Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GruntChess.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our service.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Grunt Chess reserves the right to terminate accounts that violate our community standards.

3. Fair Play and Anti-Cheating

Grunt Chess is a platform built on skill and integrity. To ensure a fair environment, the following are strictly prohibited:

  • The use of chess engines, bots, or any external assistance during a game.
  • "Sandbagging" (intentionally losing games to lower your rating).
  • Creating multiple accounts to manipulate ratings or tournament results.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate account closure and the forfeiture of any associated data.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use Grunt Chess to:

  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other players.
  • Distribute spam or malicious code.
  • Post content that is offensive, unlawful, or infringes on the rights of others.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on GruntChess.com, including code, graphics, and the "Grunt Chess" name, is the property of Grunt Chess and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any part of the service without prior written consent.

6. Limitation of Liability

Grunt Chess is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to loss of data, service interruptions, or disputes between users.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

8. Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: support@gruntchess.com