Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 07, 2026

Welcome to ChessHints.com (the "Site"). The Site is operated by ChessHints.com ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site and its services, including playing chess against AI, analyzing positions, solving puzzles, and reading educational content (collectively, the "Services").

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

1. Use of the Site

You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree to use the Site in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Site or its servers
• Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without our written permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
• Engage in excessive or abusive usage that impacts Site performance for others

4. Intellectual Property

The Site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, chess puzzles, articles, and software (except for the open-source Stockfish engine), are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

Stockfish is open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) v3. For details, see https://stockfishchess.org/about/.

5. Third-Party Services

The Site uses the open-source Stockfish chess engine, which runs in your browser. We may also integrate third-party analytics or hosting services. These third parties have their own terms and privacy policies, and your use of the Site may be subject to them.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. Chess analysis and hints are powered by Stockfish and provided for educational and entertainment purposes only; they are not professional advice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed $50 USD.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in the United States.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: contact(at)chesshints.com

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