Terms of Service

Last updated: March 21, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using VersaChess ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

VersaChess provides an online chess gaming platform that allows users to play chess with others or against an AI opponent. These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including without limitation users who play games, share access codes, or contribute content.

2. User Accounts

The Platform does not require registration to use its basic features. However, we use anonymous session IDs stored in your browser to track your game participation and preferences. You may choose to provide a nickname for display purposes.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any access codes you create for private games. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your session or with your access codes.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the Platform in compliance with all applicable laws and these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Use offensive, abusive, or inappropriate nicknames
  • Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
  • Use any form of automated bot, spider, or other device to access or manipulate the Platform
  • Use the Platform to advertise or solicit others to purchase any product or service
  • Engage in any activity that would constitute cheating, including using chess engines (other than the provided AI opponent) to determine moves

4. Intellectual Property

The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by VersaChess and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not copy, modify, create derivative works from, display, perform, republish, download, store, transmit, or distribute any content from our Platform without our prior written permission.

5. Content Ownership

Game data, including moves and game results, are stored on our servers. By using the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display your game data for the purpose of providing and improving the Platform.

6. Public Games

When you create a public game, you understand that your nickname and game will be visible to all users of the Platform. Any user may join your public game. If you desire privacy, please use the private game option and share the access code only with intended participants.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VERSACHESS, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS 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 ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VersaChess, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Platform or your violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Netherlands, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

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. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Platform after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Platform.

13. Contact Us

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

terms@versachess.com