Terms of service

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using ChessiL.com, you agree to these Terms of Service and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the website or services.

Eligibility and access

You must be able to form a legally binding contract in your jurisdiction. If you are under the age where parental consent is required, you may use ChessiL.com only with permission and supervision.

ChessiL.com is intended to remain free to access for as long as it exists, but we may introduce optional paid features in the future with clear notice.

Accounts and security

• You may create an account to play rated games and maintain a game history.
• You will not create more than four accounts.
• You are responsible for activity on your account and for keeping credentials confidential.
• You will not impersonate others or choose usernames that are offensive, deceptive, or unsafe for minors.
• Accounts may be deleted after one year of inactivity.

Fair play and competitive integrity

• No outside assistance during games, including engines or third-party analysis tools.
• No rating manipulation, game fixing, or coordinated outcomes.
• No multi-accounting to gain advantage or evade restrictions.
• Do not abandon games excessively or abuse abort/resign features.

We use automated and manual methods, including engine analysis, to detect cheating. Violations may result in restrictions, rating adjustments, or account closure.

Acceptable use

• Do not access any system, server, account, or data without authorization.
• Do not probe, scan, or exploit vulnerabilities or attempt to bypass security.
• Do not use denial-of-service attacks, automation abuse, or traffic manipulation.
• Do not interfere with the experience of other users.

Compliance with laws

You agree to use ChessiL.com in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You are responsible for ensuring your access and use are lawful in your location.

User content and game data

Games, moves, chat content, and account profile data are considered user content. You grant ChessiL.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, process, and display this content solely to operate and improve the services.

Community conduct

Content you submit must be lawful and respectful. We may remove content that is abusive, misleading, or violates these terms.

Service availability and changes

We strive for reliable access but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the services at any time. Where possible, we will provide notice of significant changes.

Intellectual property

The website, logos, trademarks, and software are owned by or licensed to ChessiL.com. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the service except as permitted by law.

Termination and enforcement

ChessiL.com may suspend or terminate access at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms, legal obligations, or platform safety. We may also remove or restrict content to protect users and the integrity of the service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold ChessiL.com harmless from claims arising out of your use of the services, your content, or your violation of these terms, to the extent permitted by law.

Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The services are provided "as is" and "as available." To the maximum extent permitted by law, ChessiL.com disclaims all warranties and will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the services.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws applicable where ChessiL.com operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.