Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the findyourchesscoach website ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Since this is currently a demonstration website, these terms serve as a template for a live service.

2. Description of Service

findyourchesscoach is intended to be a platform that connects chess students with qualified chess coaches. In the live version, this would include:

• Browse and search for chess coaches based on skill level, specialization, and preferences
• View coach profiles, qualifications, and reviews
• Book coaching sessions and manage appointments
• Secure payment processing for coaching services
• Communication tools between students and coaches
• Progress tracking and lesson history

3. Mock Website Limitations

As this is currently a mock website:

• No actual coaching services are provided
• No real coaches are listed or available
• No payments are processed or accepted
• No bookings can be made or confirmed
• All information displayed is for demonstration purposes only

4. User Responsibilities

In the live version, users would be responsible for:

• Providing accurate and truthful information during registration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials
• Using the service for lawful purposes only
• Respecting the intellectual property rights of coaches and the platform
• Abiding by the community guidelines and code of conduct
• Making timely payments for booked coaching sessions

5. Coach Responsibilities

Chess coaches using the platform would be required to:

• Provide accurate information about their qualifications and experience
• Maintain professional standards in all interactions
• Honor scheduled appointments and provide adequate notice for cancellations
• Ensure a safe learning environment for all students
• Communicate clearly about lesson expectations and requirements
• Handle payments and financial transactions professionally

6. Payment Terms

In the live version of the platform:

• All payments would be processed through secure third-party payment processors
• Coach rates and availability would be clearly displayed
• Refunds would be handled according to our cancellation and refund policy
• Platform fees may apply to coaching transactions
• Payment disputes would be resolved through our customer support

7. Cancellation and Refund Policy

In a live version, our cancellation policy would likely include:

• Minimum 24-hour notice for cancellations without penalty
• Partial refunds for late cancellations
• Coach-specific cancellation policies communicated upfront
• Emergency exceptions for serious circumstances
• Clear dispute resolution procedures

8. Intellectual Property

The findyourchesscoach platform and its original content, features, and functionality would remain the exclusive property of the company. Users would retain rights to their submitted content while granting the platform necessary usage rights.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information in the live version of the platform.

10. Disclaimers

This mock website is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties. In a live version:

• We would disclaim all warranties regarding service availability and reliability
• Coach qualifications and reviews would be verified, but the platform would not guarantee outcomes
• Users would be responsible for their own learning progress and practice
• Third-party integrations would be provided "as available"

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event would findyourchesscoach be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms. In the live version, this would include termination for fraudulent activity, abuse of coaches, or violations of our community guidelines.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes would be resolved through binding arbitration or appropriate legal proceedings.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we would provide at least 30 days notice before any new terms take effect.

15. Contact Information

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