Terms of Use
Last Updated: October 24, 2026
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of ChessandPoker.com ("Website").
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age and have legal capacity to agree to these Terms and comply with applicable U.S. laws.
2. Changes to Terms
ChessandPoker.com may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after modification constitutes acceptance.
3. Use of the Website
You shall use the Website solely for lawful purposes. Prohibited actions include:
- Transmitting unlawful, harmful, offensive or defamatory content.
- Violating any local, state or federal law.
- Interfering with the Website's functionality or security.
Any information, ideas, suggestions, feedback or materials you submit to ChessandPoker.com via email, phone, mail, social media, in-person conversation or other communication (collectively, "Communications") are non-confidential and non-proprietary.
By submitting Communications, you grant ChessandPoker.com an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify or otherwise utilize such Communications for any purpose, without obligation of compensation, attribution or confidentiality, unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement.
ChessandPoker.com is under no obligation to review, retain or respond to Communications.
Donations and other financial support received through payment processors or other payment services are non-confidential. Transaction details (including donor name, email, amount and payment method) may be used for record-keeping, tax compliance and acknowledgment purposes. ChessandPoker.com is not responsible for the practices of any payment processor.
4. Intellectual Property
All Website content, including text, graphics and software, is owned by ChessandPoker.com or its licensors and protected by U.S. copyright and trademark laws. Without prior written consent, you may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may include third-party links or services, including Google AdSense and Amazon Affiliate Links. ChessandPoker.com is not responsible for third-party content, policies or practices. Use of affiliate links or ads may result in commissions.
6. Termination
ChessandPoker.com may terminate access to the Website at its sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided "as is" without warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
Information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial or strategic advice.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by U.S. law, ChessandPoker.com shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from use of the Website, even if advised of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless ChessandPoker.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from your use of the Website, your Communications or violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Delaware law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes shall be resolved in Delaware state or federal courts.
11. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms together with the Privacy Statement constitute the entire agreement between you and ChessandPoker.com regarding use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. The failure of ChessandPoker.com to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive including the Communications license, indemnification, limitation of liability and governing law. Disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide proceeding.
12. Copyright Infringement Notices
To report claimed copyright infringement please contact compliance@chessandpoker.com with the information required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. ChessandPoker.com will respond in accordance with applicable law.
13. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding these Terms, contact:
- Email: compliance@chessandpoker.com
Privacy Statement
Last Updated: October 24, 2026
ChessandPoker.com ("Website") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement ("Statement") governs the collection, use, disclosure and protection of your information when you access or use the Website or contact us via email, phone, mail, social media, in-person conversation or other communication. The Website may use non-personalized Google AdSense and Amazon Affiliate Links.
1. Information Collection
ChessandPoker.com collects the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address and IP address
- Internet or electronic network activity such as pages visited and device information
- Content of any communications you provide to ChessandPoker.com
Information is collected directly from you when you contact us via email, phone, mail, social media, in-person conversation or other communication and automatically through your use of the Website via cookies and usage data.
- Personal Information from Communications:
- Email: Name, email address and the content of messages you send.
- Phone: Name, phone number and information voluntarily provided during calls.
- Mail: Name, mailing address and the content of correspondence you send.
- Social media: Profile information and content of messages, comments or other interactions.
- In-person: Information voluntarily provided during conversations.
- Donations: Name, email address, transaction amount, payment method and related details provided by you or the payment processor when you provide financial support.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
- Essential cookies: For Website functionality.
- Advertising cookies: For Google AdSense non-personalized ads.
- Affiliate cookies: For Amazon Affiliate Link tracking.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited.
2. Information Use
ChessandPoker.com uses your information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website.
- Respond to inquiries and communications.
- Analyze Website performance and usage.
- Provide non-personalized advertisements and track affiliate links.
- Ensure security and prevent fraud.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Information Sharing
ChessandPoker.com does not sell personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and does not meet the applicability thresholds of the CCPA. The rights described in this Statement are provided as a courtesy.
Information may be shared:
- With Service Providers:
- Hosting and analytics providers.
- Google, per Google's Privacy Policy
- Amazon, per Amazon's Privacy Notice
- For Legal Compliance: To address legal requests.
- During Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions or asset sales.
4. Cookies
The Website uses:
- Essential Cookies: For Website functionality.
- Advertising Cookies: Non-personalized AdSense ads per Google's Privacy Policy
- Affiliate Cookies: Amazon Affiliate Links for commission tracking only per Amazon's Privacy Notice
Cookies may be managed via browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may limit functionality. The Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
5. Third-Party Services
- Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics from hosting provider tools
- Google AdSense: Non-personalized ads, per Google's Privacy Policy
- Amazon Affiliate Links: Commission tracking, per Amazon's Privacy Notice
For more information on the privacy practices of these services, visit:
Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Amazon's Privacy Notice: www.amazon.com/privacy
6. Data Security
ChessandPoker.com implements measures to protect information. No transmission is fully secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
7. Your Rights
Under U.S. laws, including the CCPA, you may:
- Request access to your personal information held by ChessandPoker.com
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt out of data sales (ChessandPoker.com does not sell personal information)
To exercise these rights contact compliance@chessandpoker.com and include sufficient information to verify your identity such as the email address used in prior communications. Responses will be provided within applicable legal timeframes. Requests may be denied where required by law or to protect the rights of ChessandPoker.com.
8. Children's Privacy
The Website complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") and is not intended for users under 13. Personal information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected.
Contact compliance@chessandpoker.com to request deletion of such information.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website includes third-party services and links. ChessandPoker.com is not responsible for their practices. Review applicable privacy policies.
10. Data Retention
Personal information from communications is retained indefinitely as necessary for legal compliance, reference purposes or operation of the Website. Donation and payment records are retained indefinitely for legal, tax and reference purposes. Deletion requests are subject to ChessandPoker.com's discretion and applicable legal requirements.
11. International Users
The Website is operated in the United States of America. Information from users outside the U.S. may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws differ.
12. Changes to This Statement
This Statement may be modified. Continued use after modification constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this Statement, contact:
- Email: compliance@chessandpoker.com