Privacy Policy

Last modified: January 18, 2025

1. Introduction

This policy describes the types of information James Canty III ("Company," "we," or "us") may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit Chess IQ Academy website ("Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.We collect data:

Directly from our WebsiteThrough electronic communications between you and our WebsiteFrom our official social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube)

This policy does not cover:

Data we gather offlineInformation collected by third parties, even if accessed through our Website

2. Information We Collect About You

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

Information You Give Us Voluntarily

Account Information: Email address, username, password, and optional profile informationPurchase Information: Name, payment information, and billing address when you make purchasesCourse Progress: Your progress through chess courses and lessonsCommunications: Information you provide when contacting support or participating in surveysUser-Generated Content: Comments, forum posts, and chat messagesTournament Information: When participating in online tournaments, including chess experience and rank

Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data: General, anonymized information about how users interact with our WebsiteTechnical Data: Information about your browsing equipment, IP address, and patternsAnalytics Data: Information about how you use our features and services

Information From Third Parties

Payment Processors: Limited information from payment transactionsAuthentication Providers: If you sign in using third-party servicesOther Chess Platforms: If you choose to connect your accounts from other chess platforms

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in three main ways:

Directly From You

When you register on our siteWhen you purchase courses or servicesWhen you participate in surveys or provide feedbackWhen you contact us with questions

Automatic Collection

Details of your visits to our WebsiteYour progress through chess courses and lessonsInformation collected through cookies and similar tracking technologiesInteraction data from our marketing emails

Third-Party Sources

Service providers and business partnersAnalytics providersSocial media platforms when you interact with our content

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Deliver and improve our chess training servicesPersonalize your learning experienceProcess your transactionsCommunicate with you about your accountSend you updates about new courses and featuresAnalyze and improve our Website performanceComply with legal obligations

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal informationCorrect inaccurate dataRequest deletion of your dataOpt-out of marketing communicationsControl your cookie preferences

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, do not use our Website or provide any information about yourself to us.

8. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:Email: [email protected]

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. Your continued use of our Website after we make changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.

Terms and Conditions

Last modified: January 18, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you and James Canty III ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the Chess IQ Academy website and services.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership

The Website and its original content, features, functionality, and course materials (including but not limited to text, graphics, videos, images, and chess training content) are owned by James Canty III and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Course Content

All chess course content, training materials, and related resources are the intellectual property of James Canty IIICourse materials may not be downloaded, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any purpose without our prior written consentYou may not record, screenshot, or share course videos or interactive sessions without explicit permissionDownloading or saving course content for offline use is not permitted unless specifically enabled by our platform

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to:

Access and use our Website and services for personal, non-commercial purposesView course content through our platform while your subscription is activeParticipate in interactive features when offeredUse training tools and resources as intended within our platform

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

You must be at least 16 years old to create an accountYou must provide accurate and complete informationYou are responsible for maintaining the security of your accountYou must notify us of any unauthorized access

Account Security

Keep your password confidential and secureDo not share your account credentials with othersLog out after using shared or public computersYou are responsible for all activities under your account

Account Inactivity and Automatic Deletion

To maintain platform efficiency and data management:

An account is considered "inactive" after 6 months without login or engagementInactive accounts may be automatically deleted without noticeAccounts with any purchase history are exempt from automatic deletionYou will receive email notification before account deletionOnce deleted, account data cannot be recovered

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account:

At our discretion, without noticeFor violations of these TermsFor harmful conduct toward other usersFor extended periods of inactivityFor any other reason we deem necessary

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Website in any unlawful mannerAttempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the WebsiteShare or distribute course content without permissionInterfere with or disrupt the Website's functionalityImpersonate another person or entityUse the Website for commercial purposes without our consent

5. Purchases and Payment

Course Purchases

All purchases are final unless otherwise specifiedPrices are subject to change without noticeYou agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase information

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of purchaseRefunds are provided at our discretion based on course completion and usage

6. User Content and Contributions

User Content Rights

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Website, including comments, forum posts, reviews, and educational materialsBy submitting content, you grant us (and our partners) a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, perform, and display your content for any purposeYour content is neither confidential nor proprietary once submitted

Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have necessary rights to the content you postYour content does not violate any third party's rightsYour content complies with these Terms and all applicable lawsYou are responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of your content

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that is:

Illegal or promotes illegal activitiesHarassing, abusive, or threateningInfringing on intellectual property rightsFalse or misleadingSpam or commercial solicitationContaining personal or sensitive informationViolating any person's privacy rightsHarmful to minors

Our Rights Over User Content

We reserve the right to:

Review, monitor, or remove any content at our discretionTake action against content that violates our terms or may be harmfulShare user information with authorities if required by lawTerminate access for users who repeatedly violate these terms

Review and Responsibility

We do not review all content before postingWe are not liable for the accuracy or quality of user contentWe may remove content at any time without notice

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, James Canty III shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless James Canty III from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, including legal fees, arising out of your violation of these Terms, your use of the Website, or your violation of any rights of another.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or through the Website.

11. Geographic Limitations and Governing Law

Geographic Limitations

The Website is operated from the United States. We make no claims that the Website or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of New York.

Arbitration

At our sole discretion, we may require you to submit any disputes arising from these Terms of Use or use of the Website to final and binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association applying New York law.

Time Limitation

Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Email: [email protected]