Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using RoyalGambit ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Description of Service

RoyalGambit is an online chess platform that provides:

• Online multiplayer chess games
• Chess games against AI opponents
• Learning resources and tutorials
• Game analysis and review features
• Leaderboards and player rankings
• User profiles and game history

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. User Conduct

When using RoyalGambit, you agree NOT to:

• Use cheating software, bots, or external assistance during games
• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• Create multiple accounts to manipulate ratings
• Intentionally disconnect or abandon games to avoid losses
• Use offensive or inappropriate usernames or content
• Attempt to exploit bugs or vulnerabilities
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Fair Play Policy

Fair play is essential to our community. The use of chess engines, computer assistance, or any form of cheating during rated games is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in:

• Rating adjustments or resets
• Temporary suspension
• Permanent account ban

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by RoyalGambit and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any content you create (such as game moves), but grant us a license to use, display, and analyze this content for the purpose of providing our services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted or error-free service

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall RoyalGambit, its founder, or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your 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 immediately cease.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.