Terms of Service

Welcome to ChessRapid! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ChessRapid website and the services offered (collectively, the "Service"), operated by ChessRapid Inc. Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms.

2. The ChessRapid Service

ChessRapid provides a platform for users to play chess, participate in tournaments, and compete for prizes based on skill. Our service is designed as a game of skill, where the outcome of any game or tournament is determined solely by the relative skill of the participants, with no element of chance involved.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Engage in any form of cheating, including the use of chess engines, external assistance, or any other method that provides an unfair advantage.
• Harass, threaten, or defame any other user.
• Exploit any bug or vulnerability in the Service for personal gain.
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law.

Violation of these rules may result in a temporary or permanent ban from the Service, at our sole discretion.

4. Tournaments and Prizes

All tournaments are governed by the specific rules outlined on the respective tournament page. Prize distribution will be conducted as described in the tournament details. ChessRapid reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any winner and to ensure that all gameplay was fair and in accordance with these Terms before awarding any prize.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ChessRapid Inc. and its licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of ChessRapid Inc.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ChessRapid, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us .