Terms of Service

# XRP CHESS — Terms of Service

**Last updated:** April 2026

By using the XRP CHESS bot or website, you agree to the following terms.

## Description

XRP CHESS is a free Discord chess bot and companion website featuring NFT art from the XRP CHESS collection on the XRP Ledger. The platform provides chess gameplay (single player, arcade mode, cross-platform multiplayer), learning tools (100 university lessons, daily puzzles, post-game analysis), tournaments, player profiles, and cosmetic piece skins.

## Free to Use

XRP CHESS is completely free. There are no paid features, subscriptions, premium tiers, or in-app purchases. All 394 piece skins are available to every player at no cost and require no NFT ownership. Tournament entry requires the Pawn role on the Discord server (obtained by owning an XRP CHESS NFT and verifying ownership).

## Fair Play

- The bot includes an AI anti-cheat system that monitors PvP and tournament games
- Using external chess engines, analysis tools, or assistance during games is prohibited
- Players caught cheating may receive flags on their profile or be permanently blacklisted
- Server admins can manage anti-cheat actions through the Admin Portal

## User Conduct

- Use the bot and website in accordance with Discord's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and applicable law
- Do not attempt to exploit, abuse, or disrupt the bot's or website's functionality
- Do not spam commands, API endpoints, or intentionally trigger rate limits
- Treat other players with respect during games, in chat, and in bug reports
- Do not create multiple accounts to circumvent bans, rate limits, or anti-cheat flags
- Submitted bug reports and feature requests must not contain abusive, threatening, or illegal content

## NFT Art

- The 394 piece skins displayed in the bot are artwork from the XRP CHESS NFT collection
- Piece skins are free cosmetic content for all users — no ownership or purchase is required
- The art is displayed for entertainment purposes within the Discord bot

## XRPawnsley (AI Feature)

- XRPawnsley is an AI-powered character that lives on the website. He is for entertainment and education only.
- XRPawnsley is **NOT a financial advisor**. He will never provide investment advice, price predictions, or tell you to buy, sell, or trade any asset. Any XRP enthusiasm he expresses is character personality, not financial guidance.
- XRPawnsley's chess knowledge is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. For serious chess study, consult established resources.
- XRPawnsley remembers your username and chess-related topics across sessions to provide a personalised experience. No personal information is stored.
- Play style assessments (aggressive, defensive, positional, etc.) are algorithmic estimates based on game history and may not be fully accurate.
- XRPawnsley features may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance or high traffic.

## Availability

- XRP CHESS is provided as-is with no guarantees of uptime or availability
- The bot may be updated, modified, or taken offline at any time
- Game data, ratings, and statistics may be reset during major updates

## Open Source Components

XRP CHESS uses open-source software including Stockfish (GPLv3+), chess.js (BSD-2-Clause), Next.js (MIT), React (MIT), and others. Full attribution is available at /legal/credits. By using the Stockfish engine (which runs in your browser via WebAssembly), you acknowledge its GPL license terms.

## Limitation of Liability

XRP CHESS and its creators are not liable for any damages, losses, or disputes arising from use of the bot or website. Both are free entertainment tools provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

## Changes

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the bot constitutes acceptance of the current terms.

## Contact

- Discord: https://discord.gg/vwA33NRBNp
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/XRPCHESS