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LEGAL NOTICE & EDITORIAL POLICY

CricMind.ai is a free, independent cricket journalism and research platform operated for educational and research purposes. We are committed to full transparency about what this platform is, what it is not, and how it operates.

This Legal Notice should be read together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer, which collectively govern your use of CricMind.ai. By accessing or using the platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these documents.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
[01]NATURE OF THIS PLATFORM[02]COMPANY INFORMATION[03]NO BETTING, GAMBLING OR GAMING ASSOCIATION[04]NO BCCI / IPL AFFILIATION[05]INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS[06]AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLOSURE[07]USER CONDUCT AND ACCEPTABLE USE[08]CONTENT LICENSING AND USAGE TERMS[09]DATA SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY[10]DATA PROTECTION OVERVIEW[11]EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE[12]DISPUTE RESOLUTION[13]LIMITATION OF LIABILITY[14]COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW[15]CONTACT AND CORRECTIONS
[01]NATURE OF THIS PLATFORM

CricMind.ai is a free, independent cricket journalism and research platform. Our core purpose is to provide data-driven analysis, historical statistics, and AI-generated insights about the Indian Premier League (IPL) for educational and research purposes.

This platform does not sell any product, service, subscription, or access tier. All analysis, predictions, intelligence reports, and data visualisations published on CricMind.ai are freely available to every visitor without restriction.

CricMind.ai is operated as a journalistic and educational resource in the public interest. The platform is maintained by CricMind Technologies, supported by Unified Investments LLC, Dubai.

[02]COMPANY INFORMATION

CricMind.ai is operated by CricMind Technologies, a technology and media venture focused on AI-powered sports analytics.

Platform name: CricMind.ai Website: https://www.cricmind.ai Email for general enquiries: hello@cricmind.ai Email for legal enquiries: legal@cricmind.ai Email for press and media: press@cricmind.ai Email for API partnerships: api@cricmind.ai

CricMind Technologies is supported by Unified Investments LLC, Dubai. All operational, editorial, and technology decisions are made independently by the CricMind team.

The platform is hosted on Vercel's global edge network, with data stored on Supabase (PostgreSQL) infrastructure. Payment processing, where applicable, is handled by Stripe, Inc.

[03]NO BETTING, GAMBLING OR GAMING ASSOCIATION

CricMind.ai does not promote, facilitate, endorse, or encourage betting, gambling, wagering, fantasy gaming, or any form of monetary speculation on cricket outcomes.

The probability estimates, prediction scores, win likelihood percentages, and related statistical outputs published on this platform are mathematical models derived from historical data. They are intended strictly for journalistic reporting, academic research, and educational understanding of cricket analytics. They are NOT tips, recommendations, or advice for any form of betting or financial activity.

CricMind.ai does not accept advertising from betting operators, fantasy gaming platforms, gambling services, or any entity whose business involves wagering on sports outcomes. We actively screen all advertising and sponsorship enquiries to ensure compliance with this policy.

Users are expressly advised that using any content from CricMind.ai for the purpose of betting, gambling, or wagering on cricket is contrary to the intended use of this platform and is done entirely at their own risk and responsibility.

CricMind.ai is fully compliant with the Government of India's guidelines on online content related to sports and gaming. We do not constitute an "online game" or "online gaming intermediary" as defined under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, or any successor regulation.

[04]NO BCCI / IPL AFFILIATION

CricMind.ai is an independent platform and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with:

-- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) -- Indian Premier League (IPL) -- Any IPL franchise or team (including but not limited to Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans) -- Any official cricket broadcaster (Star Sports, JioCinema, etc.) -- Any official IPL sponsor or commercial partner -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) or any national cricket board -- Any player management agency or players' association

"IPL", "Indian Premier League", team names, player names, and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners. CricMind.ai uses these terms purely for editorial and journalistic reference, consistent with the fair use standards applicable to cricket journalism and commentary.

CricMind.ai does not use official team logos or official player photographs. Teams are identified by their colour schemes, and players are represented by stylised silhouettes.

[05]INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All original content published on CricMind.ai is the intellectual property of CricMind Technologies and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:

-- AI-generated analysis, predictions, and editorial articles -- The Oracle Prediction Engine methodology, algorithms, and outputs -- Data visualisations, charts, graphs, and custom cricket visualisations (wagon wheel, Manhattan chart, win probability curves, pressure index gauges, player DNA radar charts) -- The CricMind.ai brand name, logo, wordmark, tagline ("The AI Brain Behind Every IPL Match"), and visual identity -- User interface designs, design system, and component library -- Source code and software architecture -- Custom SVG illustrations and iconography -- Share card designs and OG image templates

Cricket statistics, historical match data, and player records are factual information and are not subject to copyright protection. However, CricMind.ai's unique selection, arrangement, analysis, presentation, and AI-generated interpretation of that data constitutes original creative work and is protected.

Reproduction, redistribution, modification, or commercial use of CricMind.ai's original content is prohibited without prior written consent. Users may share individual predictions, analysis excerpts, and share cards on social media for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to CricMind.ai.

Access to CricMind.ai's content in bulk is available through our documented Public API (/api/v1/), subject to the applicable API terms, rate limits, and licensing agreements.

[06]AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLOSURE

CricMind.ai uses artificial intelligence -- specifically large language models (including Anthropic Claude) and proprietary mathematical prediction engines -- to generate analysis, commentary, and statistical narratives. All AI-generated content on this platform is clearly labelled as such with "AI-generated analysis" tags.

AI-generated content represents algorithmic analysis based on historical data patterns. It does not constitute professional cricket analysis, investment advice, or expert opinion in any legally binding sense. AI-generated content may contain factual errors, statistical inaccuracies, or analytical conclusions that do not reflect actual match outcomes.

The Oracle Prediction Engine used on this platform is a statistical model incorporating 17 weighted factors and 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations. It has inherent limitations and may produce incorrect predictions. The stated confidence scores are mathematical probability estimates, not guarantees of outcome.

All prediction accuracy data is tracked publicly at cricmind.ai/leaderboard. We do not alter, suppress, or retroactively modify predictions after publication.

CricMind.ai makes no representation that AI-generated content is equivalent to human expert analysis. Our AI systems are tools that process data algorithmically and do not possess domain expertise, insider knowledge, or human judgment about cricket.

[07]USER CONDUCT AND ACCEPTABLE USE

By accessing CricMind.ai, users agree to the following conduct standards:

Users SHALL NOT: -- Use the platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law -- Scrape, crawl, or systematically harvest data from the platform without authorisation through the documented Public API -- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the algorithms, model weights, or proprietary methodologies of the Oracle Prediction Engine -- Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to the platform's infrastructure, servers, databases, or security systems -- Impersonate any person, entity, or CricMind.ai representative -- Use the platform to distribute spam, malware, or malicious content -- Circumvent rate limits, access controls, authentication mechanisms, or paywalls -- Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit platform content without a valid API licence agreement -- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the platform beyond the documented Public API endpoints -- Post, submit, or transmit abusive, hateful, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or discriminatory content -- Use CricMind.ai content to create derivative works that misrepresent the source or nature of the analysis -- Frame, embed, or mirror CricMind.ai pages on third-party websites without permission

CricMind.ai reserves the right to block, restrict, or terminate access for any user who violates these conduct standards, without prior notice and without obligation to provide reasons.

[08]CONTENT LICENSING AND USAGE TERMS

CricMind.ai's content is available under the following usage tiers:

PERSONAL USE (Free, no licence required): -- Reading, sharing, and discussing CricMind.ai content on social media with attribution -- Sharing share cards and prediction verdict images via WhatsApp, Twitter/X, Instagram, and other social platforms -- Citing CricMind.ai predictions or analysis in personal blogs, forums, or social media posts with a link back to the original page -- Academic citations in research papers, theses, or educational materials

EDITORIAL USE (Permission required -- contact press@cricmind.ai): -- Reproducing CricMind.ai analysis in news articles, sports journalism, or editorial publications -- Quoting CricMind.ai predictions in broadcast media or podcasts -- Using CricMind.ai data or analysis as source material for journalistic reporting

COMMERCIAL USE (API licence required -- contact api@cricmind.ai): -- Integrating CricMind.ai predictions or data into third-party applications, websites, or services -- Using CricMind.ai content as part of a commercial product or service -- Bulk data access, syndication, or white-label arrangements -- Enterprise integration with custom SLA terms

All usage must maintain accurate attribution to CricMind.ai and must not misrepresent the nature, source, or accuracy of the content.

[09]DATA SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY

CricMind.ai's analysis is built from publicly available and licensed cricket datasets:

-- Ball-by-ball IPL data: 278,205 deliveries across 1,169 matches (2008-2025) -- Source: Cricsheet open cricket data (CC BY-SA 4.0) -- Player statistics: Derived from the ball-by-ball database -- Venue data: Compiled from public records and official IPL match statistics -- Schedule data: Sourced from official IPL 2026 announcements -- Live match data: Roanuz Sports API (licensed, commercial agreement)

The Oracle Prediction Engine applies 17 statistical factors including Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of team form (18% weight), Head-to-Head win rates (14%), venue-specific scoring patterns (10%), travel fatigue metrics (8%), player availability indices (8%), pitch type analysis (7%), psychological momentum (7%), market signals (6%), ARIMA trend analysis (5%), Black-Scholes volatility modelling (5%), and several additional quantitative indicators. The engine runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations for confidence interval computation.

The complete methodology is documented at cricmind.ai/about. We maintain a public accuracy tracker at cricmind.ai/leaderboard that records every prediction and its outcome without retroactive modification.

[10]DATA PROTECTION OVERVIEW

CricMind.ai is committed to protecting user privacy and handling personal data responsibly. Our comprehensive Privacy Policy is available at cricmind.ai/privacy and should be read in conjunction with this Legal Notice.

Key data protection principles we follow:

-- Data minimisation: We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve the platform -- Purpose limitation: Data is used solely for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy -- Transparency: We clearly disclose what data we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it -- Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect stored data -- User rights: We respect users' rights to access, correct, delete, and export their personal data -- No data selling: We never sell personal data to third parties or use it for targeted advertising beyond platform analytics

CricMind.ai processes data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (India) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users accessing the platform from the European Economic Area.

For all privacy-related enquiries, please contact legal@cricmind.ai. We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.

[11]EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

CricMind.ai maintains full editorial independence. Our analysis, predictions, and commentary are generated by algorithmic models and are not influenced by commercial arrangements, team affiliations, sponsorship relationships, or individual interests.

Prediction outputs are determined entirely by statistical inputs and mathematical computation. No prediction is altered, suppressed, delayed, or modified for any commercial, political, or partisan reason. The Oracle Prediction Engine operates autonomously based on its data inputs and algorithmic rules.

We are committed to publishing prediction accuracy statistics publicly, including matches where our predictions were incorrect. We believe that transparency about our accuracy -- including our failures -- is essential to maintaining trust with our audience.

CricMind.ai does not accept payment or consideration for favourable predictions, analysis, or coverage of any team, player, or entity. Any attempt to influence our editorial output through financial or other inducements will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

[12]DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or related to the use of CricMind.ai or these legal terms shall be resolved as follows:

INFORMAL RESOLUTION (First step): Users are encouraged to contact us at legal@cricmind.ai to attempt informal resolution of any dispute before initiating formal proceedings. We will endeavour to respond to all disputes within 14 business days and work in good faith to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.

MEDIATION (Second step): If informal resolution is unsuccessful, either party may propose mediation through a mutually agreed-upon mediator. Mediation costs shall be shared equally between the parties.

ARBITRATION (Third step): If mediation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India). The arbitration shall be conducted in English, in New Delhi, India, by a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement or, failing agreement, by the Delhi International Arbitration Centre.

GOVERNING LAW: These terms and all related legal policies are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts in New Delhi, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters not subject to arbitration.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: To the extent permitted by law, users agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against CricMind.ai.

[13]LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

All content on CricMind.ai is provided "as is" and "as available" for informational and journalistic purposes only. CricMind.ai makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of the content.

CricMind.ai, its operators, contributors, technology partners, data providers, and affiliates accept no responsibility or liability for any decisions, actions, financial losses, emotional distress, or other outcomes arising from reliance on the content published on this platform.

Cricket is inherently unpredictable. Statistical models, however sophisticated, cannot guarantee match outcomes. Our predictions represent probability estimates based on historical patterns and should be interpreted accordingly.

In no event shall CricMind.ai's total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or related to the use of the platform exceed the amount of INR 1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, CricMind.ai's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

[14]COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW

CricMind.ai operates in compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

-- Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments -- Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 -- Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 -- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 -- Consumer Protection Act, 2019 -- Indian Copyright Act, 1957 -- The Trademarks Act, 1999

CricMind.ai does not operate in any jurisdiction where its services would constitute illegal activity. The platform does not fall within the definition of an "online game" or "online gaming intermediary" under Indian law.

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable legal requirements. We will comply with valid legal process, including court orders, subpoenas, and regulatory requests for information.

[15]CONTACT AND CORRECTIONS

CricMind.ai is committed to accuracy and transparency. If you identify factual errors in our statistical data, AI-generated analysis, or any published content, please contact us for review and correction.

For data correction requests, methodology enquiries, or legal matters:

General enquiries: hello@cricmind.ai Legal and compliance: legal@cricmind.ai Press and media: press@cricmind.ai API partnerships: api@cricmind.ai Website: https://www.cricmind.ai/contact

We will acknowledge all enquiries within 3 business days and provide a substantive response within 14 business days.

This Legal Notice was last reviewed and updated: April 2026.

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