This website and everything offered through it — the Hold the Stop program, 1-on-1 coaching, calculators, diagnostics, and any free tools, articles, or emails (together, the "Content") — are operated by Hold the Stop ("we," "us," "Hold the Stop"). By using this site or the Content, you agree to this Disclaimer.
Hold the Stop teaches discipline and self-control as a general skill, applied across many areas of life — including weight and health habits, poker and other gambling, day trading and investing, starting or running a business, and building confidence. Different areas carry very different risks, and the sections below address them. Whatever you apply this to, you do so at your own risk and on your own judgment.
The Content is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not professional advice of any kind — including financial, investment, trading, tax, legal, accounting, business, medical, health, nutritional, fitness, or mental-health/psychological advice — and it is not a diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or recommendation for any individual. We are not licensed as a financial adviser, broker, physician, dietitian, therapist, attorney, or in any other professional capacity. Nothing here is tailored to your personal circumstances. Always consult an appropriately qualified, licensed professional before acting in any of these areas.
We make no guarantee of any specific outcome from the Content, the program, or the coaching. We do not promise that you will lose weight, win at poker or any game, profit from trading, succeed in business, or become more confident. Discipline can improve your odds and your process; it cannot guarantee a result. Your outcomes depend on many factors outside our control — your effort, decisions, skill, starting point, health, market or game conditions, and circumstances — and it is entirely possible to apply everything taught and still not reach your goals, lose money, or see no change.
Content relating to eating, weight, fitness, or other health habits is not medical or nutritional advice and is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Consult your physician or a qualified provider before changing your diet, nutrition, exercise, or any health behavior, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication. Individual results vary.
We encourage healthy, sustainable, moderate approaches and do not endorse extreme restriction or any unsafe practice. This program is not a treatment for eating disorders or any mental-health condition. If you have, or think you may have, disordered eating or any health concern, please stop and seek help from a qualified professional.
Content relating to poker or other gambling is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Gambling involves a real risk of financial loss, and no strategy or discipline practice can guarantee winnings or eliminate that risk. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any gambling you do is legal where you are and that you meet the legal age and other requirements in your jurisdiction.
Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly, set firm limits, and never wager money you cannot afford to lose. If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you know, please seek help — for example, the U.S. National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, or the equivalent service in your region.
Trading and investing — including futures, forex, options, and other leveraged products — carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for everyone. You can lose some or all of your capital, and with certain leveraged products you can lose more than your initial deposit. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Only risk capital you can afford to lose, and consult an independent, licensed financial professional before making any financial decision.
Content relating to starting or running a business is not business, financial, legal, or tax advice. Starting a business is inherently risky; most new ventures do not succeed, and we make no representation about income, revenue, or success. Any figures or examples are illustrative and not a promise of your results. Consult qualified professionals before making business or financial commitments.
Content relating to confidence, motivation, habits, or mindset is self-help educational material. It is not therapy, counseling, or psychological treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a licensed mental-health professional. If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out to a qualified professional or a local support service.
Some tools on this site — including the risk-of-ruin calculator and any diagnostic — generate hypothetical, simulated, or illustrative outputs from assumptions you provide. Hypothetical results have inherent limitations: they are prepared with hindsight, do not represent real outcomes, and cannot account for real-world factors such as fees, slippage, variance, emotion, or your individual behavior. No representation is made that you will achieve similar results. These tools are illustrative gut-checks, not predictions.
Any testimonials or examples reflect individual experiences and are not typical or representative of what you should expect. They are not a guarantee of any result. Some testimonials, names, figures, and screenshots may be illustrative or composite for demonstration. We do not pay for testimonials unless disclosed.
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You acknowledge that you use the Content and make any health, financial, gambling, business, or personal decisions at your own risk, and that to the fullest extent permitted by law, Hold the Stop and its owners and affiliates are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from your use of the Content or reliance on it. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of this Disclaimer.
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