1. Introduction
Welcome to ChessFlare.com. By using our services, you fully and unreservedly accept these Terms of Service (ToS).
If you do not agree with these ToS, you must not use ChessFlare.com.
2. Definitions
- “We” / “ChessFlare”: Bastien Vanhove EI, operator of ChessFlare.com.
- “User”: any natural or legal person using ChessFlare.com.
- “Services”: all features offered by ChessFlare.com (game import and analysis, annotations, Elo tracking, etc.).
- “Account”: personal space created by the User.
3. Description of Services
ChessFlare notably allows Users to:
- import, store, and analyze chess games,
- annotate and comment on games,
- track performance (Elo rating, statistics),
- access premium features through a paid subscription.
We do our best to ensure continuous availability but cannot guarantee the absence of interruptions or bugs.
4. Account Creation
An account can be created via:
- Email + password,
- Google login (OAuth).
The User is responsible for keeping login credentials confidential and for the accuracy of the information provided.
5. Subscriptions and Payments
ChessFlare offers two auto-renewing plans:
- Monthly subscription,
- Annual subscription.
Payments are processed by Stripe.
The subscription renews automatically until canceled.
The User may cancel at any time from their account, no later than 24 hours before the renewal date.
No refunds are provided, except in exceptional cases.
The subscription remains active until the end of the paid period.
6. Right of Withdrawal
In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to digital content supplied immediately after purchase, where the User has expressly waived this right.
👉 By subscribing to ChessFlare, you agree that access to the service begins immediately after payment and you waive your right of withdrawal.
7. User Obligations
The User agrees to:
- comply with applicable laws,
- not cheat or misuse the features,
- not bypass security measures,
- not share illegal, hateful, violent, sexual, or rights-infringing content,
- not disrupt the proper functioning of the service (spam, overload, malware).
Any violation may result in immediate suspension or deletion of the account, without refund.
8. Limitation of Liability
ChessFlare shall not be held liable for:
- interruptions or data loss,
- indirect damages related to the use of the service,
- damages exceeding the amount paid by the User during the last 12 months.
Nothing excludes our liability in cases of gross negligence, death, or personal injury caused by our negligence.
9. Termination
The User may close their account at any time.
ChessFlare may suspend or delete an account in case of violation of these ToS or harmful behavior.
10. Personal Data
Using ChessFlare involves the collection and processing of data (email, username, Elo rating, games, annotations) in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
11. Modifications
ChessFlare may modify the ToS at any time. Users will be notified of changes (by email or on-site notification). Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These ToS are governed by French law.
In the event of a dispute, exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the courts of Paris, France.