Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using TopChess100.com ("the Website," "our Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these Terms of Service, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and TopChess100 ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at any time.

2. Description of Service

TopChess100 provides free access to chess player rankings, statistics, and tournament information. Our service includes:

• Live FIDE chess ratings and rankings for top players worldwide
• Player statistics including Classical, Rapid, Blitz, and Junior categories
• Player comparison tools and historical rating data
• Live tournament broadcasts from Lichess.org
• Chess insights and performance analytics

3. Use License and Restrictions

3.1 Permitted Use

Permission is granted to temporarily access and view the materials (information, statistics, and data) on TopChess100's website for personal, non-commercial use only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials for commercial purposes
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data using automated tools without permission

3.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Service for any purpose
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service

4. Data Accuracy and Disclaimers

4.1 Chess Data Sources

The chess player data, ratings, and rankings displayed on TopChess100 are sourced from third-party providers including:

• FIDE (International Chess Federation): Official ratings and player information
• 2700chess.com API: Aggregated chess statistics and rankings
• Lichess.org API: Live tournament broadcasts and game data

4.2 Data Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, TopChess100 makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data displayed. Chess ratings and rankings are updated periodically based on official FIDE publications and third-party API updates.

Important Notes:

• FIDE ratings are typically updated monthly based on tournament results
• Live ratings may differ from official FIDE ratings due to recent tournament performance
• Data delays or discrepancies may occur due to API limitations or update schedules
• We are not responsible for errors or omissions in third-party data sources

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content (excluding chess player data sourced from third parties), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of TopChess100 and its licensors.

The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without prior written consent.

Third-Party Data: Chess player information, ratings, and statistics are publicly available data sourced from FIDE and other chess organizations. We do not claim ownership of this data but provide it as a service to chess enthusiasts.

6. User Conduct and Responsibilities

As a user of TopChess100, you agree to:

• Use the Service responsibly and in accordance with these Terms
• Not misrepresent the source or accuracy of data obtained from our Service
• Respect the intellectual property rights of TopChess100 and third parties
• Not use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Not impersonate or attempt to impersonate TopChess100 or any other user

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The materials and services on TopChess100's website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. TopChess100 makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties or conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of chess data and statistics
• Uninterrupted or error-free service operation
• Security of data transmission or storage

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall TopChess100 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 materials on TopChess100's website, even if TopChess100 or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Specific to Chess Data: We are not liable for any decisions made based on chess ratings, rankings, or statistics displayed on our Service. Users should verify critical information with official FIDE sources when necessary.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TopChess100 and its licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
• Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party

10. Third-Party Links and Services

TopChess100 may contain links to third-party websites or services (including Lichess.org for tournament broadcasts) that are not owned or controlled by TopChess100.

TopChess100 has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that TopChess100 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 any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

11. Modifications to Service

TopChess100 reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice at any time. You agree that TopChess100 shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

12. Termination

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

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which TopChess100 operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Negotiation: First, contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation
3. Arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Website: topchess100.com
• Email: Contact form available on our website