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Disclaimer ​

Effective Date: January 16, 2025 Last Updated: January 16, 2025

General Disclaimer ​

ChirpIQX ("we", "us", or "our") provides fantasy hockey analytics tools, documentation, and insights for educational and entertainment purposes only.

By using ChirpIQX, you acknowledge and agree to the following disclaimers:

1. No Professional Advice ​

Not Financial Advice ​

ChirpIQX is not financial advice, investment advice, or gambling advice. Fantasy hockey involves:

  • Entry fees (in some leagues)
  • Prize money or rewards
  • Strategy and risk management

You are solely responsible for your fantasy hockey decisions, including:

  • Draft picks and player selections
  • Trade decisions
  • Lineup optimization
  • Waiver wire pickups

Nothing on ChirpIQX constitutes legal advice. If you have legal questions about fantasy sports, gambling laws, or terms of service compliance, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

2. Fantasy Sports Risk ​

No Guaranteed Results ​

ChirpIQX provides data-driven insights and recommendations, but:

  • ❌ We cannot guarantee winning results
  • ❌ We are not responsible if you lose your fantasy league
  • ❌ We do not control player performance, injuries, or real-world hockey outcomes

Fantasy sports involve unpredictable elements, including:

  • Player injuries
  • Coaching decisions
  • Team dynamics
  • Random variance

Use at Your Own Risk ​

By using ChirpIQX:

  • You accept full responsibility for your fantasy hockey decisions
  • You acknowledge that insights are opinions, not guarantees
  • You understand that data accuracy depends on third-party sources (Yahoo Fantasy API, etc.)

3. Data Accuracy ​

Third-Party Data Sources ​

ChirpIQX integrates with:

  • Yahoo Fantasy Sports API (primary data source)
  • Public NHL statistics
  • Community-contributed information

We do not guarantee:

  • ✅ Data accuracy or completeness
  • ✅ Real-time updates
  • ✅ Availability of third-party APIs
  • ✅ Absence of errors or bugs

Statistical Analysis ​

Our tools use statistical models, algorithms, and heuristics to generate insights. These are:

  • Probabilistic, not deterministic
  • Opiniated, based on design decisions
  • Subject to error, as with all software

Always verify critical information with official sources before making important decisions.

4. No Affiliation with Yahoo or NHL ​

ChirpIQX is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:

  • Yahoo Inc. or Yahoo Fantasy Sports
  • The National Hockey League (NHL)
  • Any NHL teams, players, or organizations
  • Anthropic (Claude AI) or OpenAI

ChirpIQX is an independent, open-source project created by fantasy hockey enthusiasts.

5. Software Disclaimer ​

Open Source License ​

ChirpIQX is released under the MIT License and provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind.

We do not guarantee:

  • ❌ Bug-free operation
  • ❌ Compatibility with your system
  • ❌ Security or data protection
  • ❌ Continued maintenance or support

Use Responsibly ​

When using ChirpIQX:

  • Secure your credentials: Protect your Yahoo API tokens
  • Respect rate limits: Don't abuse APIs
  • Comply with terms: Follow Yahoo's Terms of Service
  • Test thoroughly: Verify behavior before relying on recommendations

6. User Responsibility ​

Fantasy League Decisions ​

You are responsible for:

  • ✅ Understanding your league's rules and scoring system
  • ✅ Verifying player eligibility and availability
  • ✅ Managing your roster and lineup
  • ✅ Complying with league commissioner decisions

ChirpIQX cannot account for:

  • Custom league scoring systems
  • Keeper league rules
  • Dynasty league considerations
  • Private league agreements

You must ensure your fantasy sports participation complies with:

  • Local gambling and fantasy sports laws
  • Age restrictions (typically 18+)
  • Tax obligations (if you win money)
  • Platform terms of service (Yahoo, etc.)

ChirpIQX is not responsible for your compliance with applicable laws.

7. Limitation of Liability ​

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

ChirpIQX and its contributors are NOT liable for:

  • Lost fantasy hockey games or prize money
  • Incorrect recommendations or data errors
  • System downtime or API failures
  • Security breaches or credential theft
  • Consequential, incidental, or punitive damages

Your use of ChirpIQX is at your sole risk.

8. Jurisdictional Limitations ​

Fantasy sports legality varies by jurisdiction. ChirpIQX is provided globally, but:

  • You are responsible for ensuring fantasy sports are legal in your area
  • We do not verify the legal status of fantasy sports in any jurisdiction
  • Some regions prohibit or restrict fantasy sports (e.g., certain U.S. states, countries)

If fantasy sports are illegal in your jurisdiction, do not use ChirpIQX for those purposes.

9. Health and Well-Being ​

Responsible Gaming ​

Fantasy sports should be:

  • ✅ Fun and entertaining
  • ✅ Within your financial means
  • ✅ Balanced with other life priorities

Warning signs of problematic behavior:

  • Spending more than you can afford
  • Obsessing over fantasy outcomes
  • Neglecting work, family, or health

If fantasy sports negatively impact your life, seek help:

10. Changes to This Disclaimer ​

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of ChirpIQX after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.

11. Severability ​

If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

12. Contact ​

Questions or concerns about this Disclaimer?

Final Word: ChirpIQX is built with love for fantasy hockey and AI-native development. We want you to win your league, but we can't do it for you. Use these tools wisely, make informed decisions, and most importantly—have fun.

Fantasy hockey is a game. Play responsibly.

Smart Chirps. Winning Insights. Your Responsibility. 🏒