Terms of Service

Last updated: April 26, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Chess Arena, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

2. Description of Service

Chess Arena provides an online platform for playing chess games against other users or computer opponents, including real-time gameplay, chat, and game history.

3. User Accounts

You may use the service anonymously or by registering an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any illegal purpose.
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users.
  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the service or servers.
  • Use automated systems or bots without authorization.
  • Upload or transmit malicious code or content.

5. Intellectual Property

Chess Arena and its original content are provided as open source. Game data you create remains yours, but you grant us a license to store and display it as necessary to operate the service.

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Chess Arena or its operators be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chess Arena and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the service operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact ken@mjk.llc.