Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and fair place for all chess fans to enjoy the game.
저희는 모든 회원분이 타인을 존중하고 아래의 특정한 가이드라인을 준수하기를 기대합니다. 이 규칙을 따를 수 없는 플레이어 및 커뮤니티 회원들은 경고, 제한된 특권, 분리된 플레이 장소, 심지어 계정 폐쇄를 받을 수 있습니다. We reserve the right to change the Community Policy at any time. Compliance with the Community Policy does not constitute guaranteed future access to Chess.com or use of the Service.
This Community Policy supplements our general User Agreement, which also applies to your use of Chess.com. Both policies establish the rules of conduct on our platform.
커뮤니티 행동
- 친절하고, 도움이 되고, 너그러우세요
- 우리는 인종 차별, 성차별, 심한 편견, 혹은 폭력적인 위협을 용납하지 않을 것입니다
- 다른 회원들을 어떤 방식으로든 학대, 공격, 위협, 차별, 괴롭히거나, 혹은 구박하지 마세요
- 스레드 하이재킹, 트롤링, 혹은 산만하거나 의미 없는 콘텐츠를 게시하지 마세요
- 스팸 혹은 광고를 게시하거나 댓글과 메시지를 복사/붙이기 하지 마세요
- 클럽 홍보를 지나치게 하지 마세요
- 종교적 혹은 정치적인 주제를 공개적으로 토론하지 마세요
- 외설스럽거나 음란한 콘텐츠를 게시하지 마세요
- Do not engage in or discuss illegal activities
- Do not open more than one account (a second, anonymous account is allowed for training purposes only but it must be approved and authorized by Chess.com Support Staff first)
- 상대방이 부정행위를 했다고 비난하지 마세요 (대신 신고하는 게 좋습니다)
- Do not abuse the reporting system by filing reports without cause or merit.
스포츠맨십
- 게임을 자주 중단하지 마세요
- 상대방을 이유 없이 기다리게 하지 마세요
- 지고 있을 때 접속을 끊거나 기권 없이 나가지 마세요
- Do not engage in any deliberate actions intended to artificially modify your rating, including sandbagging (intentionally losing games to lower your rating) or manipulating match outcomes
- Do not insult or taunt your opponent
- Follow the rules of our Fair Play Policy
Reporting a User
Users that encounter a violation of any of our policies may report this behavior to us by clicking on the "Report" icon next to the reported content or by contacting Support. EU users can report illegal content under the EU Digital Services Act.
Reports will be processed based on urgency, priority, volume of reports, and available resources. So the time it takes us to review each report may vary.
We encourage users to provide as much information and evidence as possible to support their report.
Do Not Abuse Our Reporting System
Only report content that clearly violates the law or is against our policies.
Do not make false or malicious reports, send multiple reports about the same issue, or ask a group of users to report the same content or issue. If a user violates these guidelines we may flag their account, penalize the user, or simply ignore future reports.
Community Events Rules
To ensure a safe, fair, and competitive environment, all tournaments, matches, and leagues organized by members on Chess.com must comply with the rules outlined below.
These rules apply when you organize, run, or participate in tournaments, matches, leagues, or other chess competitions hosted on our platform by members, not by Chess.com. We call these "Community Events."
Anyone who creates one of these events is an "Organizer." These rules are binding on all members, but specific duties regarding administration and compliance apply specifically to Organizers.
Event Classifications
Chess.com allows members to organize Community Events freely, provided they comply with our operational rules. We classify events into two categories: Unaffiliated Events (the standard for most community tournaments) and Sanctioned Events (reserved for high-level, official partnerships).
1. Unaffiliated Events Organizers do not need our permission to run these events, as long as they comply with the "Requirements for Unaffiliated Events" below.
2. Sanctioned Events Sanctioning is a premium status reserved for significant events that require direct Chess.com involvement. This status is granted only through a formal application and discussion process. Sanctioned Events are subject to stricter fair play and operational requirements and involve operational fees.
비제휴 이벤트 요건
If you are an Organizer of an Unaffiliated Event, you must still follow these standards:
- Organizers must clearly display this exact disclaimer on all event pages, registration forms, and promotional materials: "This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Chess.com."
- Organizers must not imply or suggest that we endorse, monitor, verify, or sanction your event.
- Organizers acknowledge that Unaffiliated Events rely solely on Chess.com's standard, automated fair play detection. Chess.com does not provide manual analyst support, live monitoring, or specialized dispute resolution for these events.
- 매끄럽고 공정하고 즐거운 이벤트를 위한 책임은 주최자에게 있습니다. 참가자들은 이런 이벤트에 참가하면서 Chess.com 직원과 별개로 관리된다는 것을 알고 있습니다.
페어플레이 지원 옵션
우리는 주최자들의 게임 진정성 보장을 돕기 위해 다양한 레벨의 페어플레이 지원을 제공합니다
- Standard Protection (Default): All games on Chess.com are checked by our standard automated detection systems. No action is required by the Organizer.
- Accelerated Automated Review (Upon Request): Organizers may write to us at events@chess.com to request an expedited automated review. This ensures our algorithms prioritize your event's games. This is a complimentary service offered to the community.
- Manual Analyst Review (Fee-Based): If an Organizer of an Unaffiliated Event desires human review by Chess.com Fair Play staff, they may request this service by writing to us at events@chess.com. This is subject to availability and will incur a service fee (based on the number of players/games) to cover the cost of the manual review team.
공인 이벤트 요건
Organizers wishing to elevate their event to an official "Sanctioned" status must submit a formal inquiry to Chess.com. Sanctioning is not automatic and is intended for events seeking a formal partnership with the platform. Chess.com decides whether to approve events at its sole discretion. Chess.com will review the application and contact Organizers to coordinate any applicable fees based on the characteristics (e.g., size, format, prize) of the events.
우리는 Proctor (Chess.com의 페어플레이 소프트웨어) 사용을 요하며, 이벤트는 우리 페어플레이 및 운영 팀의 전적인 지원을 받습니다.
- Organizers must submit details regarding the format, prize distribution, expected reach, and operational plan using the following form.
- 공인 이벤트는 우리의 가장 엄격한 페어플레이 프로토콜과 운영 기준을 준수해야 합니다.
- Request approval is subject to fees covering licensing software, manual Fair Play monitoring, and dedicated event operations support.
If Chess.com grants Sanctioned status, Organizers must display this disclaimer: “This event is formally sanctioned by, but not affiliated with or sponsored by, Chess.com”
General Operational Rules
Every Community Event, regardless of its classification, must follow these rules:
- Do not use event names, logos, or branding that copy or derive from Chess.com's intellectual property (e.g., do not use "Chess.com" or names like "Titled Tuesday," "Speed Chess Championship," or "PogChamps").
- Do not use Chess.com's trademarks in a way that confuses people about who runs or sponsors the event.
- As an Organizer, decisions regarding disqualification must not violate Chess.com's Community Policy (e.g., Organizers cannot disqualify someone for discriminatory reasons).
Rules and Administration
- If the event awards prizes, Organizers must publish clear written rules for participants before registration opens.
- Organizers are solely responsible for enforcing their event rules and resolving disputes between participants.
- Organizers are solely responsible for obtaining and distributing all prizes. Chess.com assumes no liability for prize disputes or failures to pay prizes.
Restricted Sponsorships
Organizers cannot accept sponsorship from, or advertise for, entities or products related to:
- Illegal drugs or controlled substances;
- Gambling or betting services prohibited in your jurisdiction or that of the event's participants;
- Pornography or sexually explicit content; or
- Political organizations or hate speech.
Disclaimer
Chess.com is not the organizer, host, or administrator of Community Events. Organizers and members acknowledge that they organize or participate in a Community Event at their sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Organizers and players agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chess.com (including our officers, directors, employees, and agents) from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or connected with: (a) the Organizer's breach of this Policy; (b) the Organizer's organization or management of a Community Event; or (c) any dispute regarding prizes or event administration.
Chess.com reserves the right, at their sole discretion and without notice, to:
- Remove any Community Event from Chess.com's Services;
- Revoke the sanctioned status of any event; and
- Suspend or terminate the account of any Organizer found in violation of this Policy.