Terms and Conditions - Chess Move Expert Blog

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Welcome to Chess Move Expert (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at blog.chessmoveexpert.com (the “Site”), including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Chess Move Expert, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using particular services or features on the Site, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services or features.

2. Use License

2.1 Personal Use

Permission is granted to temporarily access and view the materials (information or content) on Chess Move Expert for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include:

Modifying or copying the materials
Using the materials for any commercial purpose or public display
Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Site
Removing any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
Transferring the materials to another person or “mirroring” the materials on any other server

2.2 Content Sharing

You may share links to our content on social media and other platforms. Brief excerpts (up to 150 words) may be quoted with proper attribution and a link back to the original article. Republishing entire articles without written permission is prohibited.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
Post or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
Post or transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation
Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
Harvest or collect information about other users without their consent
Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site

4. Comments and User-Generated Content

4.1 Your Responsibility

If you post comments or submit content to the Site, you are solely responsible for the content you post. You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to post the content
The content does not violate any third-party rights
The content is accurate and not misleading

4.2 License Grant

By submitting content to the Site, you grant Chess Move Expert a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.

4.3 Moderation

We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to:

Monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content
Terminate your access to the Site for violations of these Terms
Take any action we deem necessary to protect the Site or other users

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Chess Move Expert and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Site. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

The Site content includes but is not limited to:

Articles and blog posts
Chess analysis and commentary
Images, graphics, and diagrams
Site design and layout
Logos and branding materials
Software and code

You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express written permission from Chess Move Expert.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Chess Move Expert. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Chess Move Expert shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The materials and content on Chess Move Expert are provided on an “as is” basis. Chess Move Expert makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

7.1 Educational Content

All chess analysis, strategies, and recommendations provided on the Site are for educational and entertainment purposes only. We make no guarantees about the effectiveness of any strategies or the accuracy of engine evaluations in specific game situations.

7.2 No Professional Advice

The content on this Site is not intended to be professional chess coaching or tournament preparation advice. For competitive play, we recommend working with qualified chess coaches and trainers.

7.3 Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in our analysis and content, chess is a complex game with multiple valid approaches. We do not warrant that:

The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected
The Site or server is free of viruses or harmful components
All chess analysis presented is definitive or without alternative interpretations

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Chess Move Expert or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the Site, even if Chess Move Expert or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on Chess Move Expert could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Chess Move Expert does not warrant that any of the materials on the Site are accurate, complete, or current. Chess Move Expert may make changes to the materials contained on the Site at any time without notice.

However, Chess Move Expert does not make any commitment to update the materials.

10. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Chess Move Expert may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

The presence of affiliate links does not indicate endorsement of the linked site or service. We only recommend products and services we believe may be beneficial to our readers.

The Site may also display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisers may use cookies and other tracking technologies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of advertisers.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

12. Copyright and DMCA

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material located on or linked to by the Site violates your copyright, you may notify us in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).

DMCA Notice

To file a DMCA notice, please provide the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Please send DMCA notices to: [Your Email Address]

13. Modifications to Terms

Chess Move Expert reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms and Conditions.

We will notify users of any material changes by:

Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Posting a notice on the Site homepage
Sending an email notification to registered users (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chess Move Expert, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your access to or use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights
Any content you post on the Site

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [Your Email Address].

17.2 Arbitration

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree that any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Association]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Your Location].

17.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chess Move Expert concerning the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20. Age Restrictions

The Site is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, you may not use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old.

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to use the Site and agree to these Terms.

21. Assignment

Chess Move Expert may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Chess Move Expert
Email: info@chessmoveexpert.com
Website: blog.chessmoveexpert.com

23. Acknowledgment

By using Chess Move Expert, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.

Thank you for being part of the Chess Move Expert community!