By accessing and using The BlueLine (theblueline.app), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

The BlueLine is a free, independent NHL playoff race tracker that provides statistical analysis, playoff projections, and standings data. The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

The BlueLine is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Hockey League (NHL), any NHL team, or any of their affiliates. All team names, logos, and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Team city names and abbreviations are used for identification purposes only under fair use principles.

While we strive for accuracy, the data displayed on The BlueLine is sourced from the NHL's public API and is cached for performance. This means:

• Data may be delayed by up to 60 seconds from live results
• Playoff projections are statistical estimates based on mathematical models, not guarantees
• Monte Carlo simulations provide probabilistic outcomes that may differ from actual results
• Calculations do not account for injuries, trades, suspensions, or other roster changes

You should not rely solely on The BlueLine for decisions involving financial stakes, including but not limited to sports betting.

The original content, design, and code of The BlueLine are the property of its creators. The statistical methodologies used (Pythagorean win expectation, Monte Carlo simulation) are well-established public-domain techniques. NHL data is sourced from publicly available APIs and remains the property of the NHL.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The BlueLine and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the site. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

The BlueLine is provided free of charge and without warranty. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that the data will be perfectly accurate at all times.

The BlueLine uses third-party services including Google AdSense for advertising. Your use of the site constitutes agreement to the policies of these third-party services. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on third-party data collection.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of The BlueLine after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.