Please read these terms carefully before using our services
Welcome to The Q Chess Club ("we," "us," "our," or "the Club"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at theqchessclub.com and all related services, features, content, and applications (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Q Chess Club.
By creating an account, joining our Discord community, participating in events, or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.
You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
The Q Chess Club provides:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
Important: You may not create multiple accounts or share your account with others. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate this policy.
We offer multiple sponsorship investment packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Elite, and Premium Sponsor). By purchasing a sponsorship:
Sponsorship investments are generally non-refundable. However, refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis within 14 days of purchase if no services have been rendered. To request a refund, contact us at [email protected].
Donations made to The Q Chess Club through our website are processed securely by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By making a donation:
You agree to use our Services responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You agree NOT to:
Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other members
Use chess engines, bots, or unfair assistance in tournaments
Post discriminatory, offensive, or hateful content
Send unsolicited messages or promotional content
Engage in fraudulent activities or impersonate others
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or exploit our systems
Consequences: Violation of these rules may result in warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent termination of your account and membership without refund.
All content on our website and Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and design, is the property of The Q Chess Club or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our Discord server is an integral part of The Q Chess Club community. When using Discord, you must also comply with:
Moderators have the authority to enforce rules, issue warnings, mute, kick, or ban members who violate guidelines. Decisions made by moderators are final.
Tournament participation is invitation-only for approved sponsor members. By participating in tournaments:
The Q Chess Club organizes community volunteer initiatives, including The Coastline Collective — a community-powered environmental restoration program co-hosted with Family Above Money. By participating in these events:
By RSVPing and attending volunteer events, you acknowledge that outdoor activities carry inherent risks. You release The Q Chess Club, Family Above Money, and their respective officers, employees, and volunteers from any liability for injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Event Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify events due to weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be notified via the contact information provided during RSVP.
Our Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Q Chess Club, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Q Chess Club and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease, and we may delete your account and data.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:
Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using our Services and may terminate your account.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. We're excited to have you as part of The Q Chess Club!
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