Trap Chess™ Terms of Service

Last updated: January 30, 2026

Overview

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Trap Chess™ mobile app and our websites (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms and acknowledge our Privacy Policy (which describes how we handle information).

1) Definitions

  • “App” means the Trap Chess™ mobile application.
  • “Website” means TrapChess.com and associated pages, including redirects to presale.gameofchancechess.com (or similar presale pages).
  • “Services” means the App and Website together.
  • “Play Code” means a code used to join or share a match.
  • “Content” includes text, graphics, logos, and software included in the Services.
  • “User Content” (limited) includes match/game data generated through gameplay and any messages you send us (support emails, bug reports, etc.).

2) Eligibility

The Services are not directed to children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use the Services.

3) License to use the Services

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

4) Ownership and trademarks

The Services and all associated Content are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. “Trap Chess™” and related marks are our trademarks (or used by us under rights). You may not use our trademarks without permission. You may not use any of our or our licensors’ patents, trademarks, copyrights, or intellectual property other than as stated in this Terms of Service.

5) Match access, Play Codes, and responsibility

  • You control how you share Play Codes and are responsible for maintaining the security of your device.
  • You agree not to share Play Codes in ways that harass, spam, or disrupt others.
  • We are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from your sharing of Play Codes or device compromise.

6) Acceptable use (Fair Play)

You agree to use the Services fairly and lawfully. You may not:

  • harass, threaten, or abuse other players;
  • spam, scam, or phish;
  • cheat, exploit bugs, or attempt to gain unfair advantage;
  • use bots, automation, scripts, or automated play;
  • scrape the Services or collect information from the Services at scale;
  • reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code (except where prohibited by law);
  • interfere with, disrupt, or attempt unauthorized access to the Services, servers, or systems.

If you find a bug, please report it to hello@gameofchancechess.com (or via our community channels) rather than exploiting it.

7) Presales, deposits, and board game reservations (Website)

  • TrapChess.com may redirect you to presale pages where you can reserve the Trap Chess™ board game and/or place a deposit.
  • Any reservation, deposit, or purchase through the Website is subject to the terms shown during checkout/reservation, including payment processing and any refund/fulfillment terms.
  • We may use third-party providers to process payments and manage the presale flow.
  • Product timelines and availability may change.

8) Feedback

If you send us feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use them without compensation, and without any obligation to you.

9) Service Providers and third-party services

The Services may rely on third-party services (for example, hosting, push notification delivery, and app store services). We are not responsible for third-party outages or acts outside our reasonable control.

10) Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time to protect the Services, protect other players, address suspected abuse, or comply with law. You may stop using the Services at any time.

11) Disclaimer of warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE UPTIME, AVAILABILITY, OR THAT DATA WILL ALWAYS BE RETAINED.

12) Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL.
  • OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) $50.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.

13) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

14) Dispute resolution and arbitration (AAA)

Please read this section carefully; it affects your rights.

A. Informal resolution first

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at hello@gameofchancechess.com with a brief description of the dispute and your contact information. We’ll try to resolve it informally.

B. Arbitration agreement

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you and we agree that most disputes will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its applicable rules.

C. Exceptions

  • Either party may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify.
  • Either party may bring claims for injunctive relief relating to infringement or misuse of intellectual property or unauthorized access.

D. No class actions

You and we agree to bring disputes only on an individual basis. Class actions, class arbitrations, and representative actions are waived to the fullest extent permitted by law.

E. Opt-out right

You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing hello@gameofchancechess.com with subject “Arbitration Opt-Out” and including: (1) your name, (2) a way to contact you, and (3) a clear statement that you are opting out of arbitration.

15) Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by New Jersey law, excluding conflict-of-laws rules. If a dispute is not subject to arbitration, you agree to exclusive venue in state or federal courts located in New Jersey, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

16) Export and sanctions

You may not use the Services if you are prohibited from doing so under applicable export control or sanctions laws.

17) Copyright and legal notices

Send copyright or other legal notices to hello@gameofchancechess.com. If you believe content infringes your copyright, include enough information for us to identify the work and the allegedly infringing material, plus your contact details and a statement made under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate.

18) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on the Website and update the “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

19) Enforcement of Remaining Provisions

If any provision of these Terms shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be enforceable and valid. If a court finds that any provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

20) Contact

Email: hello@gameofchancechess.com