Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to OddsGuard. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, browser extension, and services. By accessing or using OddsGuard, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

OddsGuard is a sports odds comparison platform that provides information about betting odds from various sportsbooks. We do not offer gambling services, accept bets, or process payments for betting activities.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age for sports betting in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use OddsGuard. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

Our services may not be available in all regions due to local regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure that accessing odds comparison information is legal in your jurisdiction.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of OddsGuard, you may need to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use OddsGuard for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Violate or encourage others to violate the rights of third parties
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of OddsGuard
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to OddsGuard or its related systems
• Use any automated means to access or use OddsGuard without our express permission
• Create multiple accounts for abusive purposes
• Scrape, collect, or harvest any data from our services beyond normal user interaction

5. Intellectual Property

OddsGuard and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by OddsGuard and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website or extension, except as generally and ordinarily permitted through the website or extension according to these Terms.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

OddsGuard may contain links to third-party websites or services, including sportsbooks and betting platforms, that are not owned or controlled by OddsGuard. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We do not endorse or guarantee the odds, services, or content provided by these third-party sportsbooks. Your interactions with these third parties are solely between you and them.

7. Odds and Betting Information

OddsGuard provides odds comparison and betting information for informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of this information, but we cannot guarantee its completeness, reliability, or accuracy at all times.

The odds and information displayed on OddsGuard are sourced from third-party providers and sportsbooks. We are not responsible for any discrepancies between the information displayed on our platform and the actual odds offered by sportsbooks.

All betting decisions are made at your own risk. OddsGuard is not responsible for any losses resulting from decisions made based on information provided through our services.

8. Browser Extension

Our browser extension is designed to enhance your odds comparison experience by displaying comparative odds when you visit supported sportsbook websites. By installing the extension, you agree to:

• Allow the extension to access and read content on supported sportsbook websites
• Receive updates to the extension as they become available
• Use the extension in accordance with these Terms

8.1 Extension Updates and Version Enforcement

Automatic Updates:

• The OddsGuard extension receives automatic updates from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, or other browser extension marketplaces
• Updates may include new features, bug fixes, security patches, and compatibility improvements

Minimum Version Enforcement:

• We may enforce a minimum extension version to ensure security and compatibility
• Grace Period: When version enforcement is implemented, users will receive advance notice (target: 7 days) before older versions are blocked
• Notifications: You will receive notifications reminding you to update
• After Grace Period: Older versions may be blocked from accessing our API services
• Your Action: Update your extension through your browser's extension management interface
• Note: Version enforcement features are currently in development

Why Version Enforcement:

• Protect against security vulnerabilities in older versions
• Ensure compatibility with our API services
• Provide access to important bug fixes and improvements
• Maintain consistent user experience across all installations

8.2 Remote Disable and Suspension

Our Right to Disable:

We reserve the right to remotely disable your extension installation for the following reasons:

Abuse and Rate Limit Violations:

• Excessive API calls that exceed established rate limits
• Automated scraping or bot-like behavior
• Attempts to overwhelm or disrupt our services (DoS attacks)
• Use of modified or tampered extension code

Terms of Service Violations:

• Creating multiple accounts for abusive purposes
• Attempting to manipulate or circumvent our systems
• Unauthorized access to protected resources
• Use of the extension for illegal purposes

Security Concerns:

• Compromised extension installation
• Suspected unauthorized access to your account
• Protection of other users' data or service integrity

Notification and Appeal:

• If your extension is disabled, you will see an error message explaining the reason
• Instructions for contacting support will be provided
• To appeal, contact support@oddsguard.org with your Installation UUID
• We will review your case within 5 business days
• False positives will be re-enabled immediately with an apology

Duration:

• Temporary Disable: May be lifted after 24-48 hours if usage patterns normalize
• Permanent Disable: Requires appeal or account review to re-enable
• IP-Level Block: May affect all extensions from the same IP address

8.3 Acceptable Use and Rate Limits

To ensure fair access for all users, we enforce rate limits on API usage:

Tier 1: Odds Comparison Endpoints (Strict)

• Normal Usage: Up to 10 API calls per minute
• Warning Threshold: 30 calls per minute (flagged for monitoring)
• Critical Threshold: 60 calls per minute (automatic review)
• Block Threshold: 100 calls per minute (automatic temporary disable)

Tier 2: Notification Polling (Lenient)

• Normal Usage: 1 poll per minute (60-second interval)
• Warning Threshold: 5 polls per minute
• Critical Threshold: 10 polls per minute
• Block Threshold: 20 polls per minute (automatic temporary disable)

What Counts Toward Rate Limits:

• Each call to /api/resolve-sport, /api/odds, or /api/odds-by-location
• Each notification polling request
• Link click tracking requests

What Does NOT Count:

• Initial extension installation
• Authentication and login requests
• Settings updates
• Data deletion requests

Legitimate High Usage:

If your legitimate use case requires higher rate limits (e.g., research, development), contact us at support@oddsguard.org with subject "Rate Limit Increase Request" including your use case description, expected call volume, and Installation UUID.

Monitoring:

• All API usage is monitored for abuse detection
• Rate limit events are logged for security purposes
• Persistent violations may result in permanent account suspension

8.4 IP-Based Access Control

IP Blocking Policy:

To protect our services from abuse, we may block IP addresses that:

• Exhibit patterns of automated abuse (bots, scrapers)
• Generate excessive traffic (DoS or DDoS attacks)
• Are associated with known malicious actors
• Originate from regions where our service is prohibited by law

Types of IP Blocks:

• Individual IP: Single IPv4 or IPv6 address
• CIDR Range: Entire IP address ranges (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24)
• Temporary Block: Expires after a set period (e.g., 24 hours)
• Permanent Block: Requires manual review to lift

Effect of IP Block:

• All extensions accessing from the blocked IP will receive HTTP 403 (Forbidden) errors
• You will see an error message: "Access denied. Your IP address has been blocked."
• The block applies to ALL installations from that IP, not just one extension

Appeal Process:

• If your IP is blocked and you believe it's an error, contact support@oddsguard.org
• Include your IP address and Installation UUID
• Explain your usage and why you believe the block is incorrect
• We will review within 5 business days
• Legitimate users will be unblocked immediately

Uninstallation:

You may uninstall the extension at any time through your browser's extension management interface.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall OddsGuard, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use OddsGuard
• Any conduct or content of any third party on OddsGuard
• Any content obtained from OddsGuard
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Betting decisions made based on information provided through our services
• Any inaccuracies or delays in the odds or information displayed

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use OddsGuard.

11. Account Termination and Suspension

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of OddsGuard at any time by:

Uninstalling the Extension:

• Remove the extension from your browser's extension management interface
• Your Installation UUID will be soft-deleted (marked as disabled)
• You can request full data deletion via privacy@oddsguard.org

Deleting Your Account (if registered):

• Contact privacy@oddsguard.org with subject "Account Deletion Request"
• Include your email address and Installation UUID (if applicable)
• We will delete your account and associated data within 30 days
• Anonymized analytics may be retained for statistical purposes

11.2 Termination or Suspension by OddsGuard

We may suspend or terminate your access to OddsGuard, including your extension and account, for:

Immediate Suspension (Temporary):

• Rate limit violations (excessive API calls)
• Suspected bot or automated behavior
• Unusual usage patterns requiring investigation
• Security concerns (compromised account)

Permanent Termination:

• Repeated Terms of Service violations after warnings
• Fraudulent activity or attempts to manipulate our systems
• Illegal use of our services
• Harassment or abuse of other users or our staff
• Failure to update extension after grace period (for critical security updates)

Process:

• Notification: We will attempt to notify you via extension error message and/or email
• Reason: The notification will include the reason for suspension/termination
• Appeal Period: You have 30 days to appeal the decision
• Appeal: Email support@oddsguard.org with your case explanation
• Review: We will review your appeal within 5 business days
• Final Decision: Our decision after appeal is final

Effect of Termination:

• Your extension will be remotely disabled
• Your account (if registered) will be suspended
• You will not be able to install or use OddsGuard services
• Your data may be retained for legal, security, or compliance purposes
• You may request data deletion after account termination

Reinstatement:

• Temporary suspensions may be lifted after the suspension period
• Permanent terminations require appeal and successful review
• We reserve the right to refuse reinstatement for serious violations
• If reinstated, you agree to comply with all Terms going forward

11.3 Effect of Termination on Data

Your Data After Termination:

• Installation Data: Soft-deleted (marked as disabled) but retained for analytics
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized (Installation UUID removed) after 90 days
• Personal Information: Deleted upon request (GDPR/CCPA rights)
• Notification History: Deleted after retention period (7 days for guests, 1 year for authenticated)
• Uninstall Data: Retained for 2 years for product improvement
• Rate Limit Events: Retained for 30 days for abuse detection

Your Right to Data Deletion:

• You may request full data deletion at any time, even after termination
• Email privacy@oddsguard.org with subject "Data Deletion Request"
• We will delete all data within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., fraud investigation)

11.4 No Refunds

OddsGuard is a free service. There are no refunds for terminated or suspended accounts, disabled extension installations, or time spent using the service. If we introduce paid features in the future, refund policies will be disclosed at that time.

12. Data Collection and Privacy

12.1 Extension Tracking

By using the OddsGuard extension, you acknowledge and agree that we collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

Installation Data:

• Unique Installation UUID (custom identifier, not Chrome's Extension ID)
• Extension version, browser type, operating system
• Installation date, last seen timestamp
• Geographic location (country and state/province only)

Usage Data:

• Sportsbook pages visited (URLs)
• Sports, events, and markets viewed
• Sport detection API calls and confidence scores
• Affiliate link clicks (bookmaker, sport, event, market)
• Notification delivery and engagement (read, dismissed, action clicked)

System Data:

• API usage statistics (rate limiting enforcement)
• Error logs and crash reports
• Performance metrics (response times, success rates)
• Rate limit events and IP blocking events

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

12.2 Consent to Data Collection

Required Tracking (Essential):

• Installation UUID, usage analytics, system health metrics are REQUIRED for service operation
• You cannot opt out of essential tracking while using the extension
• Essential tracking is necessary for abuse detection, system stability, and service quality

Optional Tracking (Marketing):

• Marketing notifications and promotional content are OPTIONAL
• You can disable marketing notifications in extension settings
• Disabling marketing notifications does not affect core service functionality

Your Rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (within 30 days)
• Portability: Request export of your data in machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain data processing (subject to service requirements)

Exercise Your Rights:

• Email: privacy@oddsguard.org
• Contact Page: Contact Form

12.3 Third-Party Data Sharing

We DO NOT sell your data to third parties.

We MAY share anonymized data with:

• Analytics service providers (e.g., error tracking, performance monitoring)
• Hosting providers (AWS for database and API infrastructure)
• Legal authorities when required by law

We MAY share Installation UUID with:

• Sportsbook affiliates when you click affiliate links (for commission attribution)
• Only when you explicitly click a referral link
• Only the Installation UUID is shared, no personal information

We will NEVER share:

• Your email address, name, or personal information without your consent
• Your browsing history outside of supported sportsbook websites
• Your passwords, payment information, or personal messages

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

For Support:

Email: support@oddsguard.org

For Privacy and Data Requests:

Email: privacy@oddsguard.org

For General Inquiries:

Contact Page