Chess Squad Academy Terms and Conditions

Policy updated 22nd March 2019


Welcome to Chess Squad Academy, which is operated by Skoolbo Australia PTY LTD (“Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). By purchasing a subscription to, registering an account for, or using Chess Squad Academy Services, including all of the services provided therein, and any other websites and applications that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Services”), you acknowledge that you have read and understand these Terms, and agree to be bound by them.

The “terms and conditions” governs the use of “Chess Squad Academy services” available from the domains www.chesssquad.com and associated downloadable apps. Chess Squad Academy Terms and Conditions should be read in conjunction with the Chess Squad Academy Privacy Policy; and Chess Squad Academy Child Safety Policy; which together form the full terms and conditions of Chess Squad Academy’s agreement with the User.

From time to time Chess Squad Academy may modify Chess Squad Academy Terms and Conditions. Parents will be notified of any updated policy and the most current version may be found here.

You should read all of these Terms and also our Privacy Policy and Child Safety Policy.

  1. Chess Squad Academy’s Trademarks, Logos, Graphics, Audio or Other Assets
    1. Unless otherwise stated the User may not use or alter Chess Squad Academy’s trademarks, logos, graphics, audio or other assets included in Chess Squad Academy Services in any way other than for their intended purposes.
    2. Schools are granted permission to use Chess Squad Academy logo to promote the event within their school.
  2. Reservation of Rights
    1. Chess Squad Academy reserves all right, title and interest in Chess Squad Academy Services (including all characters, storyline, images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text), and all associated copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights therein.
    2. The User may not decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer Chess Squad Academy Services, or any component thereof, by any means whatsoever.
    3. The User may not “hack” or intentionally degrade Chess Squad Academy Services.
    4. The User may not remove, alter, or obscure any product identification, copyright, or other intellectual property notices in Chess Squad Academy Services. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Chess Squad Academy.
  3. Chess Squad Academy Services Uptime
    1. Chess Squad Academy takes all reasonable steps to ensure Chess Squad Academy Services are available 24 hours every day. However, websites and other online applications sometimes encounter downtime due to server and other technical issues. Chess Squad Academy will not be liable if Chess Squad Academy Services are unavailable at any time.
    2. Where possible Chess Squad Academy will try to give advance warning of maintenance issues but shall not be obliged to do so.
  4. Responsibilities of Users
    1. It is the responsibility of each user to maintain the confidentiality of their account password.
    2. It is the responsibility of every User to in no way try to “hack” or intentionally degrade Chess Squad Academy Services.
  5. Material the User sends to Chess Squad Academy or posts on Chess Squad Academy Services
    1. With the exception of personally identifiable information (see Chess Squad Academy Privacy Policy), any material the User sends to Chess Squad Academy or posts Chess Squad Academy Services shall be considered non-proprietary and not confidential. Unless the User advises to the contrary Chess Squad Academy will be free to copy, disclose, distribute, incorporate and otherwise use such material for any and all purposes.
  6. Links to other Websites
    1. Any links to third party websites located on Chess Squad Academy services are provided for the User’s convenience only.
    2. Chess Squad Academy takes all reasonable steps to ensure any links to third party websites are appropriate. Chess Squad Academy is not responsible for the content on any linked third party website. If the User chooses to access a third party website linked to from any Chess Squad Academy service, it is at the User’s own risk. The User is encouraged to notify Chess Squad Academy if there are any inappropriate links on Chess Squad Academy services.
  7. Links from other Websites

    The User may provide a link to Chess Squad Academy services on another website on the basis that:

    1. The User does not in any way imply that Chess Squad Academy is endorsing any services or products unless this has been specifically agreed in writing with Chess Squad Academy.
    2. The User does not misrepresent the relationship between the User and Chess Squad Academy.
    3. The User does not present any false information about Chess Squad Academy.
  8. Disclaimer
    1. The use of any part of Chess Squad Academy Services is entirely at the User’s own risk, for which Chess Squad Academy shall not be liable.
    2. It is the User’s own responsibility to ensure Chess Squad Academy Services meet the User’s specific requirements.
    3. Chess Squad Academy takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the information on Chess Squad Academy’s Services is correct. However, Chess Squad Academy does not guarantee the correctness or completeness of material contained within the Chess Squad Academy Services. Chess Squad Academy may make changes to the material contained within Chess Squad Academy Services at any time and without notice.
    4. Chess Squad Academy takes all reasonable care to ensure the maintenance and security of the User’s data. However, Chess Squad Academy does not guarantee the data. Chess Squad Academy accepts no responsibility for a temporary or permanent loss of data.
  9. Maximum Liability
    1. The User agrees that Chess Squad Academy is financially liable only to the amount the User has paid in the preceding 12 months.
    2. The User agrees that Chess Squad Academy shall not be liable for any consequential damages.
    3. The User agrees that none of the Supporting Partners of Chess Squad Academy are liable in any way.
  10. Governing Jurisdiction

    The User may provide a link to Chess Squad Academy services on another website on the basis that:

    1. Chess Squad Academy Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance within Australian law. Any dispute(s) arising in connection with this Legal Notice are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian Capital Territory.
    2. If any provision of the terms and provisions within Chess Squad Academy Terms and Conditions are determined to be invalid, it shall not affect the validity and enforcement of the remaining terms and provisions within the Chess Squad Academy Terms and Conditions.