Terms of Service - ChessPrep

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ChessPrep ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ChessPrep. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Description of Service

ChessPrep is an online platform that provides chess opening training using spaced repetition technology. The Service includes access to chess courses, practice exercises, progress tracking, and related features.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Keep your password secure and confidential
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or guardian to use the Service.

Use of Service and User Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Share your account credentials with others or allow others to use your account
Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content from the Service without permission
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service
Upload malicious code, viruses, or any harmful content
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
Harass, abuse, or harm other users

Subscription and Payments

ChessPrep offers both free and paid subscription plans. For paid plans:

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscription fees
Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice to active subscribers
Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy (30-day money-back guarantee)
You are responsible for any taxes applicable to your subscription

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing period.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, chess courses, practice materials, and software, are the property of ChessPrep or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include the right to:

Copy, modify, or distribute the Service or its content
Create derivative works based on the Service
Use the Service for commercial purposes without our permission
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

User-Generated Content

If you submit, upload, or share content through the Service (e.g., comments, custom courses), you:

Retain ownership of your content
Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
Represent that you have the right to share the content and it doesn't violate any laws or rights
Understand that we may remove content that violates these Terms

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHESSPREP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

We do not guarantee specific results from using the Service. Your chess improvement depends on many factors including practice, dedication, and existing skill level.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHESSPREP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers
Interruption or cessation of the Service
Errors or omissions in content
Actions of third parties

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to ChessPrep in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to liability, or $100, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChessPrep and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) your User-Generated Content.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:

Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
You will lose access to your account and learning data
Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except that you may bring small claims in small claims court.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ChessPrep
Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver
Assignment: You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them without restriction

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@chessprep.com
Address: ChessPrep Legal Team, [Your Address]