📜Club Rules & Navigation
1.Club rules
To keep our chats clean and easy to follow, please use the designated areas for your posts:
Spamming: Please don't "spam" (random memes, repetitive messages, etc.) in our club.
Advertising: Promoting your own clubs, streams, or blogs is only permitted in the Advertising Forum.
General Chat: Use the club's general chat for chess related talk.
2.Fair Play Policy
We take the integrity of the game seriously. To ensure a level playing field for all members:
No Engine Use: The use of chess engines, bots, or external assistance during live games is strictly prohibited.
No Sandbagging: Intentionally losing games to lower your rating is not allowed.
Sportsmanship: Treat your opponents with respect. Resign gracefully or play to the end; do not let the clock run out intentionally (stalling).
3.Chess.com Rules
In addition to our local club rules, all members must adhere to the official Chess.com Community Policies:
No harassment, bullying, or hate speech.
No cheating or Fair Play violations (as monitored by Chess.com’s cheat detection systems).
No inappropriate usernames or avatars.
Abide by the Chess.com Terms of Service.
4.Consequences
Failure to follow the rules above will result in the following actions, depending on the severity of the offense:
Friendly Warning: For first-time or minor formatting mistakes (e.g., posting an ad in the wrong forum).
Muting: Temporary loss of posting privileges for repeat spamming or disrespect.
Club Kick/Ban: For serious offenses, including cheating or harassment.
We’re here to play hard and chat fair. By participating in this club, you agree to uphold these standards and help us maintain a respectful environment. Now, let’s get those pieces moving—good luck and have fun!
Note: Cheating violations reported by Chess.com will result in an immediate and permanent ban from this club.