals and in cooperation with research and learning communities.
Article 1. Scope and Consent
These Terms govern the use of analytical and statistical content (hereinafter referred to as “the Service”) provided by our organization.
By purchasing or accessing the Service, users agree to these Terms.
Article 2. Nature of the Service / No Membership System
The Service provides stand-alone digital publications and data analysis reports available for individual purchase.
We do not operate any subscription, membership, or private community model.
Any registration on external e-commerce platforms (e.g., BASE) is for payment processing only and does not constitute a membership relationship.
Article 3. Educational and Analytical Nature (Not Investment Advice)
The Service offers statistical analysis, visualization, and hypothesis presentation based on publicly available market data.
It does not provide guidance, recommendations, or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product, security, or commodity.
All content is designed for educational, academic, and informational purposes, focusing on mathematical and structural aspects of market behavior.
Users are fully responsible for their own interpretations and outcomes.
Article 4. No Continuous or Personalized Advisory Activity
Each publication is a non-continuous, independent release and not part of any ongoing contract.
We do not provide any personalized analysis or one-to-one consultation related to specific assets, timing, portfolio construction, or trading actions.
Any direct inquiries are answered only in general or technical terms, not as tailored guidance.
Article 5. Intellectual Property Rights
All data, visualizations, and analytical materials are protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Users may use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Reproduction, modification, redistribution, or resale of any content is strictly prohibited.
Article 6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Service is based on statistical estimations and publicly available information at the time of publication.
No guarantee is made regarding accuracy, completeness, or future performance.
We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service.
Our maximum liability, if any, shall be limited to the purchase price of the specific publication.
Article 7. Temporary Suspension or Modification
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue part or all of the Service without prior notice for maintenance, regulatory changes, or unavoidable circumstances.
Article 8. Purchase and Refund Policy
Prices are displayed on each product page, tax inclusive.
Payments are processed through external platforms according to their terms.
As the content is digital and downloadable, purchases are non-refundable, except in cases of technical defects (e.g., corrupted files).
Article 9. Prohibited Acts
Users shall not:
(1) Resell or redistribute the content as investment material;
(2) Engage in automated scraping, reverse engineering, or unauthorized reproduction;
(3) Misrepresent or defame the provider;
(4) Use the Service for unlawful or unethical purposes.
Article 10. Privacy Policy
Personal data are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used solely for transaction management and anonymous statistical purposes.
Article 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Japan.
Any disputes arising from or related to the Service shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
Article 12. Legal Compliance under Japanese Law (Act on Specified Commercial Transactions)
This Service complies with Japan’s Act on Specified Commercial Transactions and all related consumer protection laws.
The following principles apply to all purchases:
- Price Display:
All prices are shown inclusive of tax on each product page. As digital goods, items have no inventory; sales may end when the page is closed. - Payment Method:
Payments are processed via BASE, Inc. (Pay ID) using credit cards in accordance with their terms. The transaction is completed at the time of purchase authorization. - Delivery Timing:
Downloadable or live-streamed content becomes available immediately after payment confirmation. - Non-Refundable Nature:
Due to the digital nature of our products, cancellations or refunds are not accepted after purchase.
If a technical defect (e.g., corrupted file) is confirmed, replacement or re-delivery will be provided. - Cooling-Off Policy:
The “cooling-off” right under Japanese law does not apply to online digital content purchases. - No Profit Guarantee:
Expressions or examples in our content are purely illustrative.
We make no guarantee of profit, performance, or reproducibility of results. - Legal Framework:
Our activities operate strictly within Japanese law and do not constitute “investment advisory or agency business” as defined under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
The content is limited to mathematical, statistical, and educational information based on public data.
Contact:
Can You Beat Algorithm?
Email: support@algorism.net