Terms of Use
General Provisions
Welcome to the Chess Academy Victoria Ni website. These Terms of Use govern the operation of the website and the provision of services related to booking chess lessons. By using the site, you agree to comply with these rules. If you do not agree with any of the points, we ask you to refrain from using the website.
Use of Content
All materials posted on the Chess Academy Victoria Ni website, including but not limited to: text articles, chess diagrams, educational materials, video lessons, graphics, and other elements (hereinafter referred to as «content»), are the intellectual property of the academy or provided with the authors’ permission. The use of this content is governed by the following terms:
- Personal Use: The website’s content is intended for personal use only. Users may view, read, and save materials for personal study purposes. However, any actions that go beyond personal use (e.g., transferring materials to third parties or using them commercially) require written consent from the Chess Academy Victoria Ni administration.
- Prohibited Use: The following actions are strictly prohibited:
- Copying, distributing, or publishing content on other platforms (websites, blogs, social networks) without prior consent.
- Modifying content for further distribution or use in commercial projects.
- Selling or commercially exploiting content (including videos, lessons, and educational materials).
- Automated data extraction (including the use of bots or parsers) to retrieve content from the website.
- Source Attribution: If a user needs to use content for non-commercial purposes, such as in educational projects, research, or blogs, an active link to the Chess Academy Victoria Ni website must always be provided as the source. This condition applies to both textual materials and images and videos.
- Intellectual Rights: All rights to the content belong to Chess Academy Victoria Ni or the respective authors and are protected by intellectual property laws. Any violation of these rights may result in legal action, including claims for damages or blocking access to the website.
- License for Use: In exceptional cases, Chess Academy Victoria Ni administration may grant users a limited license to use the website’s materials. Such a license is granted only in writing and may include special conditions for content usage.
- Responsibility for Violations: In the event of a violation of these content usage terms, Chess Academy Victoria Ni reserves the right to take measures, including but not limited to:
- Terminating access to the website and its materials;
- Filing complaints against violators to relevant services (e.g., for the removal of content from other platforms);
- Initiating legal actions in the case of significant violations of intellectual property rights.
These measures are intended to protect the content and support fair use of the academy’s resources for educational and personal purposes.
Booking Lessons
The website offers the ability to book individual and group chess lessons. When booking, the user agrees to provide accurate and up-to-date information necessary for communication and organizing the lesson. Payment for the booking is made according to the selected rate. In case of a need to change or cancel the booking, the user must notify the site administration at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time.
Payment and Refunds
Payments for lessons are processed through the payment systems listed on the website. If the user cancels the booking less than 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time, no refund will be issued. Exceptions are possible only in force majeure circumstances, which are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibility
Chess Academy Victoria Ni is not responsible for technical failures of the site that may affect access to materials or the ability to book lessons. However, we commit to promptly addressing any issues to maintain the stable operation of the resource. The user is also responsible for the accuracy of the data provided when booking lessons.
Privacy and Personal Data Processing
When booking lessons on the website, users provide personal data (name, contact number, email). This data is used exclusively for organizing lessons and is not shared with third parties without the user’s consent.
We guarantee that all provided personal data will be securely stored and will not be shared with third parties without the user’s prior consent, except in cases where required by law.
To ensure the security of personal data on our website, we use modern protection methods, including data encryption and other technical measures to prevent unauthorized access. We regularly update and review our security systems to provide maximum protection against potential threats.
Details about the privacy policy can be found in a separate section of the site.
User Rights
Users of the Chess Academy Victoria Ni website have the following rights regarding content use, provided they comply with all other Terms of Use:
- Right to View and Learn: Users have the right to freely view all content posted on the website and use it for personal educational purposes. This includes reading articles, viewing video materials, and using educational resources to improve chess skills.
- Right to Download for Personal Use: Users may download available materials from the website (if such functions are provided) for personal use, provided they do not distribute or use them for commercial purposes.
- Right to Request Information: Users have the right to ask questions, leave feedback, and communicate with the site administration regarding content and materials. This right includes requesting additional information on lessons, materials, and content posted on the site.
- Right to Correct Data (if necessary): If a user needs to clarify or correct personal data that may have been provided when booking lessons, they can request changes or deletion of this data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
- Right to Decline Content Usage: The user has the right to stop using the website and its content at any time if they disagree with the Terms of Use or any changes to them.
- Right to Protect Their Rights: Users have the right to protect their intellectual property rights if their content (e.g., comments, reviews, or other forms of user participation) has been improperly used or distributed on the site without their consent. In such cases, they may contact the site administration to resolve the issue.
Users also agree to exercise their rights in accordance with applicable laws and site rules.
Disclaimer
The Chess Academy Victoria Ni website provides materials, lessons, and information solely for educational and entertainment purposes. The site administration does not guarantee the absolute accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or interpretations of the materials provided.
- Educational Purpose of Content: All materials posted on the site are intended to improve chess skills and provide general information. However, the success in learning depends on the efforts and individual abilities of each user. The Chess Academy Victoria Ni administration is not responsible for the results that the user may or may not achieve based on the site’s materials.
- Technical Failures: The site administration does not guarantee uninterrupted operation of the resource. Temporary failures, technical malfunctions, interruptions in the operation of the site or content availability may occur. We take all possible measures to minimize such issues but cannot be held liable for losses caused by temporary unavailability of the site.
- Links to Third-Party Resources: The Chess Academy Victoria Ni website may contain links to third-party websites, for the content and policies of which the administration is not responsible. By clicking on such links, the user acts at their own risk. The administration does not guarantee the accuracy and safety of information posted on third-party resources.
- Financial Disclaimer: The Chess Academy Victoria Ni website does not provide financial services and is not responsible for any financial decisions made by users based on the information posted on the site. All materials provided on the website, including lessons, articles, and other educational resources, are intended solely for educational purposes and cannot be considered professional financial or legal advice. Users are solely responsible for any expenses or decisions related to the use of the site’s content. Chess Academy Victoria Ni is not liable for any losses or financial damages that may arise from the use of the site’s materials.
- Content Changes: The Chess Academy Victoria Ni administration reserves the right to change, update, or remove any content on the site at any time without prior notice. We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from changes or deletion of materials.
By using the site, the user accepts full responsibility for their actions and decisions based on the use of the materials provided. We strongly recommend critically evaluating the information and using it within the scope of personal educational goals.
Service Interruption
Chess Academy Victoria Ni reserves the right to temporarily suspend the operation of the site for technical maintenance, updates, or troubleshooting. We strive to minimize such interruptions and, if possible, notify users in advance of scheduled work. However, unforeseen technical failures may occur, which may lead to temporary access restrictions to the site without prior notice.
Chess Academy Victoria Ni is not responsible for any losses or inconveniences caused by the temporary unavailability of the site during such service interruptions.
Friendly Dispute Resolution
In the event of any disputes or claims related to the use of the Chess Academy Victoria Ni website, we encourage users to seek amicable resolutions. Users can contact the site administration through the contact details provided on the site to explain their issue or suggestion.
We commit to reviewing the request in a reasonable time and making every effort to reach a mutually acceptable solution. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, the parties may consider alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation.
Changes to the Terms
Chess Academy Victoria Ni reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Users are encouraged to periodically check this section for updates. Continued use of the site after changes have been made implies your agreement with the new terms.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the Terms of Use or the services of the site, you can contact us using the “Contact Us” button
