Terms of Service
Last updated: April 2026
About Chess Beacon
Chess Beacon (chessbeacon.com) is a free tournament listing service that aggregates publicly available chess event information from clubs, state federations, and tournament organizers across the United States. By using this site, you agree to these terms.
Accuracy of Event Information
Chess Beacon aggregates event listings from third-party sources. We do not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any event information displayed on this site. Dates, locations, entry fees, time controls, and registration details are sourced from organizer websites and may change without notice. Always confirm event details directly with the organizer before traveling or registering.
Third-Party Links
This site contains links to third-party websites, including organizer pages and registration platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. Chess Beacon has no control over the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site and accepts no responsibility for them. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk.
No Warranty
Chess Beacon is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We make no guarantees that the site will be available at all times, that listings will be accurate or complete, or that any particular event will take place as described. Use of this site is entirely at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chess Beacon and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on any information presented here, including but not limited to travel costs, entry fees, or missed events resulting from inaccurate listings.
Advertising
Chess Beacon displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing history. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
Content Submissions
If you submit a website, event, or organizer listing via the Submit page, you represent that you have the right to share that information and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Chess Beacon reserves the right to decline, remove, or modify any submitted listing at its discretion.
Intellectual Property
The Chess Beacon name, logo, and site design are the property of Chess Beacon. Event listing data is sourced from publicly available third-party content and remains the property of its respective owners. You may not scrape, republish, or redistribute Chess Beacon content in bulk without prior written permission.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms? Use the Contact page to get in touch.