Terms and Conditions
TheSharpBook. The German version is legally binding; this is a courtesy translation.
§ 1 Scope and Provider
These Terms and Conditions apply to all services provided through the TheSharpBook platform (accessible at thesharpbook.com). The provider is:
André Kipphard
Erlenbusch 12
33106 Paderborn
E-mail: [email protected]
Any conflicting or deviating conditions of the user will not be recognised unless the provider has expressly agreed to them in writing.
§ 2 Description of Services
TheSharpBook is a statistical data analysis and modelling tool that provides probability estimates for sporting events and so-called value-bet signals. The platform analyses historical match results and odds using machine learning methods and outputs probabilities that are compared against market odds.
Expressly not a bookmaker, not a gambling operator, not gambling advice:
- TheSharpBook does not accept bets and does not pay out winnings.
- The content does not constitute financial or investment advice nor gambling advice.
- There is no guarantee of profit. All probabilities and signals are purely informational and are based on statistical models with inherent uncertainty.
- The user decides at their own responsibility whether and with which third-party bookmaker to place bets. The provider has no influence over the odds, rules or payouts of third-party bookmakers.
§ 3 Registration and Contract Formation
Registration requires that the user has reached the age of 18 and is only permitted to natural persons with full legal capacity. By registering and accepting these Terms, a usage contract is concluded between the provider and the user. The provider reserves the right to decline registration without giving reasons.
§ 4 Plans and Prices
TheSharpBook offers the following plans: Free, Sport and All Access. Current prices and included services are listed on the pricing page (thesharpbook.com/pricing) and form part of these Terms.
- Billing period: monthly or annual, as selected by the user at checkout.
- 7-day free trial: Paid plans include a seven (7) day free trial. During this period the contract may be cancelled at any time without charge.
- Automatic renewal: If the plan is not cancelled before the end of the billing period, it renews automatically for the same period at the then-current price.
- VAT: The provider is a small business operator pursuant to § 19 UStG (German VAT Act). No VAT is charged.
§ 5 Payment
Payment processing is handled by Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. The amount due is charged to the stored payment method at the beginning of each billing period. If a payment fails, the provider reserves the right to temporarily restrict access to paid features. Stripe's own terms of service apply additionally.
§ 6 Term and Cancellation
The contract runs for an indefinite term. The user may cancel their plan at any time via the customer portal, effective at the end of the current billing period. After cancellation access remains available until the end of the paid period. Partial refunds are not made unless required by statutory rules. The provider may terminate the contract with immediate effect for good cause, in particular in the event of a serious breach of these Terms.
§ 7 Right of Withdrawal
Consumers within the meaning of § 13 BGB are generally entitled to a 14-day right of withdrawal.
Withdrawal Notice
Right of withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw from this contract within fourteen days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the date the contract is concluded. To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must inform us (address in § 1) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by an unequivocal statement (e.g. a letter sent by post or an e-mail). The withdrawal period is met if you send your withdrawal notice before the withdrawal period expires.
Consequences of withdrawal: If you withdraw from this contract, we shall reimburse all payments we have received from you without undue delay and no later than fourteen days from the day on which we receive your withdrawal notice. We will use the same payment method for the reimbursement as you used for the original transaction, unless expressly agreed otherwise; no fees will be charged for the reimbursement.
Expiry of the right of withdrawal for digital services: The right of withdrawal expires in the case of a contract for the provision of digital services if the trader has begun performance of the contract after the consumer has expressly consented to the trader beginning performance before the expiry of the withdrawal period and confirmed that they thereby lose their right of withdrawal (§ 356(5) BGB). This consent is explicitly obtained at checkout.
Model withdrawal form (pursuant to Annex 2 to § 360 BGB): If you wish to withdraw from the contract, please complete and return this form to: André Kipphard,Erlenbusch 12, 33106 Paderborn, e-mail: [email protected]. I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/we (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*) — Ordered on (*)/received on (*) — Name of consumer(s) — Address of consumer(s) — Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper) — Date. (*) Delete as appropriate.
§ 8 Liability
The provider is liable without limitation for damages arising from injury to life, body or health, and for damages caused intentionally or through gross negligence, as well as for fraudulent concealment of defects.
Otherwise the provider's liability is limited to foreseeable damages typical for the type of contract. Liability for slight negligence is excluded unless essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties) are breached.
Exclusion of liability for betting losses:
The provider accepts no liability whatsoever for financial losses incurred by the user through placing bets with third-party bookmakers. Value-bet signals are purely informational and do not constitute a recommendation to act. The user bears the full financial risk of their own betting decisions.
Minimum age and responsible gambling:
Use of the platform is restricted to persons aged 18 and over. We strongly recommend only staking amounts whose loss you can afford, and seeking professional help if you show signs of problem gambling (e.g. www.begambleaware.org).
§ 9 Final Provisions
The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). With respect to consumers, this choice of law applies only to the extent that it does not deprive the consumer of the protection afforded by mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which the consumer has their habitual residence.
Should individual provisions of these Terms be wholly or partially invalid or unenforceable, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid provision (severability clause).
The provider reserves the right to amend these Terms with reasonable notice (at least 30 days). Amended Terms shall be deemed accepted if the user does not object within the notice period.