Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Chess Next Move (chessnextmove.ai) and our mobile applications, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Chess Next Move. By using our service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the service. If you are a parent or guardian allowing a minor to use the service, you agree to be bound by these Terms on behalf of that minor.

3. Description of Service

Chess Next Move provides:

• Free chess calculator and analysis tools (with daily limits)
• AI Move Insights and Coach commentary
• Bot Battles against AI opponents of varying skill levels
• Community puzzles created by users
• ELO Rating Test
• Chess learning resources and guides
• Basic subscription with enhanced features and higher limits
• Pro subscription with unlimited features, Chrome Extension, Screenshot Scanner, and Anti-Ban Human Mode

4. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You may register using:

• Email and password
• Sign in with Apple
• Sign in with Google

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

5. Subscription Plans

5.1 Available Plans

Chess Next Move offers two subscription tiers: Basic and Pro. Each tier is available as monthly and annual subscriptions. Current pricing is displayed on our membership page and at checkout. Prices may vary by platform (web, iOS, Android) and payment method.

5.2 Auto-Renewal

IMPORTANT: All subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel. The renewal charge will be at the same price as your original subscription unless we notify you of a price change.

5.3 Payment Methods

We accept payments through:

• Stripe: Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• Apple App Store: In-app purchases on iOS devices
• Google Play Store: In-app purchases on Android devices

5.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time:

• Web/Stripe: Through your account settings on chessnextmove.ai
• iOS: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Chess Next Move > Cancel Subscription
• Android: Go to Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > Chess Next Move > Cancel

Upon cancellation, your Premium access continues until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused time.

5.5 Refunds

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions purchased directly through our website, subject to our Refund Policy. Refunds are only available if Premium features have not been used. For purchases made through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must request refunds directly from Apple or Google.

6. Use License

Permission is granted to use Chess Next Move for personal, non-commercial purposes. Under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials except for personal use
• Use the service for any commercial purpose without authorization
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations
• Use automated systems or bots to access the service
• Share your Premium account with others

7. User Content

When you create content on Chess Next Move (such as puzzles or comments):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and use your content on our platform
• You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the service to cheat in online chess games on other platforms
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Impersonate any person or entity

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse the service or other users
• Attempt to circumvent payment or subscription requirements

Upon termination, you lose access to your account and any associated data. No refunds will be provided for terminations due to violations.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of Chess Next Move, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are owned by Chess Next Move or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Chess Next Move disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

12. Limitations of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Chess Next Move shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chess Next Move and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

14. Apple App Store Terms

If you downloaded our app from the Apple App Store, the following additional terms apply:

• These Terms are between you and Chess Next Move only, not with Apple Inc. ("Apple")
• Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services for the app
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the app
• Apple is not responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of any intellectual property infringement claim
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance, Apple will have the right to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary

15. Google Play Store Terms

If you downloaded our app from the Google Play Store, the following additional terms apply:

• These Terms are between you and Chess Next Move only, not with Google LLC ("Google")
• Google has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services for the app
• Google is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the app
• You acknowledge that Google is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them

16. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in English. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

This arbitration agreement does not apply where prohibited by law, including for EU consumers who have the right to bring claims in their local courts.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For users in the European Union, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under mandatory local consumer protection laws.

18. Modifications

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify users of material changes via email or in-app notification at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must stop using the service.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chess Next Move regarding the use of our service and supersede any prior agreements.

21. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]