Terms of Service

ChessMaple Academy
Last updated: October 19, 2026

Welcome to ChessMaple Academy. By visiting our website, registering for a program, or attending any class, club night, or tournament, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. About Us

ChessMaple Academy provides chess instruction, practice sessions, and tournaments for players of all ages and levels. In these Terms, “ChessMaple Academy,” “we,” “us,” and “our” mean the Academy and its coaches and staff. “You” means the participant, or the parent or legal guardian registering on behalf of a participant under 18.

2. Eligibility and Registration

  • Our programs are open to players of all levels and ages.

  • Participants under 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian, who accepts these Terms on their behalf and is responsible for their conduct.

  • You agree to provide accurate, current information when registering, including emergency contact details.

3. Programs and Services

We may offer classes, club nights, training programs, drop-in sessions, and tournaments. Schedules, coaches, formats, and availability may change, and we will make reasonable efforts to notify you of changes in advance.

4. Payments

Fees for programs and events are provided at the time of registration. Payment is due as stated at registration, unless we agree otherwise. We may update our fees from time to time, and changes will not affect programs you have already paid for. We may suspend participation if a payment is not completed.

5. Cancellations and Absences

Refund, credit, and make-up policies are provided at the time of registration and may vary by program. Missed sessions are generally not refunded or credited unless we agree otherwise. If we cancel a session or event, we will offer a reasonable alternative, such as a make-up session or credit.

6. Tournaments and Ratings

  • Participants must follow posted tournament rules and the directions of the tournament director, whose decisions are final.

  • Rated events are subject to the rules of the applicable rating organization.

  • We do not guarantee any rating change, result, or ranking.

7. Code of Conduct

All participants and parents or guardians agree to:

  • Treat coaches, staff, and other players with respect and good sportsmanship.

  • Refrain from bullying, harassment, discrimination, or abusive language.

  • Play fairly. Cheating of any kind is prohibited.

  • Follow venue rules and take care of equipment and facilities.

We may warn, suspend, or remove any participant who violates these rules.

8. Health, Safety, and Supervision

  • Parents or guardians are responsible for their child’s arrival, pick-up, and supervision outside scheduled session times.

  • Please let us know of any medical conditions or needs we should be aware of.

  • Participants must follow staff instructions and venue safety rules.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChessMaple Academy and its coaches and staff are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from participation in our programs, except where caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

10. Photos and Media

We may take photos or videos at classes and events for use on our website, social media, and promotional materials. If you do not want yourself or your child included, please tell us in writing.

11. Website Use

When using our website, you agree not to use it for unlawful purposes, attempt to access systems or data you are not authorized to access, or copy our content without permission.

12. Intellectual Property

All lesson materials, logos, text, graphics, and other content provided by ChessMaple Academy belong to us or our licensors and are for personal, non-commercial use only.

13. Privacy

We collect and use personal information only to run our programs and communicate with you. Please see our [Privacy Policy] for details.

14. Termination

We may suspend or end access to our programs or website if these Terms or our Code of Conduct are violated. You may stop participating at any time.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows when they were last revised. Continued use of our services means you accept the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada.

17. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:

ChessMaple Academy
chessmaple.com

By registering for or attending any ChessMaple Academy program, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.