Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to Disco Chess. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

Use of the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Use any automated means (including bots, scripts, or scrapers) to access the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any legal notices displayed on the Service
  • Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person through the Service
  • Create multiple accounts or use the Service to abuse any referral, invite, or promotional systems
  • Share, sell, transfer, or allow others to access your account
  • Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service or interfere with any other party's use of the Service

Fair Use

We reserve the right to implement rate limiting, usage restrictions, or other technical measures to ensure fair access to the Service for all users. Excessive or abusive usage patterns may result in temporary or permanent restrictions on your account.

Premium Features and Invite System

The Service may offer premium features or benefits ("Premium") that can be earned through our invite system or other methods we may introduce from time to time.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Premium access is a revocable privilege, not a guaranteed right
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Premium features at any time without notice
  • We may change the criteria for earning or maintaining Premium access at our sole discretion
  • Premium benefits may not be sold, transferred, or exchanged for monetary value
  • Abuse of the invite or referral system, including but not limited to creating fake accounts or engaging in fraudulent referral activities, may result in immediate termination of your account and forfeiture of all Premium benefits
  • We reserve the right to verify the legitimacy of any referrals and revoke Premium access obtained through illegitimate means

Virtual Items

The Service may include virtual items such as hearts or other in-game mechanics that govern your ability to use certain features. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Virtual items have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real currency
  • Virtual items are not your property and we retain all rights to them
  • We may modify the mechanics, regeneration timing, or availability of virtual items at any time
  • Virtual items may not be transferred, sold, or traded
  • Upon termination of your account, you will lose all virtual items with no compensation

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and puzzles, are owned by Disco Chess or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our express written permission.

Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Disco Chess. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party services.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, including but not limited to:

  • Adding, removing, or modifying features or functionality
  • Changing the availability, mechanics, or rules of puzzles or game elements
  • Introducing new features, including experimental or beta features
  • Performing scheduled or emergency maintenance

We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service. Service interruptions, including during maintenance, do not extend or compensate for any time-limited benefits or features.

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 personal information.

Payments and Refunds

If you make any purchases through the Service, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

Our refund policy is set out in our Complaints Policy. If you have any issues with a payment or wish to request a refund, please contact us at [email protected].

Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through your account preferences or by contacting us at [email protected].

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. When you delete your account:

  • All your personal data, including your profile information, will be permanently deleted
  • All your progress, including cycles completed, puzzles solved, and statistics, will be permanently deleted
  • Your hot streak data and activity history will be permanently deleted
  • Any active Premium subscriptions will be cancelled
  • All virtual items (hearts, etc.) will be forfeited without compensation
  • You will immediately lose access to the Service

We may retain certain data for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or as required by law, but this data will be anonymized and not linked to your identity.

Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

In the event of suspension or termination by us:

  • We may immediately disable your account and access to the Service
  • You will forfeit all Premium benefits, virtual items, and progress without compensation
  • We reserve the right to delete your account data, including but not limited to puzzle progress, statistics, and any other account information
  • Our decision to suspend or terminate your account is final and we are not obligated to provide reasons, warnings, or an appeal process
  • You may not create a new account without our express written permission if your previous account was terminated for violating these Terms

Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Disco Chess shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Disco Chess and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and, in some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification).

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lithuania.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Disco Chess regarding your use of the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].