Disclaimers, privacy
& terms

General disclaimer

Cold Picks is a personal journal and historical record. It is not financial advice, betting advice, or a recommendation to gamble. All content is published for documentation and educational purposes only.

The author makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or future performance of any information published on this site. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

Risk warning

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• Gambling can be addictive. If you feel you may have a problem, seek help.
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• The Cold Picks methodology, even if applied perfectly, can result in losses.

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Age restriction

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No professional relationship

Use of this site does not create any professional, fiduciary, or advisory relationship between Cold Picks and the reader. Cold Picks is published anonymously by an individual documenting their own betting journey. The author is not a licensed financial advisor, gambling counselor, or sports betting professional.

Privacy policy

Cold Picks respects your privacy and collects minimal data.

What we collect

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What we don't do

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• No behavioural profiling
• No selling or sharing of personal data
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Your rights (GDPR)

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Terms of use

Use of content

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Changes to these terms

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Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cold Picks and its author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site, including but not limited to financial losses from betting activity inspired by content on this site.

Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by applicable European Union law. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith communication via the contact form.