Terms of Service

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Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tell Me Your Elo ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services provided by Tell Me Your Elo. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice.

2. Description of Service

Tell Me Your Elo is a chess analysis platform that provides:

  • Chess player statistics and rating information from Chess.com
  • Game analysis and visualization tools
  • Player comparison features
  • Historical performance tracking
  • Interactive chess board for game review

3. User Responsibilities

When using our service, you agree to:

  • Use the service only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Not use automated scripts or bots to access our service excessively
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • Provide accurate information when contacting us

4. Data and Privacy

Our service accesses publicly available data from Chess.com through their official API. We do not:

  • Store personal user data beyond what's necessary for service operation
  • Access private or confidential chess.com account information
  • Share user search queries with third parties
  • Require user registration or personal information for basic features

For detailed information about data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Intellectual Property

The Tell Me Your Elo platform, including its design, code, and original content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. Chess data is provided by Chess.com and remains their property.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform without explicit written permission.

6. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Technical issues
  • Third-party service dependencies (Chess.com API)
  • Force majeure events

7. Limitation of Liability

Tell Me Your Elo is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

  • Accuracy of chess data provided by third-party sources
  • Service interruptions or technical issues
  • Any damages resulting from use of our service
  • Loss of data or information

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with Chess.com's API and may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our service shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page or reach out to us on social media at @lipstickeraservishal.

Questions about these terms?

We're here to help! Contact us if you need clarification on any of these terms or have concerns about your use of our service.