AI Disclaimer & Transparency

At tactico., we believe AI can transform football team management by giving coaches tools they've never had before. But AI should be transparent, responsible, and supportive — not something mysterious or misleading.

This page explains how we use AI, what it can and cannot do, and how you should approach AI-powered insights within the tactico platform.

1. Purpose of Our AI Features

tactico uses artificial intelligence to:

Identify patterns in match and training data.
Provide tactical recommendations (e.g. formations, substitutions, training focus).
Deliver insights on player performance and squad combinations.
Help clubs save time by automating parts of match tracking and analysis.

AI is designed to be a coach's assistant, not a replacement for human judgment.

2. Limitations of AI Insights

While powerful, AI has limitations:

Not always correct: Outputs may contain inaccuracies, gaps, or unexpected suggestions.
Context matters: AI does not know all the factors a coach considers — such as player mood, off-pitch dynamics, or weather conditions.
Support, not substitution: AI provides recommendations, but final decisions remain with coaches and clubs.
Evolving technology: AI systems learn and improve over time, but no guarantee of perfection can be made.

3. Responsibility of Coaches & Clubs

Coaches and clubs remain fully responsible for tactical, training, and player welfare decisions.
AI insights must not be relied upon as the sole basis for critical decisions, especially where they may affect player health, safety, or well-being.
Clubs are responsible for ensuring that use of AI insights complies with safeguarding and duty of care obligations.

4. Data Use in AI Systems

Player & Club Data: AI features analyse match, training, and roster data entered into the platform by coaches and clubs.
Anonymisation: AI systems may use aggregated and anonymised data to improve performance — individual players or clubs are never identified.
No child data for training: We do not use children's personal data (e.g. names, contacts, medical info) to train AI models.
Privacy first: All AI processing is covered by our Privacy Policy and Data Processing Addendum.

5. Safeguards in Place

We have built guardrails into tactico's AI to ensure it is used responsibly:

Human-first design: AI never makes decisions on your behalf; it provides options and insights only.
Transparency: AI-generated insights are always labelled clearly.
Safety: AI will never provide medical, diagnostic, or welfare advice.
Security: AI systems operate within the same high-security environment as the rest of the platform.

6. Acceptable Use of AI Features

By using tactico's AI features, you agree not to:

Misuse AI for harmful or unlawful purposes.
Attempt to extract, reverse-engineer, or manipulate AI systems.
Rely solely on AI outputs where doing so could compromise player safety or welfare.

7. Our Commitment to Responsible AI

We are committed to:

Transparency: Making clear what AI is doing and what it is not.
Coach-first design: AI built around the realities of grassroots and professional football.
Continuous improvement: Monitoring and refining AI features based on feedback.
Ethical standards: Ensuring AI supports the spirit of the game, not undermines it.

8. Questions & Feedback

We welcome your feedback on AI features — it helps us improve responsibly.

⚡ Summary: tactico AI gives coaches insights to reduce admin and improve tactical preparation. But it's advisory only, not a replacement for coaching expertise. The game remains in your hands.