Data Controller & Jurisdiction

Entity details, data controller role, and governing law for platform operations.


Data Controller

The Checkmate Live platform is operated by Checkmate Live Pty Ltd (ACN 694 727 743), which acts as the data controller for platform user data.

Registered Address: 81–83 Campbell Street Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 2010 Australia

Regional Operations: Regional operations may be coordinated from the UAE, with live operations and compliance support from Australia.


Data Processing

Data is processed through controlled systems and approved providers, including edge and regional infrastructure to localise data handling where applicable.

For details on data collection, use, and your rights, see our Privacy Policy.


Governing Law

Platform Use: Governed by New South Wales law (Australia)

Tournament Conditions: Governed by:

  • Published tournament rules

  • Rules of the event host or federation (where applicable)

  • FIDE regulations (for FIDE-rated events)

  • Echess regulations (for Asian Chess Federation events)


Dispute Resolution

For account or enforcement disputes, see our Enforcement and Appeals process.

For general legal inquiries, contact via in-app chat on play.checkmate.livearrow-up-right.


For company information, see Company.

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