Terms of Use

Effective Date: 01 August 2025 – https://cypruschess.org/

Welcome to cypruschess.org, the online platform of the Cyprus Chess Journal. By accessing or using this site, you agree to follow these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, creating an account, or submitting content, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

User Accounts

To access certain features, you may create a user account. When you do:

  • You must provide accurate information (including your full name and email).
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You are fully responsible for all activity under your account.

User-Generated Content

You may post, comment, or submit content such as articles, photos, bios, or forms. By doing so, you agree:

  • You own or have permission to post the content.
  • Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights (copyright, trademarks, etc.).
  • You grant Cyprus Chess Journal a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish and display your content.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates our policies or is deemed inappropriate.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post anything abusive, illegal, defamatory, or discriminatory
  • Share private information of others (including emails or addresses)
  • Attempt to access accounts or data you don’t own
  • Upload viruses or use the site for any malicious purposes
  • Pretend to be someone else

Any violation may result in account suspension or removal.

Age Requirements

This site is intended for users 13 years or older. If you’re under 13, you must not create an account. We do not verify user age, so parental supervision is advised.

Third-Party Links

We may link to external sites (e.g., clubs, tournaments, YouTube, or social media). These are provided for convenience, but we are not responsible for their content or practices.

Use external links at your own risk.

Media and Attribution

Users may upload:

  • Profile and cover photos
  • Images in posts or comments

You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to use any images you upload.

You may not download or reuse images from other users or from the site without permission.

Platform Changes

We may update, change, or remove features on the site at any time without notice.
We may also restrict or end access to any part of the site for any reason.

Disclaimer of Liability

This is a community-driven project. While we strive to provide accurate and respectful content, we do not guarantee:

  • That the information is always accurate or complete
  • That the site will be available 100% of the time
  • That using the site will be error-free or secure

We are not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from use of the site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date.

If you continue to use the site after changes are made, you accept the new terms.

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