Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to TAYAW (Technical Analysis You Always Wanted). By accessing or using our website at tayaw.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Website.

1. Educational Purpose

What TAYAW Is

TAYAW is an educational resource providing:

  • Information about technical analysis patterns
  • Visual guides and pattern recognition tools
  • Historical data on pattern success rates
  • General trading education content

What TAYAW Is NOT

TAYAW is NOT:

  • A licensed financial advisor or broker
  • A trading signal or alert service
  • Providing personalized investment advice
  • A trading platform or execution service
  • Recommending specific securities or trades

Your Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All content is for educational purposes only
  • You will not rely on this Website as the sole basis for investment decisions
  • You understand that trading involves substantial risk of loss
  • You have read and understood our Disclaimer

2. Acceptable Use

You May

When using the Website, you are permitted to:

  • ✅ Browse and read pattern information
  • ✅ Use the search and filter features
  • ✅ Bookmark pages for personal reference
  • ✅ Share links to individual patterns (with attribution)
  • ✅ Cite content in educational materials (with proper attribution)
  • ✅ Print content for personal, non-commercial use

You May NOT

When using the Website, you are prohibited from:

  • ❌ Scraping, crawling, or automated downloading of content
  • ❌ Republishing substantial portions without permission
  • ❌ Using content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • ❌ Presenting content as your own or removing attribution
  • ❌ Selling or licensing access to the Website
  • ❌ Attempting to hack, disrupt, or compromise the Website
  • ❌ Using the Website for illegal purposes
  • ❌ Transmitting viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • ❌ Impersonating TAYAW or its contributors
  • ❌ Collecting user data or personal information

Fair Use

Limited excerpts may be quoted for:

  • Educational purposes (with citation)
  • Commentary or criticism (with attribution)
  • News reporting (with proper credit)
  • Academic research (with citation)

Always provide attribution: “Source: TAYAW (tayaw.com)“

3. Intellectual Property

Our Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website is:

  • © 2026 TAYAW
  • Protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
  • Licensed for specific uses (see below)

This includes:

  • Text, articles, and pattern descriptions
  • Visual designs, charts, and diagrams
  • SVG graphics and illustrations
  • Website code and architecture
  • Database compilation and organization

Third-Party Components

Certain third-party libraries and frameworks are used under their respective licenses:

  • Astro, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and other dependencies
  • Each maintains its own license terms
  • See individual library documentation for details

Your License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and view content for personal, educational use
  • Print or download content for personal reference
  • Share links to content on the Website

This license does NOT permit:

  • Commercial use or resale
  • Bulk downloading or scraping
  • Creating derivative databases
  • Republishing substantial content without permission

Trademarks

“TAYAW” and “Technical Analysis You Always Wanted” are trademarks owned by TAYAW.

Protected Elements:

  • The name “TAYAW” in its entirety
  • The acronym pattern “YAW” (as in “You Always Wanted”)
  • The phrase “Technical Analysis You Always Wanted”
  • Variations or derivatives using the “YAW” ending pattern

Prohibited Uses: You may not use these trademarks or create similar branding using the “YAW” pattern without our prior written permission. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Creating brand names ending in “YAW” (e.g., “TradeYAW”, “StockYAW”, “ForexYAW”, etc.)
  • Using “You Always Wanted” or “YAW” acronyms for competing services
  • Domain names incorporating “YAW” or similar patterns

Permitted Use: You may use “TAYAW” only to refer to this Website in a descriptive manner (e.g., “I learned about candlestick patterns on TAYAW”).

Content Removal

If you believe content on this Website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the allegedly infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief
  • A statement of accuracy and authorization

4. User-Generated Content

Contributions

If you contribute to TAYAW (via GitHub, feedback, or other means):

  • You grant us a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use your contribution
  • You represent that you own the rights to your contribution
  • You agree that contributions may be modified or incorporated into the Website
  • You waive moral rights to claim attribution (though we’ll credit contributors when practical)

Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, ideas, or suggestions:

  • These become the property of TAYAW
  • We may use them without obligation or compensation
  • You waive any claims to compensation or attribution

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services:

  • We do not endorse or verify third-party content
  • We are not responsible for third-party policies or practices
  • You access third-party websites at your own risk
  • Third-party terms and privacy policies apply

No Affiliation

Unless explicitly stated, we have no affiliation with:

  • Brokers or trading platforms
  • Financial institutions
  • Software vendors
  • Educators or trainers
  • Other websites or services linked from TAYAW

6. Disclaimers and Warranties

AS-IS Basis

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

No Warranties

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy: Information may contain errors or be outdated
  • Completeness: Content may be incomplete or missing information
  • Reliability: The Website may be unavailable or interrupted
  • Fitness for Purpose: No guarantee the Website meets your needs
  • Non-Infringement: We make reasonable efforts but cannot guarantee all content is original
  • Merchantability: No commercial warranties

Your Own Research

You acknowledge that:

  • You will conduct your own due diligence
  • You will verify information independently
  • You will not rely solely on this Website for trading decisions
  • Past performance data does not predict future results

7. Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAYAW AND ITS CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Direct Damages:

  • Financial losses from trading decisions
  • Lost profits or opportunities
  • Loss of data or information

Indirect Damages:

  • Consequential damages
  • Incidental damages
  • Punitive damages
  • Special damages

Even If:

  • We were advised of the possibility of such damages
  • Such damages were foreseeable
  • Our negligence contributed to damages

Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Liability Cap

For free content and services, our liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access such content ($0).

For any future paid services or premium features:

  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for that specific service
  • Within the 12 months preceding the claim
  • Subject to applicable law

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TAYAW, its contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your trading or investment decisions
  • Content you contribute or submit

9. Modifications to the Website and Terms

Changes to Content

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, update, or remove content at any time
  • Add or remove features without notice
  • Suspend or discontinue the Website temporarily or permanently
  • Block access from certain jurisdictions or IP addresses

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time:

  • The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes
  • Material changes will be posted prominently on the Website
  • Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the Website

10. Termination

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abusive behavior or harassment
  • Excessive automated requests (scraping)
  • Any other reason at our sole discretion

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your license to use the Website immediately ends
  • You must cease all use of the Website and its content
  • Provisions regarding IP, disclaimers, and liability survive termination

11. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction]. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, please contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Many disputes can be resolved through communication.

Arbitration (Optional)

[If you choose to include arbitration clauses, specify terms here]

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only, not as part of a class action, consolidated action, or representative action.

12. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and TAYAW.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for failures or delays due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, internet outages, etc.).

Survival

Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification survive termination.

Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

Language

These Terms are provided in English. Translations may be provided for convenience, but the English version governs in case of conflicts.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through the About page or via:

GitHub Issues: github.com/tayaw/tayaw/issues

Response Time: We will respond to inquiries within 7-14 business days.

Acknowledgment

By using TAYAW, you acknowledge that:

  • ✅ You have read and understood these Terms
  • ✅ You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • ✅ You are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
  • ✅ You will use the Website responsibly and lawfully
  • ✅ You understand this is educational content, not financial advice

If you have any questions, please contact us before using the Website.

Thank you for being a responsible user of TAYAW!

Last reviewed: March 3, 2026