Terms of Service

Last updated: 12/31/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Chessoro ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Chessoro is a chess learning platform that provides chess opening practice, puzzles, live games, and educational content.

2. Description of Service

Chessoro provides:

  • Free chess opening practice and autoplay demonstrations
  • Unlimited chess puzzles with difficulty filtering
  • Live multiplayer chess games with friends
  • Chessboard analysis tools
  • Premium opening trap collections (paid subscription)
  • Game saving and review functionality

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of Chessoro, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Free and Premium Services

Chessoro offers both free and premium services:

Free Services:

  • Basic chess opening practice
  • Unlimited puzzle solving
  • Live game creation (account required) and joining
  • Game analysis tools
  • Basic opening demonstrations

Premium Services:

  • Complete opening traps collection
  • Advanced drill packs and training modes
  • Offline trap exploration
  • Enhanced practice features

5. Payment and Subscription

Premium features require payment through our secure payment processor (Stripe). By purchasing premium access:

  • You authorize us to charge the payment method you provide
  • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
  • Refunds are handled according to our refund policy
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings

6. User Conduct

When using Chessoro, you agree not to:

  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
  • Use automated scripts or bots without permission
  • Engage in cheating or unfair play during live games
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

7. Intellectual Property

The content, features, and functionality of Chessoro, including but not limited to chess puzzles, opening databases, educational materials, software, and design, are owned by Chessoro and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of intellectual property rights
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL CHESSORO BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: creativeeffort87@gmail.com

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Chessoro operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.