⚠️ DRAFT — Not legally reviewed
This is a working draft for a global, child-focused service. Bracketed placeholders such as [COMPANY] must be filled in, and the full text must be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication.
Terms of Service
Last updated: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
1. Acceptance of these terms
By creating an account or using Babchess (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms. If you are under [CONSENT AGE], a parent or guardian must review and consent to these Terms on your behalf, and they accept these Terms with you.
2. Eligibility & accounts
You must provide accurate information, including your date of birth, when registering. Children under [CONSENT AGE] require verifiable parental consent before using interactive features. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. One person may not maintain multiple accounts to abuse the Service.
3. Acceptable use & community rules
Because our community includes children, the following are prohibited: harassment, bullying, hate speech, sexual content, attempts to contact other users off-platform, sharing personal information, cheating (including engine assistance in rated play), and any unlawful activity. We provide reporting and moderation tools and may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.
4. Subscriptions & payments
Some features require a paid subscription. Pricing, billing cycles, trials, and renewal terms are shown at checkout and processed by our payment provider. Purchases made by a minor must be authorized by a parent or guardian. [DESCRIBE REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY AND APPLICABLE STATUTORY WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS]
5. User content
You retain ownership of content you submit (such as forum posts), and you grant us a limited license to host and display it to operate the Service. You are responsible for content you submit and confirm you have the right to share it.
6. Intellectual property
Babchess, its characters, artwork, lessons, and software are owned by [COMPANY] or its licensors and are protected by intellectual-property laws. You may not copy, resell, or create derivative works except as permitted by law.
7. Disclaimers & liability
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, including statutory consumer rights. [INSERT JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC LIABILITY LIMITS]
8. Termination
You may close your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or to protect users, especially children. Parents may request termination of a child's account.
9. Governing law & contact
These Terms are governed by the laws of [GOVERNING LAW / JURISDICTION], without prejudice to mandatory consumer-protection rights in your country of residence. Questions: [SUPPORT CONTACT EMAIL].