Legal & DMCA

Intellectual property information and copyright notices.

Copyright Notice

© 2024–2025 CHESS. All rights reserved. The CHESS name, logo, design, and original source code are proprietary and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit written permission from the owners.

Open Source Licenses

CHESS is built on the shoulders of open-source giants. The following libraries are used under their respective licenses:

Full license texts for each library are available in the respective package's repository on npm or GitHub.

DMCA Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of our Service to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

To File a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on CHESS infringes your copyright, provide us with a written notice containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature (or that of the authorized copyright owner)
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material on our site that is allegedly infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it
• Your contact information: name, address, telephone number, and email
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notice with the same contact information below.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Governing Law

These legal terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising out of or related to the Service shall be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

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