Terms and Conditions for chessplay.io
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using chessplay.io (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Chessplay.io is an online platform that provides a place to play chess online. The Service may include features such as:
Playing chess games against other users.
Analyzing chess games.
Learning resources
Other features related to chess.
3. User Accounts
You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Service.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we believe you have violated these Terms.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service.
Transmit any viruses or other harmful code.
Engage in any form of cheating or unfair play. This includes, but is not limited to:
Using computer assistance (bots, engines) during live games.
Colluding with other players.
Manipulating game results.
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users.
Post or transmit any content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringing on the intellectual property rights of others.
Use the service to send unsolicited advertising or spam.
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service
5. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Chessplay.io and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service, except as generally permitted by the Service.
You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service (e.g., game annotations), but you grant Chessplay.io a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
Chessplay.io makes no warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Chessplay.io does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Chessplay.io does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Chessplay.io does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content available through the Service.
You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Service is at your sole risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Chessplay.io be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.
Chessplay.io's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, to Chessplay.io for access to the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Chessplay.io harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, including, without limitation, your violation of these Terms.
9. Modification of Terms
Chessplay.io reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Termination
Chessplay.io may terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and the state of Tamil Nadu, and the city of Chennai, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. Alternatively, we may specify a different dispute resolution mechanism, such as mediation or small claims court, depending on the jurisdiction.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by Chessplay.io.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Chessplay.io regarding your use of the Service, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@chessplay.io