Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 11, 2026 • Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to ChessResults.com.in. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, tournament archives, ratings data, live board broadcasts, and software tools.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using ChessResults.com.in, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of our website.
2. Permitted Use & Intellectual Property
The content on ChessResults.com.in—including interface designs, branding, algorithms, statistical visualizations, PGN replayer software, and analytical summaries—is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.
- You may view, print, or download tournament results, pairing sheets, and PGN files for personal, coaching, study, and non-commercial educational purposes.
- You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of our custom interface code or automated services without express written permission from ChessResults.com.in.
3. Tournament Submissions & Arbiter Integrity
Tournament data uploaded to ChessResults.com.in must be submitted by verified arbiters, tournament directors, or accredited national chess associations using official FIDE-compliant pairing software (such as Swiss-Manager or FIDE Dutch engine). The submitter certifies that:
- All player names, FIDE IDs, title designations, and round results are authentic and verified against official score-sheets.
- Pairings comply with the official FIDE Laws of Chess and Handbook tournament regulations.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties & Rating Calculations
ChessResults.com.in provides live rating estimates ($\Delta R$), Buchholz tie-breaks, and performance ratings for informational and sports tracking purposes. Official FIDE rating lists are governed and published exclusively on a monthly basis by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) at ratings.fide.com. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free server availability.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall ChessResults.com.in, its founders, arbiters, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this platform, including any scheduling disputes or tournament pairing decisions made by external organizers.
6. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
7. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact our legal team at: