Terms & Conditions

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Chess Game Analysis. By accessing or using our website at https://chessgameanalysis.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

Chess Game Analysis is a free online tool that provides:

• Chess game analysis
• Move classification
• Position evaluation and engine suggestions
• Accuracy calculations for players
• Opening identification and analysis

The Service processes chess games entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript and WebAssembly technology.

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

• Analyze your own chess games
• Study chess positions and improve your game
• Learn from engine suggestions and evaluations
• Share analysis results with others
• Use the Service for educational purposes

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Cheating: Use the Service to cheat in live chess games or tournaments
• Automated Access: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the Service
• Overload: Deliberately overload or disrupt the Service's infrastructure
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Malicious Activity: Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity
• Illegal Activity: Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Harassment: Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Commercial Use: Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission

User Responsibilities

As a user of this Service, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring you have the right to analyze any chess games you upload
• Using the Service in accordance with fair play principles
• Maintaining the security of your browser and device
• Complying with the terms of service of third-party platforms (Chess.com, Lichess.org)
• Not using the analysis to cheat in live games
• Respecting intellectual property rights

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Chess Game Analysis and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Services

Chess Platforms

When you fetch games from Chess.com or Lichess.org, you are subject to their respective terms of service:

• Chess.com Terms of Service
• Lichess.org Terms of Service

Google AdSense

This Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense. By using the Service, you agree to Google's advertising policies and terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the chess analysis
• The availability or uptime of the Service
• The suitability of the Service for any particular purpose
• The absence of errors, bugs, or interruptions
• The security of data transmission

Chess analysis is provided for educational and entertainment purposes. Engine evaluations are computational assessments and may not reflect optimal human play or strategic considerations.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Chess Game Analysis shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages resulting from reliance on the analysis provided
• Damages from unauthorized access to your data
• Damages from errors, bugs, or service interruptions

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Contact Information

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

Acknowledgment

By using Chess Game Analysis, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Service.

Fair Play in Chess

Chess is a game of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. We strongly believe in fair play and ethical chess practice. Our analysis tool is designed to help you learn and improve after your games are complete, not to gain unfair advantages during live play.

Ethical Use Guidelines

• Post-Game Analysis Only: Use our tool to review completed games, not during active play
• Respect Tournament Rules: Many chess tournaments prohibit engine analysis during games
• Honor Your Opponents: Win or lose on your own merit, not with computer assistance
• Learn, Don't Cheat: The goal is to understand chess better, not to artificially inflate your rating

Responsible Use Guidelines

To get the most value from Chess Game Analysis while respecting the chess community:

Best Practices

1. Analyze Your Own Games: Focus on understanding your mistakes and patterns in your play
2. Study Positions Deeply: Don't just look at the engine's top move - understand why it's best
3. Respect Copyright: Only analyze games you have the right to analyze
4. Share Responsibly: When sharing analysis, give credit and respect others' privacy
5. Use Appropriate Depth: Higher analysis depths consume more resources - be considerate

Educational Use

Chess Game Analysis is an excellent educational tool for:

• Self-Improvement: Identify weaknesses and track progress over time
• Coaching: Teachers can use it to prepare lessons and analyze student games
• Game Study: Analyze historical games to understand chess principles
• Opening Preparation: Research opening lines and understand typical plans
• Tactical Training: Find tactical opportunities you missed in your games

Community Standards

We're building a community of chess enthusiasts who value learning and improvement. We expect all users to:

• Use the service in the spirit of chess education and improvement
• Respect the intellectual property of chess content creators
• Follow fair play principles in all chess activities
• Report any bugs or issues to help improve the service
• Provide constructive feedback to help us serve the community better