1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shatrang Online, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service
• Users aged 13-17 must have parental/guardian permission
• You must provide accurate information during registration
• One account per person

3. User Account

3.1 Account Security

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Keep your account credentials secure

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms
• Use cheating software or engines
• Engage in abusive behavior
• Create multiple accounts

You may close your account and discontinue use of the Service at any time.

4. Your Rights as a User

As a user of Shatrang Online, you have the right to:

• Access and play chess games on our platform freely (subject to account standing)
• Expect a fair and cheat-free gaming environment
• Control your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy
• Report abuse, bugs, or concerns to our support team

5. Your Responsibilities

To maintain a healthy community, you agree to:

• Respect other players and staff members at all times
• Play fairly and competitively without external assistance
• Keep your account credentials secure
• Not attempt to reverse-engineer or harm the platform's infrastructure

6. Acceptable Use & User Conduct

Shatrang Online is a community for chess lovers. To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all users, you MUST NOT:

• Use chess engines, bots, or external assistance during games
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
• Use offensive usernames or profile content
• Intentionally stall or abandon games
• Create multiple accounts to manipulate ratings
• Post spam, phishing, or malicious content
• Engage in hate speech, discrimination, or public shaming

Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent banning of your account.

7. Virtual Goods and Currency

If the Service includes virtual goods or currency:

• They have no real-world monetary value
• They cannot be exchanged for cash or real currency
• We reserve the right to manage, regulate, or modify virtual goods as necessary

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Velovid Software shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Velovid Software
Email: shatrangonline@velovid.net
Website: shatrangonline.com/contact