Terms of Service (for “Can You Beat an Algorithm?” Project)
Preamble
“Can You Beat an Algorithm?” is a project that presents mathematical and structural interpretations of market data.
The materials offered through this service focus on visualizing patterns, structural features, and statistical characteristics of market movements.
The content is intended to support data literacy and provide readers with tools to interpret information through analytical and mathematical perspectives.
It is not designed to encourage or guide financial transactions.
1. Scope and Consent
These Terms apply to all digital publications and analytical materials (the “Service”) provided through this project.
By accessing or purchasing the Service, users agree to the Terms outlined below.
2. Service Format and Non-Membership Structure
The Service consists of individual digital reports available for one-time purchase.
We do not operate a membership system, subscription plan, or private community.
Any registration on external e-commerce platforms is strictly for payment processing.
3. Nature of the Content
The Service provides statistical visualizations, mathematical analysis, and structural interpretations based on publicly available market data.
The content is intended for educational and informational use and does not constitute advice regarding financial products, trading strategies, or investment decisions.
Users remain responsible for their own understanding and interpretation of the material.
4. No Personalized or Continuous Advisory Activity
Each report is published independently and does not form part of an ongoing advisory relationship.
We do not provide individualized analysis, personal recommendations, or tailored guidance regarding specific assets or trading decisions.
5. Intellectual Property
All analytical materials, visualizations, data structures, and design elements are protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Content may be used only for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Reproduction, redistribution, modification, or resale is prohibited.
6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Service is created using statistical estimation and publicly available data.
No guarantee is made regarding accuracy, completeness, or future outcomes.
We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Service.
If liability is recognized, the maximum compensation is limited to the purchase price of the relevant publication.
7. Modification or Temporary Suspension
The Service may be modified, suspended, or discontinued without prior notice due to maintenance, operational needs, or other unavoidable circumstances.
8. Purchases and Refunds
Prices shown on each product page include applicable taxes.
Payments are processed through external payment platforms in accordance with their respective terms.
Due to the digital nature of the products, purchases are non-refundable.
If a technical issue (such as a corrupted file) is confirmed, replacement files will be provided.
9. Prohibited Conduct
Users shall not:
- Reproduce, resell, or redistribute the content;
- Obtain materials through automated scraping or unauthorized methods;
- Misrepresent the source of the content;
- Use the Service in violation of laws or public policy.
10. Privacy Handling
Personal data is managed appropriately and used only for transaction processing and anonymized statistical purposes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
Any disputes relating to the Service fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
12. Compliance with the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions (Japan)
The Service is operated in accordance with relevant consumer protection laws.
Key items include:
- Price Display: Tax-inclusive prices shown on product pages
- Payment Method: Payments processed via BASE / Pay ID and related platforms
- Delivery: Digital content becomes available immediately after payment confirmation
- Refunds: Not available for digital goods; replacement provided if technical issues occur
- Cooling-Off: Not applicable to online digital content
- Legal Classification: The Service constitutes educational analytical content and does not fall under regulated investment advisory activities
Contact
Can You Beat an Algorithm?
Email: support@algorism.net
Contact:
Can You Beat Algorithm?
Email: support@algorism.net
Legal and Institutional References (Japan)
The project aligns with Japan’s regulatory framework for digital educational materials and follows publicly available guidance from:
- Financial Services Agency (Japan) – supervisory guidelines
- Financial Instruments and Exchange Act – definitions related to advisory services
- e-Gov Legal Database (Japan)
- BASE, Inc. (Pay ID) – merchant guidelines and digital content policies
These references are listed to ensure clarity regarding our operating principles and compliance with domestic consumer protection standards.