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Disclaimer & Responsible Gambling

Last updated: June 2026

IMPORTANT: Sports betting involves substantial risk of financial loss. The Server provides educational content and analysis only. We do not guarantee any betting outcomes. You may lose money. Please read this disclaimer carefully before using our Service.

1. Educational Purpose Only

The Server provides sports betting analysis, picks with documented reasoning, educational articles, and analytical frameworks. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Service constitutes financial advice, investment advice, gambling advice, or a recommendation to place any specific wager.

2. No Guarantee of Results

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Period.

Historical pick performance, win rates, ROI metrics, and Closing Line Value (CLV) data shown on the Service represent past results only. Sports betting markets are subject to variance, and even disciplined analytical approaches will experience losing periods. No analyst, system, or methodology can guarantee profitable outcomes.

Anyone claiming guaranteed wins or sustainable high win rates (70%+, 80%+, etc.) in sports betting is either presenting a small misleading sample or making false claims. The Server does not make such guarantees and warns users to be skeptical of any service that does.

3. You Are Responsible for Your Decisions

Any decision to place a wager is yours alone. You are solely responsible for:

  • The amount of money you wager
  • The selection of sportsbooks or platforms you use
  • Verifying the legality of sports betting in your jurisdiction
  • Managing your own bankroll and risk
  • The tax implications of your gambling activity
  • Any losses you incur

4. Jurisdiction Responsibility

Sports betting laws vary significantly by country, state, province, and locality. Some jurisdictions prohibit sports betting entirely. Others restrict certain types of wagers or operators. It is your sole responsibility to:

  • Verify that sports betting is legal where you reside
  • Only use sportsbooks licensed in your jurisdiction
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Understand that The Server is not responsible for legal consequences of your betting activity

5. Age Restriction

You must be at least 21 years old to use the Service. Sports betting is restricted to adults in all jurisdictions where it is legal. If you are under 21, do not use this Service.

6. No Affiliation with Sportsbooks

The Server is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any sportsbook, casino, or gambling operator. We do not accept wagers, process bets, or facilitate gambling transactions. When we mention specific sportsbooks in educational content, those mentions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Responsible Gambling

Gambling can be addictive. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available.

7. Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Common warning signs include:

  • Betting with money you cannot afford to lose
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
  • Lying about gambling activity to family or friends
  • Chasing losses with larger bets
  • Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
  • Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
  • Continued gambling despite negative consequences
  • Inability to stop or control gambling behavior

8. Help Resources

If you or someone you know needs help, the following resources are available:

  • National Problem Gambling Helpline (US): 1-800-522-4700 (24/7, confidential, available in Spanish)
  • Online resources: ncpgambling.org
  • Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org
  • For Puerto Rico residents: Contact the Puerto Rico Department of Health for local mental health resources, or call the National Helpline above (operates in Spanish).

Contact information may change. Always verify current contact details through official sources.

9. Self-Exclusion Tools

Most regulated sportsbooks offer self-exclusion programs that allow you to voluntarily restrict your access to gambling services for a defined period or permanently. If you feel your gambling is becoming problematic, consider using these tools immediately. The Service does not control sportsbook self-exclusion programs — contact the relevant sportsbook directly.

10. Setting Limits

The Server strongly encourages all users to:

  • Set a strict budget for betting that you can afford to lose
  • Never bet money needed for essential expenses
  • Set time limits on your betting activity
  • Take regular breaks from gambling
  • Never chase losses
  • Treat gambling as entertainment, not income

11. Acknowledgment

By using The Server, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Disclaimer in its entirety. You understand the risks involved in sports betting and accept full responsibility for your decisions and outcomes.

12. Contact

For questions about this Disclaimer: legal@theserver.app