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Terms of Use

BeforeDecide is a Decision-Defense site: we curate videos and publish checklists so you can verify before you commit. These Terms govern your access to and use of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Effective date: December 28, 2025
Contact: info@beforedecide.com

Contents

Plain-language sections with the clauses you actually need for a video-first “before you decide” site.

1) Definitions

  • “Site” means beforedecide.com and its pages, features, and content.
  • “Content” means text, checklists, layout, and any materials on the Site. Third-party videos remain owned by their respective owners.
  • “You” means any visitor or user of the Site.

2) Permitted use

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to learn, compare, and verify decisions. You agree to comply with applicable laws and these Terms.

3) Not professional advice (critical clause)

The Site provides general informational content and “decision-defense” checklists. It is not legal advice, financial advice, investment advice, medical advice, insurance advice, or professional services of any kind. You should consult qualified professionals and verify independently before making high-stakes decisions.

4) Third-party content (YouTube embeds)

The Site embeds and links to third-party content, including YouTube videos. Those videos are provided by third parties and are subject to their own terms, policies, and availability. Use of embedded players is governed by the relevant third-party terms and policies.

  • We do not control third-party content and do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or suitability.
  • Videos can be removed, geo-blocked, age-restricted, or changed by their owners at any time.
  • When you interact with embedded players, third parties may collect data as described in our Privacy Policy.

5) Accuracy, completeness, and outcomes

We aim to curate high-signal material and write practical checklists, but we do not guarantee that any Content is current, complete, or error-free. Different jurisdictions, vendors, contracts, and situations vary.

6) Advertising and monetization

The Site may display ads served by third-party vendors (including Google). Those vendors may use cookies to serve ads, including based on prior visits, depending on region and settings.

If we add affiliate links or sponsored content, we aim to disclose it clearly on the page or near the link.

7) Intellectual property (our site)

The Site’s design, text, checklists, and compilation/selection of materials are protected by intellectual property laws. Except where permitted by law, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site without permission.

8) Copyright complaints (notice)

If you believe your copyrighted work appears on the Site in a way that constitutes infringement (for example, text, screenshots, or other hosted materials), send a notice with: (a) identification of the work, (b) the URL/location on the Site, (c) your contact information, (d) a good-faith statement, and (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate, plus your signature (physical or electronic).

Copyright / Notice contact: info@beforedecide.com

Note: We primarily embed third-party videos using official players. Ownership and licensing of those videos are handled by their publishers and platforms.

9) Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes, fraud, harassment, or to violate rights of others.
  • Attempt to bypass security features, scrape at scale, or overload the Site (e.g., automated requests that degrade performance).
  • Reverse engineer, interfere with, or disrupt embedded players or ad/analytics systems.
  • Post or transmit malware, phishing links, or malicious code through any contact mechanisms.

10) User submissions

If the Site allows you to contact us or submit suggestions, you grant us the right to use your feedback to improve the Site without compensation. Do not send confidential information.

11) Suspension and termination

We may suspend or restrict access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, or if required to protect the Site, users, or third parties.

12) Disclaimers

The Site and Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the extent permitted by law.

13) Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BeforeDecide and its operators will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Site. Your sole remedy is to stop using the Site.

14) Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless BeforeDecide and its operators from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties. Access third-party sites at your own risk.

16) Changes to the Site or Terms

We may modify the Site or these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

17) Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of Israel, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes will be brought exclusively in the competent courts located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

18) Contact

Questions about these Terms: info@beforedecide.com