Terms of use

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• Head of publication : Mr Sami Kouatly
• By e-mail : cnil@europe-echecs.com
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General conditions of use

The purpose of this document is to define the terms and conditions under which IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR, defined below, puts the website and the services available through the website at the disposal of users and the manner in which users access the website and use its services.

Any connection to the website is subject to compliance with these conditions.

For users, simply accessing the IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR's website through the following URL implies acceptance of all conditions described below.

Charter of Use

In logging onto the live play zone of the SimpleChess site you accept the terms of the following charter.

The live play zone of the SimpleChess site provides an environment that allows all of its members to be able to play chess, regardless of gender, age, nationality or religion.

We remind you that it is strictly forbidden:

• To create a username that is insulting, sexual, racist, defamatory, biased, etc.
• To lend your username or to share your password.
• To use analysis software to play in the game area SimpleChess.
• To insult other players or to make racist remarks.
• To intentionally let time run out without playing.
• To accept games and then cancel them without playing.
• To harass other players by, for example, sending repeated challenges or messages.
• To intentionally lose games or to accept multiple victories from a player who is intentionally losing games.
• To use SimpleChess for commercial purposes or to advertise another company.

With regard to the videos offered on the site, it is strictly prohibited to:

• Reproduce these articles in full or in part without the prior written consent of the site operator.
• Distribute the contents of these articles to any other person.

If one of the administrators of the SimpleChess site has reason to believe that I am violating or have violated the charter, the terms or conditions of the SimpleChess site or any term of this user agreement, I recognise that such an administrator has the right to take appropriate action, including, without limitation: suspension of the possibility of dialogue, temporary suspension of services, or in extreme cases, permanent exclusion.

Members who cheat or abuse the Elo system of the SimpleChess site will have their Elo adjusted and may lose the use of their “username”. The actions taken will be at the discretion of the administrators of the SimpleChess site.

What to do in the event of insults?

If you are insulted, use the contact form , in order to let us know the username of the person who insulted you, as well as the date and precise time of the insult. We will then be able to apply sanctions where necessary.

Do not forget that you have a blacklist available to you for live or deferred games which allows you to refuse to play/talk with certain players.

Remember the SimpleChess site team does everything possible to maintain a healthy and friendly play zone.

Intellectual property

The general structure of the website, as well as the text, graphics, images, sound and videos comprising it, are the property of the publisher or its partners. Any representation and/or reproduction and/or partial or whole exploitation of the services offered by the website, through any process whatsoever, without prior written authorisation from Mr Sami Kouatly and/or its partners is strictly prohibited and may constitute infringement under articles L 335-2 et seq. of the Code of Intellectual Property.

Hyperlinks

The website may contain hyperlinks to other websites on the Internet. Links to these other resources will take you away from the website.

It is possible to create a link to the introduction page of this website without explicit authorisation from IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR. No prior authorisation or request for information may be required by the publisher from a website that wishes to include a hyperlink to the publisher's website. However, it is convenient for this website to be displayed in a new browser window. Nevertheless, IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR reserves the right to request the removal of a hyperlink that it deems inconsistent with the objectives of the website.

Liability of the publisher

The information and/or documents found on this website and/or accessible through this website come from sources considered reliable.

However, this information and/or documents may contain technical inaccuracies and typographical errors.

IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR reserves the right to correct them as soon as these errors are brought to its attention.

It is highly advisable to verify the accuracy and the relevance of the information and/or documents made available on this website.

The information and/or documents available through this website are subject to modification at any time and may be updated. In particular, they may be subject to updates between the moment they are loaded and the moment the user accesses them.

The use of the information and/or documents available through this website takes place under the complete and sole responsibility of the user, who assumes all the consequences that may stem from it, without the possibility of holding IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR liable and with no recourse against the latter.

IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR shall in no case be held liable for any damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the interpretation or the use of information and/or documents available on this website.

Access to the website

The publisher strives to enable access to the website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except in cases of force majeure or an event outside the control of IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR and subject to potential breakdowns and maintenance operations necessary for the proper functioning of the website and its services.

Consequently, IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR cannot guarantee the availability of the website and/or services, reliability of the transfers and performance in terms of response times or quality. No technical support is provided to users except by telephone or through electronic means.

The publisher cannot be held liable in case of impossibility to access this website and/or use the services.

Furthermore, IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR may be driven to discontinue the website or part of its services without notice and without incurring in any penalties. The user acknowledges and accepts that IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR is not responsible for disruptions or the consequences that they may have for the user or for any third parties.

Modifications of the conditions of use

IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, these conditions of use in order to adapt them to the developments and/or the operation of the website.

Rules of Internet usage

The user acknowledges acceptance of the characteristics and limits of the Internet and, namely, acknowledges that:

IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR assumes no responsibility for the services accessible on the Internet and has no control whatsoever over the nature and the characteristics of the data that may be transferred through its server centre.

The user acknowledges that the data transferred over the Internet is not protected, especially against potential hijacking. Communication of any information deemed sensitive or confidential by the user takes place at the user's own risk.

The user acknowledges that the data transferred over the Internet may also be regulated in terms of its use or protected by property rights.

The user is solely responsible for the use of the data he/she accesses, queries and transfers over the Internet.

The user acknowledges that IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR has no means to control the contents of the services accessible through the Internet.

Applicable law

Both the website and the terms and conditions of use are governed by French law, regardless of where they are used. In the event of any dispute and after the failure of any attempts to reach an amicable solution, only French courts shall be competent to deal with this dispute.

For any questions related to these conditions of use for the website, you can write to us at the following address:

• In writing : IDEAL - INSTITUT DEVELOPPEMENT ECHECS ANIMATION LOISIR - 114 Quai Blériot 75016 PARIS
• By e-mail : cnil@europe-echecs.com