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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 20, 2026

These terms govern your use of xiangqi.one on web and mobile. They define your rights, obligations, and the rules of the platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using xiangqi.one (web or mobile application), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use xiangqi.one. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with local laws.

3. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep it up to date. Each person may only maintain one account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

4. Fair Play and Acceptable Use

You agree to play fairly and not use any form of cheating, including but not limited to: using chess engines or external assistance during games; using scripts, bots, or automated tools; sharing accounts or playing on behalf of others; intentionally losing games to manipulate ratings. Harassment, spam, hate speech, and abusive behavior toward other users are prohibited. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

5. Game Data and Rankings

Ratings, rankings, and game statistics are calculated automatically based on your gameplay. We may adjust ratings or game results to correct errors, address cheating, or maintain system integrity. Your games and ratings are visible to other users as part of the platform's features.

6. Intellectual Property

The xiangqi.one service, including its code, design, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by xiangqi.one or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or reverse engineer any part of the service without our written permission.

7. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create (such as your username and avatar). By using xiangqi.one, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and use this content as necessary to operate the service. We may remove content that violates our rules or applicable law.

8. Service Availability

We strive to keep xiangqi.one available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by service interruptions.

9. Account Termination

You may stop using xiangqi.one at any time and delete your account through the app settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms, engage in cheating or abuse, or for security reasons. Upon termination, your right to use the service ends immediately.

10. Disclaimers

xiangqi.one is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the service will be error-free, secure, or meet your expectations. You use the service at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, xiangqi.one and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of France. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of xiangqi.one shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of France.

13. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at: contact@xiangqi.one