Terms of Service for HumbleChess.com

Effective Date: 9/16/24

Welcome to HumbleChess.com! By accessing or using our website, services, or community platforms, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using the site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing HumbleChess.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and any other guidelines or policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

2. Eligibility

To use HumbleChess.com, you must be at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the site and services.

3. User Accounts

You may be required to create an account to access certain features, such as participating in live streams, forums, or using the shop. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for any activities under your account.

By creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Keep your password secure and confidential.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts, refuse service, or cancel orders at our discretion.

4. User Conduct

We aim to create a positive and respectful community on HumbleChess.com. You agree to use the site and services in a manner that is lawful, respectful, and in accordance with these Terms of Service.

Prohibited behaviors include but are not limited to:

  • Posting or sharing harmful, abusive, or offensive content.
  • Harassing, threatening, or impersonating other users.
  • Engaging in fraudulent activities or scams.
  • Using bots or automated systems to interact with the site.
  • Hacking, disrupting, or damaging the website’s functionality.

Violation of these rules may result in the suspension or termination of your account.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on HumbleChess.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of HumbleChess.com or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, copy, reproduce, or distribute any content from the site without prior written permission.

You retain ownership of the content you submit to the site (e.g., in forums or comments), but by posting, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, modify, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating the website and community.

6. Live Streams and Community Interaction

HumbleChess.com may host live streams, forums, and community discussions. By participating, you agree to engage respectfully and follow the community guidelines. We reserve the right to moderate and remove content that violates these terms or our policies.

We are not responsible for the opinions, advice, or content shared by users during live streams, on Discord, or in other community platforms.

7. Purchases and Payments

HumbleChess.com may offer products or services for sale, such as merchandise or subscriptions. By making a purchase, you agree to provide accurate payment information and comply with the terms of sale.

All prices and payment terms are subject to change at our discretion. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order, including but not limited to orders with pricing errors, suspected fraud, or unauthorized transactions.

8. Refunds and Cancellations

Refund policies for products and services offered on HumbleChess.com will be outlined on the relevant product or service page. If no specific refund policy is provided, purchases are considered final and non-refundable, unless required by applicable law.

9. Third-Party Links

HumbleChess.com may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Discord, TikTok). We do not endorse or control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies before interacting with them.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

HumbleChess.com and its services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on HumbleChess.com. Your use of the site and its services is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HumbleChess.com and its affiliates, officers, employees, and licensors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or services, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits.

In jurisdictions that do not allow limitations of liability, our liability will be limited to the extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HumbleChess.com and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the site, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Modifications to the Terms of Service

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of HumbleChess.com after any changes to the terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account or access to the site at any time, without notice, for violating these Terms of Service or any applicable laws. Upon termination, your right to use the site and services will immediately cease.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of HumbleChess.com will be resolved in the courts of Illinois.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: tomhawks@imtomhawks.com

By using HumbleChess.com, you agree to these Terms of Service.