Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ABCHESS's services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Services Description

ABCHESS provides online and in-person chess education services, including:

• One-on-one chess lessons with FIDE-certified coaches
• Group chess classes and workshops
• School chess programs and curriculum
• Tournament preparation and participation
• Educational materials and resources

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of ABCHESS services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and current information during registration
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Attend scheduled lessons or provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellations
• Treat coaches and other students with respect
• Use our services only for lawful, educational purposes

4. Payment and Billing

Payment terms:

• Payments are due before the start of each lesson or program period
• We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as indicated
• Refunds are available according to our cancellation policy
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Our cancellation policy:

• Lessons cancelled with 24+ hours notice can be rescheduled
• Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable
• Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled anytime with effect from the next billing cycle
• Refunds for unused lessons are provided on a case-by-case basis

6. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and resources provided by ABCHESS, including lesson plans, videos, and educational materials, are the intellectual property of ABCHESS and are protected by copyright laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

ABCHESS provides educational services to the best of our ability but makes no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, tournament results, or rating improvements. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.

8. Privacy

Your use of ABCHESS services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Modifications to Terms

ABCHESS reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our platform. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at our contact page.