Terms & Conditions
Last updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Zapp Chess ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DAB Games Pvt. Ltd. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").
2. Description of Service
Zapp Chess is a mobile chess gaming application that offers a unique format where players compete within a 3-minute time limit, with victory achieved by gaining a 2-point material advantage over the opponent.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, including for violation of these Terms.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use cheating software, bots, or any unauthorized third-party tools
- Manipulate game outcomes or exploit bugs
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Create multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages
- Engage in any activity that disrupts the service
- Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the App
- Use the App for any illegal purpose
5. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the App, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, are the exclusive property of DAB Games Pvt. Ltd. and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.
6. Game Rules
The official Zapp Chess game rules are as follows:
- Each player has 3 minutes on their game clock
- Victory is achieved by gaining a 2-point material advantage
- Standard chess piece values apply: Pawn=1, Knight=3, Bishop=3, Rook=5, Queen=9
- If a player's time runs out, that player loses the game
- Standard chess rules apply for piece movement
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAB GAMES PVT. LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE APP.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DAB Games Pvt. Ltd., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
10. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any part thereof at any time without prior notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
11. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
DAB Games Pvt. Ltd.
Email: support@zappchess.com