Welcome to ChessFlux, a community built on respect, learning, and shared passion for the game of chess. To ensure an inclusive and focused environment for all players and learners, we ask that you read and adhere to the following club rules.
1. Advertising Policy
Advertising of any kind is strictly prohibited without prior approval. This includes, but is not limited to: - Unsolicited links to blogs, clubs, Discord servers, Twitch streams, YouTube channels, or social media accounts - Promotion of services, events, or external communities If you are a chess coach, content creator, or club owner and wish to share or promote your content in any form, you must first obtain permission from the club owner. You may request to be listed on the club's official coaching forum or inquire about a partnership. Repeated violations of this policy may result in a mute or permanent ban from the club. 2. Anti-Cheating Policy We have zero tolerance for cheating in any form. All suspected cheating is handled by Chess.com automated detection system. If you believe a player has violated fair play policies, please use the Chess.com report function directly. ChessFlux does not conduct its own investigations, but we fully support and cooperate with the platform's anti-cheating measures.
3. Conduct & Communication
Respectful communication is a cornerstone of our community. The following behaviors are not allowed: - Spamming of any kind (including requests for admin status) - Abusing forum features or posting meaningless content - Public accusations, slander, or calling out other members - Rude, aggressive, or abusive language (including swearing or abbreviations of profanity) - Impersonating other users or admins - Harassment of any kind, whether in forums, notes, messages, or games If you are interested in joining the admin team, please fill out the official Admin Application Form (linked on the club homepage), or contact a Super Admin directly. If you feel mistreated or disrespected, please reach out privately to a Super Admin. Do not attempt to moderate or correct others publicly allow administrators to manage rule enforcement.
4. Prohibited Topics
To maintain a family-friendly and focused environment, discussion of the following topics is not permitted: - Politics, religion, or other controversial real-world topics - Any form of illegal activity - Self-harm or sensitive mental health issues - Violations of these rules will be handled on a case-by-case basis, with appropriate consequences ranging from a warning to a permanent ban.
5. Sportsmanship & Behavior During Games
All club members are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, especially during live events and tournaments. Friendly chat is allowed, but unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. Mocking, rage quitting, or rude messages will result in disciplinary action. We encourage healthy competition, learning from mistakes, and supporting one another's growth.
6. Spam & Mass Invites
You are welcome to share the ChessFlux club with friends and like-minded players, but please do so respectfully. - Do not spam our club link in other users' inboxes, forums, or club notes - Do not create troll or duplicate accounts, especially in ways that may harm the club's reputation or functionality - Mass invitations that may be interpreted as spam are strictly discouraged.
7. Warning System & Enforcement
ChessFlux uses a tiered warning and penalty system based on the nature of the rule violation: - Minor Offenses may result in a verbal warning or short-term mute - Major Offenses may result in temporary suspension or longer muting - Severe or repeated violations may result in a permanent ban The exact penalties are determined at the discretion of the Super Admins, who may act outside of the general guideline if deemed necessary for community well-being.
Final Notes
By joining ChessFlux, you agree to follow all rules listed above and to help foster a welcoming, respectful, and enriching community. Thank you for being part of this club. Let's play fair, support each other, and grow together both on and off the board.
ChessFlux Official Rules & Code of Conduct
Welcome to ChessFlux, a community built on respect, learning, and shared passion for the game of chess. To ensure an inclusive and focused environment for all players and learners, we ask that you read and adhere to the following club rules.
1. Advertising Policy
Advertising of any kind is strictly prohibited without prior approval. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Unsolicited links to blogs, clubs, Discord servers, Twitch streams, YouTube channels, or social media accounts
- Promotion of services, events, or external communities
If you are a chess coach, content creator, or club owner and wish to share or promote your content in any form, you must first obtain permission from the club owner. You may request to be listed on the club's official coaching forum or inquire about a partnership.
Repeated violations of this policy may result in a mute or permanent ban from the club.
2. Anti-Cheating Policy
We have zero tolerance for cheating in any form.
All suspected cheating is handled by Chess.com automated detection system.
If you believe a player has violated fair play policies, please use the Chess.com report function directly.
ChessFlux does not conduct its own investigations, but we fully support and cooperate with the platform's anti-cheating measures.
3. Conduct & Communication
Respectful communication is a cornerstone of our community.
The following behaviors are not allowed:
- Spamming of any kind (including requests for admin status)
- Abusing forum features or posting meaningless content
- Public accusations, slander, or calling out other members
- Rude, aggressive, or abusive language (including swearing or abbreviations of profanity)
- Impersonating other users or admins
- Harassment of any kind, whether in forums, notes, messages, or games
If you are interested in joining the admin team, please fill out the official Admin Application Form (linked on the club homepage), or contact a Super Admin directly.
If you feel mistreated or disrespected, please reach out privately to a Super Admin. Do not attempt to moderate or correct others publicly allow administrators to manage rule enforcement.
4. Prohibited Topics
To maintain a family-friendly and focused environment, discussion of the following topics is not permitted:
- Politics, religion, or other controversial real-world topics
- Any form of illegal activity
- Self-harm or sensitive mental health issues
- Violations of these rules will be handled on a case-by-case basis, with appropriate consequences ranging from a warning to a permanent ban.
5. Sportsmanship & Behavior During Games
All club members are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, especially during live events and tournaments.
Friendly chat is allowed, but unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.
Mocking, rage quitting, or rude messages will result in disciplinary action.
We encourage healthy competition, learning from mistakes, and supporting one another's growth.
6. Spam & Mass Invites
You are welcome to share the ChessFlux club with friends and like-minded players, but please do so respectfully.
- Do not spam our club link in other users' inboxes, forums, or club notes
- Do not create troll or duplicate accounts, especially in ways that may harm the club's reputation or functionality
- Mass invitations that may be interpreted as spam are strictly discouraged.
7. Warning System & Enforcement
ChessFlux uses a tiered warning and penalty system based on the nature of the rule violation:
- Minor Offenses may result in a verbal warning or short-term mute
- Major Offenses may result in temporary suspension or longer muting
- Severe or repeated violations may result in a permanent ban
The exact penalties are determined at the discretion of the Super Admins, who may act outside of the general guideline if deemed necessary for community well-being.
Final Notes
By joining ChessFlux, you agree to follow all rules listed above and to help foster a welcoming, respectful, and enriching community.
Thank you for being part of this club. Let's play fair, support each other, and grow together both on and off the board.