Welcome to ChessTactics. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ChessTactics website and services ("Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Description of Service
ChessTactics provides a platform for users to play online chess against other users. The outcome of all games is determined exclusively by the relative skill of the players. There is no element of luck or chance involved. The Service may also include tournaments where players can compete for virtual or physical prizes based on their performance.
2. User Accounts
To use certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account.
- Maintain only one account on the Service. The use of multiple accounts is strictly forbidden.
3. User Conduct and Fair Play
You agree to abide by our Fair Play Policy , which is an integral part of these Terms. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
- Using chess engines or any form of external assistance during games.
- Artificially manipulating your rating or the rating of others.
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users.
Violation of the Fair Play Policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.
4. Tournaments and Prizes
ChessTactics may offer tournaments with prizes. By participating, you agree to the following:
- Eligibility: You must meet any age and residency requirements stated in the tournament rules.
- Skill-Based Outcome: You acknowledge that winning any prize is a result of skill and performance in the tournament, not chance.
- Forfeiture: If you are found to be in violation of our Fair Play Policy or these Terms, you will be disqualified from the tournament and will forfeit any and all prizes.
- Fulfillment: We will make a reasonable effort to deliver all prizes. You are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with receiving a prize.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Service, including the logo, design, text, graphics, and code, is the property of ChessTactics and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
6. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Service, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ChessTactics makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@chesstactics.com .