Terms and Conditions - My Chess Zone

Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to My Chess Zone Academy. Presently, the terms “My Chess Zone Academy,” “us,” “we,” the “Company”, and “our” shall refer to My Chess Zone Academy.

Upon interacting and engaging with us, mychesszone.com (the “Website”), or through any other third-party platforms, websites, or apps via which My Chess Zone Academy may provide services (collectively, the “Service” or our “Services”), you agree to and are bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms” or “Agreement”) along with the other legal documents listed in the “Legal information” section on our Platforms, which may be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

We reserve the right to amend, add, or remove any portion of this Agreement at any time. In the event that we make substantial changes, we will notify you of the changes on this page and the effective date of such changes. While we may notify you at our discretion, you are responsible for reviewing this page periodically. By continuing to use our Platforms, you consent to the updated terms. If you no longer wish to be bound by these Terms, please stop using our Services.

Access To This Site

Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable, limited license to access the Site solely for your own personal, non-commercial use.

Certain Restrictions. The rights granted to you in these Terms are subject to the following restrictions: (a) you shall not sell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, host, or otherwise commercially exploit the Site; (b) you shall not modify, create derivative works of, disassemble, reverse compile, or reverse engineer any part of the Site; (c) you shall not access the Site in order to build a similar or competitive website; and (d) except as expressly stated herein, no part of the Site may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means unless otherwise indicated. Any future release, update, or other addition to the Site shall be subject to these Terms. All copyright and other proprietary notices on the Site must be retained on all copies thereof.

Company reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue the Site with or without notice. You agree that the Company will not be held liable to you or any third party for any change, interruption, or termination of the Site or any part thereof.

No Support or Maintenance. You agree that the Company will have no obligation to provide you with support in connection with the Site.

Excluding any User Content that you may provide, you acknowledge that all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, in the Site and its content are owned by the Company or the Company’s suppliers. These Terms and access to the Site do not give you any rights, title, or interest in such intellectual property. The Company and its suppliers reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.

Third-Party Links & Ads; Other Users

The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. The Company and our suppliers expressly disclaim all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, quiet enjoyment, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will meet your requirements or will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis. Where applicable law requires any warranties, such warranties are limited in duration to ninety (90) days from the date of first use.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; if so, the above exclusion may not apply to you.

Disclaimer

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; if so, the above exclusion may not apply to you.

Limitation Of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the Company or our suppliers be liable for any lost profits, lost data, costs of procurement of substitute products, or any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special or punitive damages arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of, or inability to use, the Site, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Access and use of the Site is at your own discretion and risk, and you will be solely responsible for any damage to your device or loss of data resulting therefrom.Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

Term and Termination

Subject to this Section, these Terms remain in full force while you use the Site. We may suspend or terminate your rights to use the Site at any time for any reason at our sole discretion, including for any use of the Site that violates these Terms. Upon termination, your Account and right to access the Site will terminate immediately. Termination may involve deletion of your User Content from our live databases. The Company will not have liability for any termination of your rights under these Terms.

General

We reserve the right to amend, add, or remove any portion of this Agreement at any time. If we make substantial changes, we will notify you on this page and provide the effective date. You are responsible for reviewing this page to stay up to date. Future changes will not be retroactive without your permission. By continuing to use our Platforms, you consent to the changes. If you no longer wish to be bound by these Terms, you must stop using our Services.

Communications

All communications with us are electronic. When you send us an email or visit our Platform (My Chess Zone Academy), you are communicating with us. You consent to receive communications from us. If you subscribe to updates, you will receive regular emails. We may post notices on our Platform or send emails. You agree that notices, disclosures, agreements and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Photo and Video Usage Policy

At My Chess Zone Chess Academy, we are committed to celebrating our students’ achievements and promoting their success in chess through our official website, social media channels, and other promotional materials.

By enrolling your child in our programs, you acknowledge and agree that the academy may capture and share photographs and videos of students in the following circumstances:

When a student wins or participates in a chess tournament and receives a trophy, medal, or certificate.
When a coach selects a student as “Rising star / Best Performer of the Month” or recognizes them for outstanding performance.
During internal academy events, chess tournaments, or practice sessions organized by My Chess Zone Academy.

These photographs and videos may be used for educational, promotional, or marketing purposes, including (but not limited to) posting on our website, social media pages, newsletters, and digital advertisements.

We assure all parents that:

Only positive, respectful, and achievement-based images will be shared.
No personal details such as address, contact number, or private information will ever be disclosed.
If any parent wishes to opt out of having their child’s image displayed, they may send a written request to the academy via email or WhatsApp, and we will ensure compliance.

This policy ensures that we can continue to celebrate our students’ success stories while maintaining transparency and respect for every family’s privacy.

Enrollment Policy

Admission is confirmed only after payment of the prescribed fees. Each student must provide accurate personal details during registration. Students are expected to join classes on time and maintain discipline during sessions. The academy reserves the right to deny admission or discontinue classes if a student repeatedly misbehaves or disrespects coaches or peers.

Class Rules and Attendance

Students must join classes on time and with a stable internet connection (for online sessions). Missed classes will not be compensated, except in cases where the coach cancels or reschedules. Students must keep their camera on (for online classes) and avoid distractions during lessons. Parents are encouraged to ensure a quiet environment during class time.

Makeover Class and Rules

In case a student misses a scheduled class or requests to reschedule, a maximum of two (2) makeup classes will be provided by the coach. These sessions may be arranged in another batch of the same level, where the coach will cover the same topic. Alternatively, the coach may allocate an additional 10–15 minutes of personalized time with the student to help compensate for the missed lesson.

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward coaches and classmates. The use of offensive language, disruptive behavior, or cheating during practice games is strictly prohibited. Any violation may result in a warning or removal from the class without refund.

Class Rescheduling & Holidays

In case a class is cancelled by the coach, it will be rescheduled. For student absences, make-up classes may be considered only with advance notice and subject to coach availability. The academy observes official holidays and may announce breaks during national events or tournaments.

Technical Issues (Online Classes)

The academy is not responsible for internet or device issues on the student’s side. In case of a major disruption from the academy side, the class will be rescheduled at no extra cost.

Certificate & Level Promotion

Students completing the full course will receive a certificate of completion and may be promoted to the next level (e.g., Beginner → Advance Beginner). Promotion depends on attendance, performance, and coach evaluation.

Intellectual Property

All course material, notes, puzzles, and videos are the property of My Chess Zone Chess Academy. Students and parents are not allowed to record or distribute class content without written permission.

Liability Disclaimer

The academy will take utmost care of every student’s learning experience. However, My Chess Zone is not liable for any technical interruptions, third-party software issues, or physical injuries during home or on-site practice.

Respect and Behavior Policy

At My Chess Zone Academy, we promote a positive, respectful, and encouraging learning environment for all students and staff. In the event that any student or parent is found disrespecting, misbehaving, or using inappropriate language toward any coach, staff member, or representative of the academy, the academy reserves the full right to remove the concerned student or parent from the program immediately, without prior notice or any refund.

Modification of Terms

My Chess Zone reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any updates will be communicated via website notice or email to registered parents.

Copyright Policy

The Company respects the intellectual property of others and asks that users of our Site do the same. In connection with our Site, we have adopted and implemented a policy respecting copyright law that provides for the removal of any infringing materials and for the termination of users of our online Site who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights, including copyrights. If you believe that one of our users is, through the use of our Site, unlawfully infringing the copyright(s) in a work, and wish to have the allegedly infringing material removed, the following information in the form of a written notification must be provided to our designated Copyright Agent:

your physical or electronic signature;
identification of the copyrighted work(s) that you claim to have been infringed;
identification of the material on our services that you claim is infringing and that you request us to remove;
sufficient information to permit us to locate such material;
your address, telephone number, and e-mail address;
a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the objectionable material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or under the law; and
a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are either the owner of the copyright that has allegedly been infringed or that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.