Last Updated: January 19th 2025
Welcome to Chessle (the "Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Site.
The Site provides daily chess puzzles based on randomised moves from our database of chess games. This is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
To access certain features of the Site, including puzzle ratings, statistics tracking, and personalised experiences, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by the registration form.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breach of security.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time if we suspect that you have violated these Terms or if your account shows signs of fraudulent activity.
By creating an account, we collect and store information including, but not limited to: your email address, username, password (encrypted), puzzle attempt history, Elo ratings, and performance statistics.
We process and store this data to provide you with our services, improve user experience, and maintain fair competition. Your puzzle statistics and Elo rating may be displayed publicly on leaderboards or profile pages.
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. However, some information may be retained for technical, legal, or security purposes.
Collection of Information: We collect personal information including email address, username, and gameplay data when you register and use our Site.
Use of Information: We use your information to maintain your account, track puzzle performance, calculate Elo ratings, send notifications, and improve our services.
Data Sharing: Your username and Elo rating may be visible to other users. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention: We retain your account data as long as your account remains active. You can request account deletion at any time through your account settings.
Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.
All content, logos, images, and designs on the Site are the property of the Site or its content suppliers and are protected by intellectual property laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express permission.
Users must not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or its services.
Users are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Site's database or any other unauthorized areas.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site for any user at our sole discretion without prior notice or liability.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be available on the Site. By continuing to use the Site after changes are made, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
The Site is provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included.
To the fullest extent permissible by law, the Site disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Thank you for visiting Chessle!