Draw is optional or mandatory?

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I am in a tournament now.  It is my turn and I am not in check.  However, every move I could make would put me into check.  By definition, I believe this is a draw, so I offered a draw.  Chess.com does not appear to automatically declare the game a draw.  If my opponent does not accept, I will time out, and he or she will win.  Shouldn't this be an automatic mandatory draw?

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Did you have any other pieces on the board?

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Thanks Fezzik and koockie.  My question was a mistake:  after posting it, I realised that I (unfortunately did have another legal move.  Sorry about that.

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No problem mate.