Terms of Service
Document Number: PC-LEG-003
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Version: 1.0
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website PanipatChess.com (the “Website”) and all services provided by Panipat Chess (the “Services”), a chess club and coaching academy operated by Tensai Ventures LLC.
By accessing the Website or using any of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access the Website or use the Services. If you are accessing the Website or using the Services on behalf of a minor, you represent that you are the minor’s parent or legal guardian and that you accept these Terms on the minor’s behalf.
2. Description of Services
Panipat Chess provides chess instruction, coaching, and competitive programming through in-person classes at its operating address (A-82 Sushant City Ansal, Panipat, Haryana, India – 132103) and through online platforms. The Services include, but are not limited to, group training programs (Groups A, B, and C), tournament organization, game analysis, and access to educational resources through the Website.
3. Eligibility
The Services are available to individuals of all ages. However, individuals under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Website and enroll in the Services. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
4. User Accounts and Registration
Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
5. Fees and Payment
- Fees for the Services are published on the Website or available upon request from the Executive Director. All fees are payable to Tensai Ventures LLC through the Club’s approved payment channels.
- All fees must be paid in full before the commencement of the enrolled Program Cycle.
- Refund Policy. You may request a full refund within 48 hours of completing payment. After this period, no refunds will be issued for the current Program Cycle. Missed classes without 24 hours’ prior notice are counted as attended, and no make-up class or refund will be provided. Full refund terms are set forth in the Membership Agreement (PC-LEG-001).
6. Intellectual Property
- All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and other materials (collectively, “Content”), is the property of Tensai Ventures LLC or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content on the Website without the prior written consent of Tensai Ventures LLC, except as follows: you may download or print one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the Content and retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
- All instructional materials, curricula, lesson plans, and training exercises provided during Club activities are the intellectual property of Tensai Ventures LLC. Recording, reproducing, or distributing these materials without authorization is strictly prohibited.
7. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Website or Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website.
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.
- Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including but not limited to Chess.com, FIDE, and payment processing platforms. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TENSAI VENTURES LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
PANIPAT CHESS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY STUDENT WILL ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC CHESS RATING OR COMPETITIVE RESULT. THE RATING GOALS STATED IN OUR PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS ARE ASPIRATIONAL TARGETS, AND INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DEPEND ON THE STUDENT’S EFFORT, APTITUDE, AND CONSISTENCY.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TENSAI VENTURES LLC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tensai Ventures LLC and its directors, officers, managers, members, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Website or Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through the Website.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this document and post the revised Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Club Charter, Bylaws, Membership Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Code of Conduct, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tensai Ventures LLC with respect to the Website and Services.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Panipat Chess (Operated by Tensai Ventures LLC)
Operating Address: A-82 Sushant City Ansal, Panipat, Haryana, India – 132103.
Phone: +91 90505 33859
Website: https://panipatchess.com
Email: connect@panipatchess.com