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Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to ChessRoster!

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our ChessRoster website (www.chessroster.com ) and any related services provided by ChessRoster, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or register for services on ChessRoster. However, parents or legal guardians may register accounts and submit information on behalf of minors under 18 for participation in chess tournaments. By registering a minor, you confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor and consent to the collection and use of the minor’s information as described in these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

User Responsibilities

By using ChessRoster, you agree to:

  • Use the website and its services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provide accurate and truthful information when creating an account or using the website.
  • Refrain from engaging in any of the following prohibited activities:
    • Hacking, modifying, or otherwise interfering with the functionality of the website.
    • Using the website to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful materials.
    • Misrepresenting your affiliation with ChessRoster.
    • Any form of automated access, including but not limited to:
      • Web scraping, crawling, or spidering of the website.
      • Use of bots, scripts, or automated tools.
      • Systematic downloading or extraction of data.
      • Access via unofficial or unauthorized APIs.
      • Any automated requests or queries.
      • Using tools to bypass rate limits or access restrictions.
    • Accessing the website in any way other than through our official web interface or explicitly approved APIs.
    • Attempting to circumvent any technical measures we implement to restrict automated access.

Collection of Information from Minors

ChessRoster may collect limited personal information about minors (e.g., name and age) solely for the purpose of registering them for chess tournaments. All such information must be provided by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly allow minors under the age of 13 to register themselves or submit personal information directly. Parents may review or request deletion of their child’s information by contacting support.

Intellectual Property

All content on ChessRoster, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the intellectual property of ChessRoster, LLC or its licensors. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the website without prior written consent from us.

Account Creation and Security

If you create an account on ChessRoster, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are also responsible for all activities conducted under your account. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, please visit our support page immediately.

Payments and Refunds

ChessRoster may offer paid products or services. Payment terms will be outlined at the time of purchase. Refunds are subject to our refund policy.

For tournament registrations, the tournament organizer is the seller of the registration. ChessRoster, LLC acts as an intermediary and is compensated by the tournament organizer for its services.

Limitation of Liability

ChessRoster is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChessRoster, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website.

This website contains user-generated content, which may contain inaccuracies, typographical errors, or other misleading or offensive content. ChessRoster, LLC does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any content on the website and is not responsible for content created by users.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Massachusetts.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to ChessRoster at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

ChessRoster may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date below. Your continued use of ChessRoster after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please visit our support page for contact information and assistance.

Last Updated: July 30, 2025

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