Terms of Use
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Acceptance of Terms
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These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the School of Chess website (“the Website”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease use of the Website.
Ownership and Intellectual Property
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All content, materials, graphics, text, logos, branding, curriculum resources, and other intellectual property displayed on the Website (“Content”) are owned by or licensed to School of Chess. Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, you must not reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, or communicate any Content without prior written consent from School of Chess.
Permitted use includes:
Viewing and accessing Content for personal, non‑commercial educational purposes
Downloading or printing materials solely for participation in School of Chess programs
Any unauthorised use may constitute a breach of intellectual property law.
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Website Access and Use
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You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of School of Chess or any third party. You must not:
Interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or related systems
Introduce malware, harmful code, or automated data‑collection tools
Use the Website in any way that may cause damage, loss, or impairment to School of Chess or other users
School of Chess reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who breaches these Terms.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless School of Chess, its directors, staff, contractors, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.
School of Chess may amend these Terms of Use at any time. Any updated version will be published on the Website and will take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland in relation to any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website.
For enquiries regarding these Terms of Use, permissions, or legal matters, please contact:
School of Chess
Email: admin@sochess.com.au
Phone: 0424 865 507
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Accuracy and Availability of Information
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School of Chess endeavours to ensure that information on the Website is accurate, current, and complete. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content. Information, including program details, schedules, policies, and fees, may be updated or amended at any time without notice.
School of Chess does not guarantee uninterrupted or error‑free access to the Website.
Third‑Party Links
The Website may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. School of Chess does not endorse, approve, or control third‑party content and is not responsible for any loss, damage, or liability arising from your use of external sites.
Privacy and Data Handling
Your use of the Website is subject to the School of Chess Privacy Policy, which outlines how personal information is collected, stored, used, and disclosed. By using the Website, you consent to the handling of your personal information in accordance with that policy.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, School of Chess:
Excludes all warranties, guarantees, and representations relating to the Website and its Content
Is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website
Is not responsible for any loss of data, system failure, or security breach resulting from your use of the Website
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded.