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Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 11/04/2026

1. About Us

This website, The Dark Horse (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”), is owned and operated by Robert Thornton.

The Website provides:

  • Subscription-based premium content

    • Horse racing tips and analysis

    • Blog content and insights

    • Downloadable data files (including CSV and JSON)

  • Optional personalised race insights upon request

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”).

2. Eligibility

To use our Website and services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

You must not use this Website if doing so is unlawful in your location.

3. Nature of Service & Disclaimer

All content provided on this Website is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

We do not provide:

  • Financial advice

  • Betting advice

  • Investment advice

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • The accuracy of information

  • The outcome of any race

  • Any potential winnings or profits

You acknowledge that:

  • Betting involves risk

  • You are solely responsible for your decisions and actions

  • Any reliance on our content is at your own risk

4. Responsible Gambling

We are committed to promoting responsible gambling.

Gambling should be undertaken for entertainment purposes only and not as a means of generating income. You should only bet what you can afford to lose.

If you believe you may have a gambling problem, we encourage you to seek support from organisations such as GambleAware or other recognised support services.

We do not provide gambling services and are not responsible for any betting activity undertaken by users.

5. Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information

  • Keep your login details secure

  • Not share your account with others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Subscription & Payments

  • Access to premium content requires a paid subscription

  • Prices are displayed on the Website and may change at any time

  • Subscriptions may renew automatically unless cancelled

  • Payments are processed via third-party providers (e.g. Stripe)

We do not store your payment details.

By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees

  • Authorise recurring billing where applicable

7. Cancellation & Refunds

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time

  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period

  • No refunds are provided for unused time unless required by law

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including:

  • Tips and analysis

  • Blog posts

  • Data files (CSV, JSON)

  • Branding, logos, and design

…is the property of The Dark Horse.

You may use content for personal use only.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute content

  • Share or publish paid content

  • Use content for commercial purposes

9. Redistribution of Content

All services and content provided are intended solely for the paying user.

You must not:

  • Share tips or content with others

  • Post content on social media, forums, or group chats

  • Resell or redistribute any material

If we believe you have breached this section, we may:

  • Terminate your account immediately

  • Ban future access

  • Take legal action where appropriate

10. Personalised Tips Service

If you contact us for specific race insights:

  • Responses are based on opinion and available data

  • No guarantees of accuracy or success are provided

  • This does not constitute advice of any kind

11. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes

  • Attempt unauthorised access to systems

  • Interfere with Website functionality

  • Abuse or harass the Website owner

12. External Links

This Website may include links to third-party websites.

We:

  • Do not control these websites

  • Are not responsible for their content or practices

  • Do not endorse them

You access third-party sites at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

  • Any betting or financial losses

  • Errors or inaccuracies in content

  • Service interruptions or downtime

  • Indirect or consequential damages

Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Your breach of these Terms

15. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or remove content

  • Change pricing

  • Suspend or discontinue services

At any time without prior notice.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

  • You breach these Terms

  • You misuse the Website or services

17. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Changes will take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

20. Contact

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

Email: stjimmy2002@gmail.com

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