Terms & Conditions
Last updated: July 25, 2026
Welcome to Chess News Network ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
The Site provides news, commentary, and information about chess and the chess world for general informational purposes only. You may view, read, and share content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify it and you credit Chess News Network as the source.
2. Editorial Content and Opinions
Articles labeled as opinion or commentary reflect the views of their individual authors and not necessarily those of Chess News Network as a whole. We make reasonable efforts to verify factual claims and cite sources, but we do not guarantee that all content on the Site is complete, accurate, or up to date.
3. Intellectual Property
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4. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may link to or reference third-party websites, articles, and social media posts (including embedded posts) for context and sourcing. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of any third-party sites or services.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to misuse the Site, including by attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of it, interfering with its normal operation, or using automated means to scrape or reproduce its content at scale without our permission.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chess News Network shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect once posted to this page, and continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us.
