Reason.ovh

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Reason.ovh. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Reason.ovh ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

Reason.ovh is a free educational web application designed to help users improve their critical thinking skills by identifying logical fallacies and cognitive biases through interactive challenges and games.

Our service includes:

• Daily Gavel: A daily logic challenge with streak tracking
• Dojo: Unlimited practice questions for skill-building
• Fallacy Library: Educational reference material on logical fallacies and cognitive biases
• Stats Dashboard: Personal progress tracking stored locally on your device

3. User Eligibility

Reason.ovh is available to users of all ages. Since we don't collect personal information or require account creation, there are no age restrictions. However:

• Users under 13 should use the service with parental guidance
• Users under 18 should have parental or guardian consent
• You must not use the service in any way that violates local laws or regulations

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use Reason.ovh only for lawful, educational, and personal purposes. You must not:

• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access or extract content from the site
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack any part of the service
• Overload our servers with excessive requests (e.g., DDoS attacks)
• Redistribute, republish, or resell our content without permission
• Use the service to harass, defame, or harm others
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to block access from IP addresses or users who violate this policy.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on Reason.ovh, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, scenarios, fallacy definitions, quiz questions, and software, is the property of Reason.ovh or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

5.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Reason.ovh for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. This license does not include:

• The right to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, or create derivative works from our content
• The right to use our content for commercial purposes without prior written consent

5.3 Educator and Classroom Use

Teachers, educators, and trainers may use Reason.ovh in classroom settings or for educational training purposes. You may share links to our site with students and colleagues, but you may not copy or redistribute our content in printed or digital form without permission.

6. Educational Disclaimer

Reason.ovh is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy in our fallacy definitions, examples, and explanations:

• The content is not a substitute for formal education in logic, philosophy, or critical thinking
• We make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of information provided
• Scenarios are simplified for educational purposes and may not reflect the full complexity of real-world arguments
• Logic and reasoning can be nuanced; our classifications represent common interpretations but may not be universally agreed upon

You should not rely solely on Reason.ovh for academic, professional, or legal decision-making.

7. No Warranties

Reason.ovh is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

We do not guarantee that the service will meet your requirements or that any errors will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Reason.ovh and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the service
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided on the site

Your use of Reason.ovh is at your own risk. If you are dissatisfied with the service, your sole remedy is to discontinue use.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Reason.ovh, its operators, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

10. Data and Privacy

Your use of Reason.ovh is also governed by our Privacy Policy. In summary:

• We do not collect, store, or share any personal data
• All game progress is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage
• We do not use tracking cookies or analytics

Please review our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle (or rather, don't handle) your data.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Reason.ovh may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media sharing buttons, CDNs for libraries). These are provided for your convenience, but:

• We do not endorse or control third-party sites
• We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices
• Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their own terms and policies

12. Modifications to Service and Terms

12.1 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Reason.ovh (or any part of it) at any time without notice or liability.

12.2 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to Reason.ovh at any time, for any reason, without notice, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

You may stop using the service at any time. Since all data is stored locally on your device, you can clear your data by clearing your browser's localStorage.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Reason.ovh should be resolved through good-faith negotiation.

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree that any legal action must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Reason.ovh regarding your use of the service.