Small Print & Policies

Access Checkmate's policies and terms. Understand our guidelines for fair play, user conduct, and platform usage in online chess.

At Checkmate Live, we are committed to fairness, transparency, and competitive integrity. This section highlights our key policies ensuring all players understand their rights and responsibilities.

We regularly review and update our policies to adapt to emerging challenges, maintaining a safe and level playing field for all. It is every player’s responsibility to stay informed about the latest rules, including those governing professional and Echess-rated games, promotions, and platform usage.

🔹 Tournament-Specific Rules: Each tournament may have additional specific regulations beyond the policies listed here. Be sure to review the rules for any tournament you participate in.

🔹 Policy Conflicts & Final Determinations: If you believe a policy or its terms conflict with another, please notify our team for clarification. The Checkmate Live team reserves the right to update policies as needed and will make all final determinations in accordance with our Code of Conduct and applicable laws. Any updates will be communicated transparently, and all enforcement decisions will be made fairly and consistently.

By participating in Checkmate Live, you agree to uphold these standards and contribute to a respectful and thriving chess community.

Checkmate Live Policies & Guidelines

Below, you'll find all our current policies, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive environment for all players:

📜 Key Policies

Core Platform Policies

• 🔹 [Code of Conduct] – Expectations for fair and respectful gameplay.

• 🔹 [Terms of Service] – Our official terms governing platform use.

• 🔹 [Fair Play Policy] – Enforcement of anti-cheat and fair play standards.

• 🔹 [Privacy Policy] – How we collect, store, and protect your data.

• 🔹 [Security Policy] – Measures to ensure a safe and secure gaming environment.

Community & Engagement Policies

• 🎨 [Fan Art Policy] – Guidelines for using Checkmate Live branding and assets.

• 🏆 [Refer-A-Mate Policy] – How referrals and rewards work.

• ⚡ [Maker League Licence Terms] – Rules for third-party leagues and tournaments.

• 🔖 [Intellectual Property Policy] – Rules for using Checkmate Live’s trademarks and content.