# Legal & Disclaimer ## Important Notice **CHESS3 is an independent project and is not affiliated with Chess.com, FIDE, or any other chess organization.** *** ## Risk Disclosure ### Investment Risks Participation in the Chess3 ecosystem involves various risks that you should carefully consider: * **Cryptocurrency Volatility**: Digital asset values can fluctuate significantly * **NFT Market Risk**: NFT values are subject to market conditions and demand * **Platform Development Risk**: No guarantee of future platform success or completion * **Regulatory Risk**: Blockchain regulations are evolving and may impact the project * **Smart Contract Risk**: Technical vulnerabilities may exist despite best efforts * **Play-to-Earn Uncertainty**: Earnings from gameplay are not guaranteed ### No Financial Advice Nothing in this whitepaper or on our platforms constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Always conduct your own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. *** ## Regulatory Compliance Chess3 is committed to operating within all applicable laws and regulations. We will: * Monitor regulatory developments globally * Adapt our platform as frameworks evolve * Implement KYC/AML procedures where required * Cooperate with regulatory authorities * Restrict access in prohibited jurisdictions *** ## Intellectual Property ### Chess3 Ownership All Chess3 branding, platform code, and related intellectual property are proprietary to the Chess3 team. ### NFT License Chessalienz: Pawnz NFT holders receive a limited license to: * Display their NFT artwork * Use their NFT for personal purposes * Use their NFT for commercial purposes (merchandise, content creation, etc.) This license is non-exclusive and transferable with the NFT. ### Restrictions NFT holders may not: * Claim ownership of the underlying intellectual property * Use the artwork in a way that damages the Chess3 brand * Misrepresent affiliation with Chess3 * Use the artwork for illegal purposes *** ## Platform Terms ### Service Availability * Platform access is provided "as is" * We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services * No guarantee of uninterrupted service * Maintenance and updates may cause temporary downtime ### User Responsibilities Users are responsible for: * Securing their wallet and private keys * Complying with local laws and regulations * Their own gameplay and conduct * Understanding the risks involved ### Prohibited Activities The following are strictly prohibited: * Cheating or using exploits * Bot accounts or automated gameplay (beyond daily limits) * Market manipulation * Harassment or abusive behavior * Money laundering or illegal activities Violations may result in account suspension or permanent ban. *** ## Privacy ### Data Collection We collect minimal data necessary for platform operation: * Wallet addresses (public blockchain data) * Gameplay statistics * Communication preferences ### Data Usage Your data is used to: * Provide platform services * Improve user experience * Communicate updates * Prevent fraud and abuse We will never sell your personal data to third parties. *** ## Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law: * Chess3 and its team members are not liable for any losses * Users participate at their own risk * No warranties are provided, express or implied * Maximum liability is limited to the amount paid by the user *** ## Dispute Resolution ### Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of \[Jurisdiction TBA]. ### Arbitration Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, except where prohibited by law. *** ## Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through: * Website announcements * Discord notifications * Twitter/X posts * Email (if provided) Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance. *** ## Contact For legal inquiries: * Email: (coming soon) * Discord: \[Join our server] *** ## Acknowledgment By participating in Chess3, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and disclaimers. *** *Last updated: November 2025* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://chess3-1.gitbook.io/chess3/team-and-legal/legal-and-disclaimer.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.