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Terms of service
These terms apply when you use onlinechess.me. By using the site you agree to them.
Who we are
onlinechess ("we", "us") is an education technology company based in Sikar, Rajasthan, India, contactable at manish@onlinechess.me.
Using the site
The site is free to use and needs no account. You may play, study, and export your games for personal or educational use, including in a classroom or club.
You agree not to:
- attempt to disrupt, overload, or gain unauthorised access to the service;
- use automated systems in a way that degrades the site for other people;
- misrepresent the site as your own product or service;
- use the site for anything unlawful.
Availability
We aim to keep the site available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may change, suspend, or withdraw features, and we may take the site offline for maintenance. Because your game is stored in your own browser, planned maintenance does not remove your game.
Intellectual property
The onlinechess name and branding belong to us. The source code of the chess application is published under the MIT licence, and you are free to use it on those terms; the licence covers the code, not the brand.
Chess itself, and standard notation such as PGN and FEN, are not owned by anyone. Games you play and export are yours.
No warranty
The site is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied. In particular, we do not warrant that the computer opponent's evaluation of a position is correct, or that the site is free of defects. It is a learning and practice tool, not an authority on chess.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the site, including lost data, lost games, or lost rating on any other platform. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of India, and the courts of Rajasthan have jurisdiction over any dispute, without affecting any statutory rights you have as a consumer in your own country.
Changes
We may update these terms; the date above shows when they last changed. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms: manish@onlinechess.me. See also our privacy policy.