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Man vs Machines ("the Newsletter," "we," "us," or "our") is a free email publication. By subscribing to or reading the Newsletter, or by using any associated website, form, or page (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Financial Disclaimer set out below. If you do not agree, please do not subscribe to or use the Service.
1.PRIVACY POLICY
What we collect
When you subscribe, we collect the email address you provide and basic technical information your browser sends automatically (such as IP address, device/browser type, and the page that referred you). If you reply to an email or contact us, we keep the contents of that message and your contact details.
How we use it
- To send you the Newsletter and related emails you've signed up for.
- To measure engagement — opens, clicks, and similar email metrics — so we can improve the content.
- To operate, secure, and improve the Service, and to respond to your messages.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
We do not sell your personal information. We send commercial email only to people who have opted in, and every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
Service providers
We share data only with the vendors that help us run the Newsletter — for example our email delivery / list-management provider, form provider, website host, and analytics tools. These providers process data on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the Service.
Cookies & analytics
Our website and emails may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand traffic and engagement. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
Your choices & rights
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting us. Depending on where you live (for example, under the GDPR or the CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, email us at the address in the Contact section and we'll respond as required by law.
Retention & security
We keep your information for as long as you remain subscribed and for a reasonable period afterward to meet legal and operational needs, then delete or anonymize it. We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
The Service is intended for adults. It is not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
2.TERMS OF USE
Acceptance
By subscribing to or using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to these Terms. We may update the Service or these Terms at any time; continued use after changes means you accept the revised version.
The content & your license to use it
All Newsletter content — text, graphics, the arcade branding, the "Man vs Machines" name, picks, scoreboards, and layouts — is owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual-property laws. We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to read and use it for your own non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, resell, republish, scrape, or redistribute the content, or use it to train a model or build a competing product, without our written permission.
Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
- Sign up using someone else's email or a false identity.
- Attempt to disrupt, overload, reverse-engineer, or gain unauthorized access to the Service.
- Use automated means to harvest content or subscriber data.
Third-party links
The Newsletter may link to third-party websites, tools, brokers, or data sources. We don't control and aren't responsible for their content, products, or practices. Visiting them is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.
No warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any information in it is accurate or current.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Man vs Machines and its owners and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or — importantly — any trading or investment losses arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Service. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed USD $100 (or the amount you paid us in the prior 12 months, if any).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the [State of New York], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in that jurisdiction, and you consent to their jurisdiction and venue.
3.FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER
Man vs Machines is published for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, and nothing in it is a recommendation, solicitation, or offer to buy or sell any security or other instrument.
We are not a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, or financial planner, and we do not provide personalized advice. The content is general, may not fit your situation, and should not be relied on as the basis for any decision.
The "picks" are a game, not a portfolio
The human picks, the AI pick, and the scoreboard are an illustrative weekly contest. They are paper-traded for scoring — no real money is bought, sold, or held based on them. They exist to make markets interesting and to compare approaches, not to tell you what to do with your own money.
Hypothetical performance has serious limits
Any results, returns, or scoreboard standings shown are hypothetical or simulated. Hypothetical performance has inherent limitations: it is prepared with the benefit of hindsight, does not involve actual capital or real-world execution, and does not account for the financial risk and emotional pressure of real trading. No representation is made that any account will or is likely to achieve similar results. Past or hypothetical performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading involves substantial risk
Trading and investing in stocks, options, crypto, and other instruments carries a high degree of risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. Only risk capital you can afford to lose. Markets can move against you quickly and without warning.
Do your own research
Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional, broker, or tax adviser who knows your circumstances before making any financial decision. Any action you take based on the Newsletter is solely your own responsibility.
Accuracy & forward-looking statements
Information is drawn from sources we believe to be reliable, but we don't guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and prices and data may be delayed or wrong. The Newsletter may contain forward-looking statements and opinions that can change without notice and may turn out to be incorrect.
Disclosure of interests
The authors or affiliated parties may hold positions in instruments mentioned, and the Newsletter may contain affiliate links or sponsored content for which we could receive compensation. This does not change the educational nature of the content, and any such relationships will be disclosed where required.
4.CONTACT
Questions about these policies, your data, or unsubscribing? Email us at hello@manversusthemachines.com.
Man vs Machines is an educational publication. Not financial advice. Markets are risky — do your own research.
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Man vs Machines ("the Newsletter," "we," "us," or "our") is a free email publication. By subscribing to or reading the Newsletter, or by using any associated website, form, or page (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Financial Disclaimer set out below. If you do not agree, please do not subscribe to or use the Service.
1.PRIVACY POLICY
What we collect
When you subscribe, we collect the email address you provide and basic technical information your browser sends automatically (such as IP address, device/browser type, and the page that referred you). If you reply to an email or contact us, we keep the contents of that message and your contact details.
How we use it
- To send you the Newsletter and related emails you've signed up for.
- To measure engagement — opens, clicks, and similar email metrics — so we can improve the content.
- To operate, secure, and improve the Service, and to respond to your messages.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
We do not sell your personal information. We send commercial email only to people who have opted in, and every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
Service providers
We share data only with the vendors that help us run the Newsletter — for example our email delivery / list-management provider, form provider, website host, and analytics tools. These providers process data on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the Service.
Cookies & analytics
Our website and emails may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand traffic and engagement. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
Your choices & rights
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting us. Depending on where you live (for example, under the GDPR or the CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, email us at the address in the Contact section and we'll respond as required by law.
Retention & security
We keep your information for as long as you remain subscribed and for a reasonable period afterward to meet legal and operational needs, then delete or anonymize it. We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
The Service is intended for adults. It is not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
2.TERMS OF USE
Acceptance
By subscribing to or using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to these Terms. We may update the Service or these Terms at any time; continued use after changes means you accept the revised version.
The content & your license to use it
All Newsletter content — text, graphics, the arcade branding, the "Man vs Machines" name, picks, scoreboards, and layouts — is owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual-property laws. We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to read and use it for your own non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, resell, republish, scrape, or redistribute the content, or use it to train a model or build a competing product, without our written permission.
Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
- Sign up using someone else's email or a false identity.
- Attempt to disrupt, overload, reverse-engineer, or gain unauthorized access to the Service.
- Use automated means to harvest content or subscriber data.
Third-party links
The Newsletter may link to third-party websites, tools, brokers, or data sources. We don't control and aren't responsible for their content, products, or practices. Visiting them is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.
No warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any information in it is accurate or current.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Man vs Machines and its owners and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or — importantly — any trading or investment losses arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Service. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed USD $100 (or the amount you paid us in the prior 12 months, if any).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the [State of New York], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in that jurisdiction, and you consent to their jurisdiction and venue.
3.FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER
Man vs Machines is published for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, and nothing in it is a recommendation, solicitation, or offer to buy or sell any security or other instrument.
We are not a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, or financial planner, and we do not provide personalized advice. The content is general, may not fit your situation, and should not be relied on as the basis for any decision.
The "picks" are a game, not a portfolio
The human picks, the AI pick, and the scoreboard are an illustrative weekly contest. They are paper-traded for scoring — no real money is bought, sold, or held based on them. They exist to make markets interesting and to compare approaches, not to tell you what to do with your own money.
Hypothetical performance has serious limits
Any results, returns, or scoreboard standings shown are hypothetical or simulated. Hypothetical performance has inherent limitations: it is prepared with the benefit of hindsight, does not involve actual capital or real-world execution, and does not account for the financial risk and emotional pressure of real trading. No representation is made that any account will or is likely to achieve similar results. Past or hypothetical performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading involves substantial risk
Trading and investing in stocks, options, crypto, and other instruments carries a high degree of risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. Only risk capital you can afford to lose. Markets can move against you quickly and without warning.
Do your own research
Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional, broker, or tax adviser who knows your circumstances before making any financial decision. Any action you take based on the Newsletter is solely your own responsibility.
Accuracy & forward-looking statements
Information is drawn from sources we believe to be reliable, but we don't guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and prices and data may be delayed or wrong. The Newsletter may contain forward-looking statements and opinions that can change without notice and may turn out to be incorrect.
Disclosure of interests
The authors or affiliated parties may hold positions in instruments mentioned, and the Newsletter may contain affiliate links or sponsored content for which we could receive compensation. This does not change the educational nature of the content, and any such relationships will be disclosed where required.
4.CONTACT
Questions about these policies, your data, or unsubscribing? Email us at hello@manversusthemachines.com.
Man vs Machines is an educational publication. Not financial advice. Markets are risky — do your own research.
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