Effective Date: 20/11/2024

Welcome to Castle Minds Chess Academy (“the Academy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

1. General Use

1.1. The content, courses, and resources on this website are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
1.2. You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use our services.
1.3. Unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution of our content is strictly prohibited.

2. Accounts and Membership

2.1. To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
2.2. Providing false or misleading information during registration may result in suspension or termination of your account.
2.3. The Academy reserves the right to terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

3. Payment and Refund Policy

3.1. Payments for courses, memberships, or other services must be made in advance.
3.2. Refunds are subject to our discretion and applicable refund policies stated at the time of purchase.
3.3. All transactions are processed securely, but we are not responsible for third-party payment platform errors.

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1. All content on the website, including lessons, videos, graphics, and materials, is the property of Castle Minds Chess Academy.
4.2. Users may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without prior written consent.
4.3. User-generated content shared on the platform grants the Academy a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display it.

5. Code of Conduct

5.1. Users must conduct themselves respectfully while interacting with coaches, peers, and staff.
5.2. Harassment, offensive language, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate termination of services.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1. The Academy is not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of our website or services, including but not limited to technical issues or inaccurate content.
6.2. Users participate in games, lessons, or tournaments at their own risk.

7. Third-Party Links

7.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for their content or policies.

8. Termination

8.1. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend user access to the website at our discretion, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or other reasons.

9. Changes to Terms

9.1. Castle Minds Chess Academy reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Users are encouraged to review them periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Castle Minds Chess Academy
Email:  info@castlemindschess.com

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.