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Who We Are

Rules-Chess-Strategies.com is an independent educational platform created with a clear purpose: learning, improvement, and the practical application of knowledge.

Our primary focus is chess and the creation of high-quality educational content that helps players understand the game better and genuinely improve their performance.

At the same time, the website also includes content related to Joomla, web development, and programming, as knowledge and creativity are also an important part of what we do.

What Is This Website?

Rules-Chess-Strategies.com is, above all, a place for education.

It was not created simply to publish information. Our goal is to organize knowledge in a clear and useful way so that visitors can learn something, understand it, and then apply it in practice.

At the heart of the platform are our courses, which organize knowledge into structured levels and subject areas.

Why Does It Exist?

We believe that knowledge has greater value when it can be transformed into real ability.

In chess, for example, it is not enough to know a move or a theoretical principle. You need to understand why it works, when it should be used, and how it can be applied in a real position.

That is why this platform was created: to make learning more organized, more practical, and more meaningful.

What Do We Offer?

Our main activity is the creation of chess courses and educational content.

Depending on the subject, visitors can find:

• educational articles and analysis,
• courses organized by level and subject,
• video lessons,
• quizzes and activities to test their knowledge,
• material covering openings, tactics, strategy, positional play, and endgames,
• practical ideas and techniques that can be applied directly over the board.

At the same time, we also publish content related to Joomla, web development, and programming, with the goal of sharing knowledge and practical experience in these areas as well.

Who Is It For?

The platform is designed for people who want to learn and improve.

In chess, this may be someone who does not know how to play yet and wants to start from the beginning, a beginner who wants to build a solid foundation, or a more experienced player who wants to improve specific aspects of their game.

Similarly, our technology-related content is aimed at people who want to learn more about Joomla, website development, and programming, whether they are complete beginners or already have some experience.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple:

We are not simply trying to provide more information. We are trying to help people understand what they are doing.

We believe in gradual improvement, strong foundations, and active learning.

We also believe that comparing ourselves with others is not the best way to measure progress. What matters is becoming better than we were before.

In chess, just as in life, real progress comes when we continue to learn, experiment, make mistakes, correct them, and move forward.

Who Is Behind It?

Behind Rules-Chess-Strategies.com is primarily Angelos Kesaris, who has spent many years involved in chess, education, and the creation of educational content.

The platform is built on personal experience in teaching, chess training, online content creation, and the development of educational programs.

For a more detailed presentation of Angelos' background, experience, and work, please visit the separate About the Founder page.

Why Can You Trust Us?

Trust is not built through a beautiful description. It is built over time through real work.

The platform has many years of experience in the field, works with professionals and collaborators from different areas, and features educational content created by experienced chess coaches and contributors.

At the same time, thousands of students and learners have used educational material and training programs developed through this long-term activity.

For us, this is the most important foundation of credibility:

not only what we say, but what we have created, taught, and put into practice.

Our Identity

Rules-Chess-Strategies.com is a place where education, practical knowledge, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything we do.

Starting with chess and expanding into Joomla, web development, and programming, our goal remains the same:

to turn knowledge into real ability.

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Written by: Kesaris Angelo

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TERMS OF USE OF THE WEBSITE AND CONDUCTING TRANSACTIONS

www.rules-chess-strategies.com

I. INTRODUCTION

The website "www.rules-chess-strategies.com" (hereinafter referred to as "Website") is an online learning platform and information exchange regarding chess. Within this context, the website's online store (hereinafter referred to as "online store") offers for sale digital products, courses, and educational services related to chess, developed by individuals with significant expertise in the field. The website and online store belong to the sole proprietorship of Evangelos Kaisaris, son of Fotios (hereinafter referred to as "the Business"), headquartered in Athens, 106 Dikaiarchou St., Postal Code 16675, VAT number 118250160, General Commercial Registry (GEMI) number: 164196603000, and is legally represented. Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• The following terms and conditions will apply to the use of the online store found on the website "www.rules-chess-strategies.com" (https://www.rules-chess-strategies.com/).
• Any user who accesses and uses this website (hereinafter referred to as "Customer" or "User" or "Student") is asked to carefully read these Terms, the Cookie Policy, and the Privacy Policy, as the use of the website implies that they have taken notice of and unconditionally accepted the terms stated herein, without exception.
• If any User disagrees with these terms, they must abstain from using the Website and from any transactions with it.
• The Business reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and for this reason, the User is asked to read them carefully each time they use the website and its services. The publication date and the effective date of the applicable terms can be found in the last chapter of these terms.

II. TERMS OF USE OF THE WEBSITE

1. Eligibility of Website Users

The website is available to both legal entities and individuals over 15 years of age who can enter into legally binding agreements within the framework of applicable law. If you do not meet the above criteria, you are not permitted to use our website.

Our Business reserves the right to seek a refund from the supervisor or guardian of any orders placed by legally incapacitated individuals.

If you are under 15 years of age and wish to purchase any of our products and services, please contact your parents so they can complete the purchase on your behalf.

2. Modification of Terms of Use

The Business has the right to revise and update these terms of use at any time. Your continued use of the website after any changes to these terms means that you accept those changes.

Any aspect of the website may be modified, supplemented, deleted, or updated without notice, at the sole discretion of the Business.

3. Personal Data Protection

The website's Privacy Policy provides full information regarding the use of personal information collected or provided by you during your browsing. You can review the website's Privacy Policy by following the relevant link provided here.

4. Intellectual Property – Prohibition of Use – LicensingThe entirety of the website's content, including but not limited to e-learning courses, videos, texts, news, trademarks and distinctive signs, graphics, photos, diagrams, images, services, and any other types of files, constitutes intellectual property and is governed by national, European, and international laws concerning the protection of intellectual property. The rights derived from the law belong either to our Business or to third-party holders who have granted us usage or exploitation licenses.Therefore, the reproduction, republication, copying, storage, sale, transmission, distribution, issuance, performance, download, translation, and modification of any part of the website are strictly prohibited in any form without the prior express written consent of the Business or third-party intellectual property rights holders.
Exceptionally, certain parts of the website's content may be stored or copied on a basic personal computer, strictly for personal use and without any intention for commercial exploitation. If you wish to copy content from the website, you must obtain permission from the Business and also reference the website as the source, but this permission does not imply a transfer of intellectual property rights.Exceptionally, usage licenses for the e-learning courses on the website are granted to Students who purchase the corresponding educational services from our online store. The exact terms of the license are outlined in Chapter IV ("License to Use eLearning Courses") of these terms.

5. Restrictions on Website UseIn addition to other restrictions set forth in these terms, you agree to the following:a) You will not obscure the origin of information transmitted through the website.b) You will not provide false or misleading information through the website.c) You will not access or use services, information, applications, etc. available through the website in a manner not permitted by our Business.d) You will not introduce/upload to the website any content containing malicious software, such as Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or other sequences of computer programming intended to cause damage, interference, interception, or seizure of any system, the website, or that generally aim to violate the security of the website, or the personal data and intellectual property products contained in it.

6. Links to Other WebsitesThe website may contain links to third-party websites and resources (linked sites).
These linked sites are provided solely for your convenience and are not sites whose content has been approved by the Business. The Business makes no promises or guarantees regarding the correctness, accuracy, performance, or quality of any content, software, service, or application present on any linked site.
The Business is not responsible for the availability of the linked sites or the content or activities of those sites. If you decide to enter linked sites, you do so at your own responsibility and risk. Additionally, the use of the linked sites is subject to the policies, terms, and conditions applicable, including but not limited to the privacy policy of the linked site.
Some of the products and services displayed in our online store are provided through third-party sellers/service providers who own the rights to their content. In such cases, upon selecting a product, you will be redirected to the partner's website. Your purchases on these sites are governed by the terms of use and data processing policies of the linked website of the seller.

7. Termination or Suspension of Website OperationsYou agree that the Business, at its sole discretion, is entitled to terminate or suspend your use of the website, its content, and/or information at any time and for any reason, or without reason, even if access and use continue to be allowed to others.
Upon such suspension or termination of use, you are required to (a) immediately cease use of the website and its services, and (b) destroy any copy of any portion of the content you have created.
Your access to the website, its Information, or its Services after termination, suspension, or discontinuation as described above constitutes an act of unlawful entry. Furthermore, you agree that the Business shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination or suspension of your access to the website.

8. Special Terms of Access and Conduct for Platform and Forum

Users of the Platform and Forum must fully comply with the technical account access rules set by the Platform.

While browsing the Platform and Forum, users must, in addition to what is provided in Chapter II.5, also:

Κατά την περιήγησή τους στην Πλατφόρμα και το Φόρουμ, οι χρήστες οφείλουν, πέραν των όσων προβλέπονται στο κεφάλαιο ΙΙ.5, επίσης:

• Not share their accounts and passwords.
• Not act in a manner that could disrupt the smooth operation or cause damage to the platform, its other users, and the Business.
• Not post content that is illegal or related, directly or indirectly, to illegal activities and actions.
• Not post false, abusive, or offensive comments or content.
• Conduct themselves respectfully when communicating with other platform users.

In the event of a user's violation of the aforementioned obligations, the Business reserves the right, at its sole discretion and depending on the severity of the infraction, to reprimand the user, remove and/or delete content posted by the user, temporarily or permanently block the user's access to the Forum and/or the entire Website, and/or fully delete the user's account.

The Business must inform the user of its decision to impose the above measures and provide reasoning for its decision. The user has the right to reasonably oppose the Business's decision within fifteen (15) days of receiving the above notification.

The imposition of penalties, such as blocking from the Website or deleting the user's profile, entails the immediate termination of the user's access to any digital content they have purchased. Consequently, the user's license to use the Digital Content is automatically and cost-free terminated by the Business.

9. Product and Course Reviews

The Business allows users to review products displayed on the Website using text and ratings. To be able to review a product, users must be registered on the Website.

The Business takes control measures to ensure that the reviews displayed on the Website come from users who have actually purchased a product. For this purpose, reviews published on the Website must necessarily pertain to transactions made by a user who has previously purchased the product, whether positive or negative.

To ensure the credibility of reviews submitted by users regarding products displayed on the Website, the Business reserves the right to request further details from the user to confirm that the review comes from a verified product purchase.

Each user has the right to review each product only once per transaction.

By submitting the text, the member grants the Business a non-exclusive, perpetual, and royalty-free license to exploit it, including the reproduction, modification, and publication of the text submitted.

At the same time, the user agrees to any other modification of the text before its publication or even its non-publication or exclusion by the Website administrators if the review's text violates the content posting rules outlined below. If such editing, formatting, or modification occurs, the Business will inform the user of the actions taken and will take all reasonable care to preserve the essence of the review.

The review text may summarize the user's experience with the specific product or service and any observations or evaluative judgments about them. The content of the review must be the user's intellectual property and under no circumstances violate the personal data or intellectual property rights of third parties.

The user is solely responsible for the content they submit for posting on the Website.

The Business reserves the right to remove and delete content in accordance with the following prohibitions and as outlined in Chapter II.8 of these terms.

Product review texts may not include:

• Publishing links that directly or indirectly lead users to another website.
• Any reference to identifiable natural persons.
• Publishing information related to the promotion or commercial advertisement of any third party.
• Publishing information related to commercial advertisement of any third party or transactions between members or between members and third parties.
• Mentioning another user or referencing another member's product review.
• Inappropriate or sarcastic expressions and characterizations.
• Content that refers to software piracy, directly or indirectly.
• Accusations of malice towards the Business.
• Defamatory and/or false claims that may harm the legal interests of the Business or third parties.
• The text was written entirely in capital letters.
• Any text unrelated to the review or the product/service in question.

10. Limitation of Liability

The Company makes every effort to ensure that the information and content of the website are, in their entirety, accurate, clear, valid, complete, correct, and available.

Under no circumstances, including that of slight negligence, does the Company bear responsibility for any damage that may be caused to the public solely due to the use of the website.

11. Obligations of the website user

Every user of the website www.rules-chess-strategies.com is required to comply with the relevant provisions of Greek, European, and International Law and the relevant legislation governing telecommunications and the general use of the website and the internet, while browsing and using our website.

The user assumes responsibility for any kind of damage caused to the company by themself due to illegal, inappropriate, or non-compliant actions during browsing.

In the event of any legal action or claim, whether administrative or judicial, against the company for the website, due to any form of violation by the user, the latter undertakes the obligation to intervene in the related judicial process and to compensate the Company in the event that the Company is required to pay compensation or a fine.

III. TERMS OF TRANSACTION CONDUCT

1. Order Submission Procedure and Sale Formation

The contract of sale/provision of services between the Company and the Student of the online store is considered to be formed according to the terms below.

1.1. Order Submission

After the Student selects the product/products and adds them to their shopping cart, they proceed to submit their order by selecting the corresponding icon labeled "Complete," which constitutes an offer to the Company to purchase the product or receive the service.

Before submitting the order, the Student must select the activation of the corresponding icon labeled "I have read and accept the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy," which explicitly and unconditionally declares that before submitting their order, they have received a clear and understandable knowledge of the content of these terms, as well as the following information:

• The main characteristics of the product or service ordered, as described on the online store's pages. The Student must check each relevant characteristic before submitting their order to ensure they have no doubts about the characteristics and properties of the ordered products.
• The identity, address, phone number, and email address of the Store, as well as, where applicable, the supplier of the ordered products.
• The total price of the order's products, including VAT, any other fees, and all additional charges and expenses associated with the delivery/receipt of the product/service. When these charges cannot be reasonably calculated in advance, the fact that such additional charges may be required is made known to the Student during the order completion process. The listed prices of the products in the online store are final (including the applicable VAT).

In the event the Student makes a mistake during the order submission process (e.g., with the chosen products or personal information), they can return by clicking the icon labeled "return" in their browser and correct the details. If the Student discovers their mistake after submitting the order, they must immediately inform the Company through its official communication channels.

1.2. Acceptance of Order - Contract Formation

1.2.1. Order Processing

Next, the Company processes the order and verifies the accuracy of its content concerning the listed prices (absence of errors in prices) and the accuracy of its details concerning the availability of products.

It should be noted that if the listed price of the products contains an error and does not correspond to the price in effect based on the Company's pricing policy at the time of order submission, due to a typographical or computer error, the Company is under no obligation, based on the principle of good faith and commercial ethics, to accept the order and enter into a contract for the sale of products or provision of services.

If discrepancies in the price are found for the aforementioned reasons, the Company is entitled to cancel the order after informing the Student accordingly.

1.2.2 Product Availability

If the product ordered by the Student is not available, the Company reserves the right not to accept the order, and therefore the contract between the parties will not be formed.

The Student will be informed in cases of discrepancies between the estimated delivery time of the products, as shown on the product page, and the actual delivery time of the products, which the Company discovered during order processing.

1.2.3 Contract Formation

Provided the Company does not find any errors that require correction and notification to the Student, it accepts the order and sends an email or text message to the Student (with the subject line "Order Acceptance and Shipment") to inform the Student about the completion/shipment of the order. At this stage, the sales contract is formed, and the obligations of the parties under the contract are activated.

2. Price of Products and Payment2.1. The prices of products in euros are final, including applicable VAT, and are set at any given time on the product pages of our Online Store. The listed prices do not include the shipping costs of the products, which are calculated during order submission and are specifically indicated next to the relevant icons on the "shopping cart" and "checkout" pages. Prices may change at any time without affecting prices for any orders already submitted for which the Customer has received an order acceptance notification.2.2. Once the Student has added the products/courses/services they desire to their shopping cart, the next step is to submit their order by clicking "Complete" and paying in full. The Student can choose the available payment method, either by credit/debit card or electronic payment methods (PayPal).
For credit and debit card payments, the Student is transferred to the secure environment of Alpha Bank (Nexi e-Commerce) for maximum transaction security.
All payments made using cards are processed through the electronic payment platform "Nexi e-Commerce" of Nexi Payments Greece S.A. and use TLS 1.2 encryption with 128-bit encryption protocol (Secure Sockets Layer - SSL). Encryption is a way of encoding information until it reaches the intended recipient, who can decrypt it using the appropriate key.
It should be noted that the Company does not receive or retain any payment card information. The details are provided solely in the secure environment of the bank, and the user is advised to carefully read the terms provided in that environment before entering their card details. The Company is not responsible for any harm the user may suffer during this process. The non-approval of payment by the card issuer does not create any liability for the Company, as the contract will be considered as not formed. All payments made using cards are processed through the bank's electronic payment platform. The technical measures for transaction and communication security used while browsing the aforementioned platform are exclusively under the control and responsibility of the aforementioned Bank.

3. Order Delivery - Shipping Costs and Methods

3.1. Order Delivery Details

Subject to the provisions of clause 1.3.2 above regarding the availability of products and the existence of exceptional circumstances, the Company makes every effort to complete the order by the date specified in the "Order Acceptance" or, if a delivery date has not been set, within 30 calendar days from the date of the "Order Acceptance." In any case, the Company is committed to delivering the product within thirty (30) calendar days from the acceptance of the order.

Access to digital products/services/courses is granted to the Student automatically and immediately, and in case of technical problems, within twenty-four (24) hours from the acceptance of the order.

It is noted that the Company is not responsible for delays in the execution of the order (including delivery), which extend beyond the maximum periods stated above, and which are due to circumstances not attributable to the Company's fault or due to force majeure. In these cases, the Company is entitled to extend the time for the execution of the order. Indicative examples may include strikes, terrorist acts, war, supplier/transport/production issues, exchange rate fluctuations, government or legislative actions, and natural disasters.

If such incidents last longer than forty-five (45) days or - for digital products/services - seven (7) days, the sales contract may be terminated by either party without compensation. If the Student determines, at any time during the force majeure period, that they no longer have an interest in the execution of the order, they are entitled to terminate the sales contract without penalty, and the Company must refund the price and any other amount paid under the sales contract.

3.2. Shipping Methods

This paragraph applies only to products delivered in person and does not apply to digital products/services/courses.

The Student can choose from the available shipping methods when finalizing their order. If they choose to have the products shipped via a courier company or transport company, the Student is automatically informed on the "order confirmation" page about the shipping costs, which are calculated based on the order and are borne by the Student.

When the order is ready for shipment, the Student receives a notification either by email to their email address or by text message to their mobile phone.

If the Student does not accept/refuses to receive an order that has already been sent to them due to their own fault, they are liable for the shipping costs already paid, as well as any additional shipping/return costs incurred due to their refusal. In this case, it is agreed that the Company is entitled either to deduct these additional costs from the payment or to demand payment from the Student.

If the Student wishes the products to be shipped to a carrier of their choice, the Company, upon the Student's instruction, agrees to deliver the products to the carrier and is responsible up to the point of delivery of the products to the carrier. The Company is not responsible for the non-delivery/destruction of the products upon final delivery, and the Student has no claims against the Company due to such non-delivery/destruction.

3.3. Shipping Costs

Shipping costs are automatically calculated based on the volume, weight of the products, and the delivery location. The Student is informed on the "checkout" page about the shipping cost of the products. In the event of discrepancies or special cases, the Student will be informed by phone or email from the Company about the shipping costs.

This paragraph applies only to products delivered in person and does not apply to digital products/services/courses.

4. Right of Withdrawal

4.1. Right of Withdrawal

If the Student is a natural person who transacts with our Company for personal use and not in the exercise of their professional activity (e.g., commercial, artisanal, business, or self-employed professional activity), they have the right to withdraw from the contract without giving any reason and without any cost, within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day of receiving the product or service by the Student or another person authorized by the Student to receive it. In case the order includes many products that are delivered separately, the deadline for exercising the right of withdrawal starts from the day the last product was received by the Student or their authorized representative.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, the Student must send the relevant request to the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and our Company is obliged to confirm in writing the receipt of the withdrawal statement as soon as it is received.

Alternatively, the Student may notify the Company through the communication channels it maintains about their intention to withdraw from the contract, and the Company will confirm that it has received the withdrawal statement and/or guide them accordingly. To withdraw in time, it is sufficient for the notification (by the methods mentioned above) to have occurred within the aforementioned exclusive period of fourteen (14) calendar days.

ATTENTION!!: The contents of this term do not apply to digital products, services, and courses for which the Student waives the right of withdrawal, as provided for in clause 4.3.

4.2. Consequences of Withdrawal

ATTENTION!!: This section does not apply to digital products and services, as outlined in clause 4.3. In the case of purchasing digital products/services/courses, please refer directly to the return policy chapter of these terms and conditions (Chapter 5).

In the event of a lawful withdrawal as per the above, the Company is required, within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day it received proven knowledge of the Student's decision to withdraw from the contract, to return the payment it received, including delivery costs. However, if the Student had chosen a different delivery method, one more expensive than that offered by the Company, the Company will not cover the additional delivery costs. It should be noted that the Company may withhold the refund either until it receives all the products back or until it receives proof of their return, whichever occurs first.

The refund will be made using the same payment method that the Student used for the original transaction. In particular, in the case of the Student being charged via credit card, the Company, provided it has received the payment from the bank, will be obliged to inform the bank about the cancellation of the transaction, and the bank will take the appropriate action. Once the Company has provided this information, it bears no responsibility for the time and manner in which the counter-debit is executed, which is governed by the contract established between the issuing bank and the Student.

The Student must return the products without undue delay and in any case within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day they informed our Company that they are withdrawing from the contract. It should be noted that the deadline is deemed to have been met if the Student has provenly sent the products back before the end of the fourteen (14) calendar days.

Students located in Greece will not incur any return shipping costs in the event of withdrawal.

Students located outside Greece will be responsible for the return shipping costs, whether the return is done by mail or by any other means.

It should be noted that if the Student has used the product prior to their declaration of exercising their right of withdrawal, beyond what is necessary to determine the nature, characteristics, and functioning of the product, resulting in a reduction in the product's value, they are obliged to compensate our Company for an amount proportional to the above-mentioned reduction in value. This compensation may be offset against the amount the Company owes the Student and deducted from the amount to be returned.

4.3. Exceptions to the Right of Withdrawal

The aforementioned right of withdrawal does not apply to:

• Orders that involve access to our platform's digital products, courses, and services online when:
  • You have given your consent to access the content before the end of the withdrawal period, and
  • You have acknowledged that by doing so, you waive your right of withdrawal.
• Products manufactured according to the Student's specifications or clearly personalized (e.g., private online lessons).

5. Returns Policy for Digital Products/Courses/Services

At our Company, we aim to offer the best possible user experience and provide as much information as possible about our courses, products, and services. We also make sure to post a wide variety of free courses and advice on our Company's social media so you can have an even better idea of what you can expect from our paid content on our platform.

If, despite your purchase of a digital product, course, or service from our platform, you are not satisfied with its content, you have the right to request a refund within forty-eight (48) hours of your purchase.

If you wish to request the above refund, you must email us at "This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." within 48 hours of your purchase, informing us of the reason you wish to request the refund. Alternatively, if you have registered as a member on our platform (user account), you can submit the request by clicking on the option "Personal Profile // Orders // Actions // Contact Us about your order," which appears in your profile. We will then contact you to address your request.

Return Conditions:

• Submit your request in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
• You have not used/accessed the entire digital content of the course/product.
• You have not received/downloaded all files included in a course.
• You are not submitting your request in bad faith or abusively.

6. Claims Due to Defects or Lack of Agreed QualityThe right of withdrawal under Chapter 4 and the right of return under Chapter 5 of these terms do not apply to defective products or products that lack agreed quality, which are covered by their respective warranties.

6.1. Legal Guarantee

In cases where the Business is responsible for potential defects in the product or lack of agreed quality ("legal guarantee"), the Student is entitled, at their choice, to:

i) Demand, without charge, the correction or replacement of the product with another, unless such an action is impossible or requires disproportionate expenses,

ii) Request a reduction in the price, or

iii) Withdraw from the contract, unless it is a minor factual defect.

If the Student chooses the correction or replacement of the product, the Business must proceed with the correction or replacement within a reasonable time.

The above statutory rights of the Student regarding movable items apply for a period of two years, after which they become time-barred (Art. 5 of Law 2251/1994 & Civil Code 540).

Limitation of Liability: Our Business is exempt from the above obligations if it informed the Student and the Student was therefore aware in advance of the lack or defect in the product. Additionally, our Business does not provide any guarantee or warrant the suitability of the sold product for any specific purpose or use.

It is noted that the rights pertain to defects in the product upon receipt. They do not cover wear and tear expected due to normal usage of the products.

The Business is not responsible for the lack of or improper fulfillment of its obligations in cases due to force majeure events, as well as in cases where the defect is the result of the Student's own intentional act or omission or a third party's, which is outside the Business's sphere of influence.

6.2. Commercial GuaranteeIn addition to the aforementioned legal guarantee provided by our Store, the manufacturer or the representative (importer) of the product may, on a case-by-case basis, provide a written guarantee (commercial guarantee). If the customer wants to invoke their rights under the manufacturer's guarantee, they can contact the manufacturer directly or consult the guarantee documents found within the product packaging.

7. Dispute Resolution - Applicable Law - Jurisdiction - Amendment of Terms

The applicable law is Greek law and the competent courts for the judicial resolution of any disputes arising from these terms are the courts of Athens. In case the Student resides in a location where there are more favorable mandatory law provisions applicable to them compared to the provisions of Greek law, the more favorable provisions will apply.

For the out-of-court resolution of the dispute, the Student may contact the competent bodies for the out-of-court settlement of consumer disputes, such as the Consumer Ombudsman (http://www.synigoroskatanaloti.gr/, Leof. Alexandras 144, 114 71, Athens, tel.: +30 2106460734, fax: +30 2106460414) and the Consumer Dispute Resolution Committees (Article 11 of Law 2251/1994) located in the local municipalities of the country.

Out-of-court dispute resolution can also be achieved through the European Online Dispute Resolution platform, which is available at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

The provisions of consumer protection law, as well as the present clause, govern transactions only with natural persons who transact for reasons not related to their commercial, industrial, entrepreneurial, or professional activities.

These terms may be amended due to changes in the applicable legislation or the Business's practices. The amended terms will apply from the date of publication on the Store's website.

IV. License for Use of eLearning Courses

The intellectual property rights to the eLearning digital content provided through our platform belong to our company or to the businesses and chess players collaborating with us, who have granted us exploitation licenses for them.

The digital content available through the platform is granted to you under this non-exclusive license for the use of intellectual property rights contained therein.

This license grants you the right to use the digital content solely for the purpose of your personal education and engagement with chess. Any other use or modification of the digital content is explicitly prohibited.

You do not have the right to share, transfer, or transmit this license and the digital content it concerns to any third party.

This license has a duration equal to the time for which you obtained access to the respective digital product/content. If you obtained access to the digital content through a subscription, the duration of this license is equal to the duration of your subscription. If you obtained access to the digital content through the purchase of a product/course/service, the duration of this license is equal to the period during which our platform remains active. If your access to your account is terminated according to the provisions of Chapter II.8 of these terms, this license automatically ends on the date and time of your account termination.

The Business reserves the right to seek compensation for any violation of your obligations under this license.

Date of publication and commencement of the terms: April 28, 2024.

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Protecting your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "Policy") aims to inform you about the conditions for collecting, storing, and using your personal data when you visit, register, or use the website www.rules-chess-strategies.com, provided that you are a natural person.

Evangelos Kaisaris, son of Fotios, who is the owner of the sole proprietorship/store under the trade name "rules-chess-strategies" with G.E.MI. number: 164196603000, acts as the Data Controller for the data entered on our website.

Our business headquarters are located in Athens, at 106 Dikaiarchou Street. If you wish to contact us regarding any issues related to the processing of your data and exercising your rights, you can use the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

1. About the website www.rules-chess-strategies.com

This website serves as the online site and e-store for our business (hereafter referred to as "Business"). Through this platform, you can access our chess lessons and chess forums.

The personal data you provide while browsing our website or registering as a user (creating a user account, etc.) will be processed and stored in a file under the responsibility of the Business.

2. What are personal data?

The term "personal data," as used in this policy, refers to any information related to you as a natural person, whether as an individual or professional, that can be connected to you and directly or indirectly identify you, such as your name, email address, contact number, payment account details, etc. (hereafter referred to as "Personal Data" or "Data").

3. What is Personal Data Processing? Personal Data Processing is the collection, registration, organization, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, search for information, use, transmission to third parties, dissemination, correlation, combination, restriction, deletion, and destruction of the Personal Data of natural persons.

4. What Data Do We Collect?4.1. In general, we only collect the personal data you choose to provide us with during your browsing on our website. This may occur when you fill out the following forms or use the following services:A) When registering as a member/creating an account on our website and using the member services.Collected data may include, but is not limited to: full name, email, username, password, address, products you've selected in your "wishlist," product returns, active subscriptions, e-learning program certificates, list of courses you have access to, courses you have downloaded to your computer, ratings, and the content of reviews you have submitted for products you've purchased.Optional: Nickname, User Description, Links to your Social Media Profiles (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Skype, Website), Location.B) When filling out the contact form on our website (collected data may include, but is not limited to: full name, email, subject, as well as the content of your message).C) When filling out the "Apply as an Author" form, if you want to collaborate with us in developing new courses (collected data may include, but is not limited to: full name, email, subject, as well as the content of your message, any attachments you may include [e.g., resume]).D) When filling out the registration form for our company's Affiliate Program, if you want to collaborate with us as an Affiliate. Detailed information about the affiliate program can be found here (https://www.rules-chess-strategies.com/en/affiliate-program-advertising-en/partnership) (collected data may include, but is not limited to: full name, email, the content of your message, tax identification number, account details where you wish to receive payments).E) When filling out the form for expressing interest in an open job position/collaboration - "Career Page." (collected data may include, but is not limited to: full name, email, the content of your message, any attachments you may include [e.g., resume or portfolio]).F) When using our chess forum. (collected data may include, but is not limited to: username, content of threads, comments, and responses you have posted).Please note that your password is stored encrypted, solely for access control to your account, and our company cannot access the characters that make up your password.4.2. In addition to the above cases, the following personal data is collected for the purposes of the website:A) Usage data and metadata of the website through the use of cookies. For more information on the collection and use of this data, please read our website's Cookie Policy (https://www.rules-chess-strategies.com/en/cookie-policy).B) Confirmation of successful or unsuccessful transactions made using a debit or credit card for payment of products from your cart or via PayPal. This confirmation is automatically provided by Alpha Bank (Nexi e-Commerce) or PayPal, whose systems are used for your online transactions with our company. Please note that the company cannot, under any circumstances, access your card details, and the bank and PayPal act as independent data controllers of your personal data processed by them when you use their payment services, which operate under their sole responsibility.C) Website security logs (security logs) associated with your use of the website.

 5. Do We Process Data of Minors?

In general, we do not process data concerning children under the age of 15, as the services of our online store and platform are aimed at individuals over the age of 15 who have legal capacity (see also the Terms of Use and Conducting Transactions). If we find that we have collected data of a minor under the age of 15 without a legal basis for it, we will proceed with the immediate deletion of the data. Otherwise, the provisions in Chapters 6 and 7 of this policy also apply to minors.

 6. For What Purpose Do We Process Your Data?

We collect your data solely for the purposes of the services provided by our company, as well as for the general smooth operation of our platform and website.

Your data is processed specifically for the following purposes:

a) Providing you with the electronic services offered to registered users of our website (subscriptions, e-learning courses, forum, etc.).

b) Smooth completion and execution of your order and handling of product returns.

c) Communicating with you at the details you provide and for the issues you mention to us through the contact form.

d) Monitoring website traffic.

e) Ensuring the information security of the website.

f) If you are a registered user of our website, sending you informational newsletters and promotional actions of our company.

g) Evaluating prospective partners and employees of our company (career page, Apply as an Author page).

h) Operating our Affiliate Program and collaborating with our affiliates.

i) Complying with obligations imposed on us by applicable law.

7. What is the legal basis for our company's processing of your data?According to current legislation, the processing of your personal data for any purpose must be based on specific legal bases.The processing of the website's users' data for the above purposes (Chapter 6) is carried out based on the following legal bases/reasons:A) For providing you with electronic services through the website (purpose "a") and for the smooth completion and execution of your order and handling of product returns (purpose "b"), the processing is carried out because it is necessary for taking preliminary measures (at the ordering stage) and executing and monitoring the service provision contract (user services) and sales contract (e-shop) entered into between you and our company.B) For monitoring traffic (purpose "d"), communicating with you regarding issues you mentioned through the contact form (purpose "c"), and ensuring information security on the website (purpose "e"), the legal basis for processing is the pursuit of our company's legitimate interests. Specifically, processing "d" aims to increase the reach of our website, processing "c" aims to maintain effective lines of communication with our customers and partners and increase their satisfaction level, and processing "e" aims to secure the data and intellectual property of both our company and website visitors.C) For data related to sending informational newsletters and promotional actions of our company (purpose "f"), the processing is carried out under Article 11 paragraph 3 of Law 3471/2006 unless you have expressed your opposition to receiving related messages. In these cases, you can express your opposition/opt-out of receiving such messages either by selecting the "unsubscribe" option included at the end of each message or by informing us of your opposition by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..D) For evaluating prospective partners and employees of our company (purpose "g"), and for operating our Affiliate Program and collaborating with affiliates (purpose "h"), the processing is necessary for taking preliminary measures (at the selection/recruitment stage) and executing and monitoring the work or cooperation contract between us.E) Regarding the use of cookies on our website, the lawfulness of their processing is based on your consent, which you provide us through the configuration of the website's "cookie banner."For more information regarding our Cookie Policy, please see here. (https://www.rules-chess-strategies.com/en/cookie-policy)

8. Who Are the Recipients of Your Data?

The recipients of your data are generally the necessary personnel of our company, who have received appropriate training on the safe processing of your personal data.

Additionally, the recipients of your data are:

8.1. Natural and legal persons to whom our company entrusts the performance of specific tasks on its behalf, such as external partners providing storage infrastructure and supporting the operation of our website, and the external accountant working with our company. These partners, acting as data processors, have been informed and have committed in advance to maintain the confidentiality of your data, know and follow our instructions regarding the processing of personal data, and take all appropriate measures to protect them.

8.2. Partner banks or electronic payment services (e.g. PayPal) through whose systems your online transactions are carried out, acting as independent data controllers for your data within the framework of their collaboration with us. More information on the processing of data by our partners can be found in their respective Privacy Policies.

8.3. Supervisory, regulatory, independent, judicial, public, and other authorities and bodies within the scope of their legal duties, responsibilities, and powers (e.g. the Consumer Ombudsman, the relevant Tax Offices, etc.) when the transmission to them is required by law or prescribed by it.

8.4. Lawyers, law firms, bailiffs, experts, appraisers, in any case of legal action in the context of safeguarding our rights and interests.

9. How Do We Ensure That Data Processors Respect Your Personal Data?

Data processors have agreed and contractually committed to our company to:

- Process your personal data exclusively according to our instructions and directions.

- Maintain confidentiality.

- Not send data to third parties without our company's permission.

- Take appropriate security measures.

- Comply with the legal framework for the protection of personal data, particularly the European GDPR.

 10. Do We Send Your Data Outside the European Union?

We do not send your data outside the European Union. Your personal data is stored and processed only within the European Union.

 11. When Do We Delete Your Data?

In general, we delete your data as soon as its processing is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or for compliance with our legal obligations. In any case, your data will not be retained for more than 20 years.

We delete the data you have entered in your user account within six (6) months from the day your account is deleted and 20 years from your last account login, whichever comes first.

We delete the data concerning your orders five years after each order is completed.

We delete data for sending newsletters as soon as you indicate that you no longer wish to receive newsletters through the methods mentioned in Chapter 7 of this policy.

Data collected by cookies is deleted according to the Cookie Policy. (https://www.rules-chess-strategies.com/en/cookie-policy)

After the above time periods, your data is completely deleted.

12. Are Your Data Secure?

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data. We have taken appropriate organizational and technical measures for the security and protection of your data from all forms of accidental or unlawful processing.

These measures are reviewed and modified as necessary.

13. What Are Your Rights?

You have the right to access your personal data.

This means you have the right to be informed by us if we process your data. If we process your data, you can request information about the purpose of the processing, the type of data we hold, who we share it with, how long we store it, whether automated decision-making occurs, and your other rights, such as correction, deletion of data, restriction of processing, and the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.

You have the right to correct inaccurate personal data.

If you find an error in your data, you can submit a request to us to correct it (e.g., correcting your name or updating a phone number).

You have the right to erasure/right to be forgotten.

You can ask us to delete your data if it is no longer necessary for the aforementioned processing purposes or if you wish to withdraw your consent where consent is the legal basis of processing.

You have the right to data portability.

You can ask us to provide you with your data in a readable format or request us to transfer it to another data controller when processing is based on your consent or is necessary for the execution of a contract between us.

You have the right to restrict processing.

You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data while your objections to processing are being reviewed or if part of the processing is no longer necessary to fulfill the purposes of data collection.

You have the right to object to the processing of your data.

You can object to the processing of your data when it is carried out for the pursuit of our legitimate interests, and we will stop processing your data unless there are compelling and legitimate reasons that override your right.

Right to withdraw your consent

In cases where the processing of your data for a specific purpose is based on your prior consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent, resulting in the cessation of future processing.

14. How Can You Exercise Your Rights?

To exercise your rights, you can send a related request either through the website's contact form or to the email address (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with the subject "Exercise of Access/Correction/Deletion/Portability/Restriction/Opposition Rights" and a description of your request, and we will review it and respond to you as soon as possible.

15. When Do We Respond to Your Requests?

We respond to your requests free of charge without delay and, in any case, within one (1) month from the time we receive your request. However, if your request is complex or there are many requests from you, we will inform you within the month if we need an extension of another two (2) months to respond.

If your requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive, especially due to their repetitive nature, our company may impose a reasonable fee, considering the administrative costs of providing the information or performing the requested action, or refuse to proceed with the request.

16. Right to File a Complaint

If you believe that either a) your request was not satisfactorily or lawfully fulfilled, or b) your right to personal data protection is violated by any processing we conduct, you have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (postal address: Kifisias 1-3, TK 115 23, Athens, https://www.dpa.gr, phone: 210 6475600, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the competent authority for personal data protection in your country of residence (within the EU).

17. How Will You Be Notified of Changes to This Policy?

We will update this policy whenever necessary. If there are significant changes to the policy or how we use your personal data, we will notify you either by posting a notice in a prominent place before the changes take effect or through any other appropriate means. We encourage you to read this policy regularly to stay informed about how your data is protected.

Policy Publication Date: 27-04-2024

 

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Cookie Policy

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What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that are installed on your computer or other device when you visit a website. They are used for the operation of the website you visit, as well as for providing additional functionality (such as user authentication and remembering preferences).

2. Why are cookies used on our website?

The website places cookies for the following functions:

• Basic functionalities such as:
  • Displaying the website and storing user preferences (e.g., language/color selection, displaying search results).
  • Visitor security (e.g., cookies that identify repeated failed login attempts to a user's account and ensure compliance with security reporting for the website's operation).
  • Load balancing.
• Recognizing and/or retaining content entered by the user during a session throughout the specific session (e.g., when filling out an online form or adding items to the shopping cart in the online store).
• User authentication in services requiring authentication (e.g., when navigating through the pages of the website related to services for registered users of our online store).
• Sharing content through social media.

Additionally, third parties place cookies on behalf of this website for the following functions:

• Collecting statistical data regarding the website's traffic and how visitors use it.

3. What cookies do we use on our website?

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Strictly necessary cookies are crucial for the proper functioning of the website. They allow you to navigate and use its functions, such as accessing secure areas or using the shopping cart. Without these cookies, we cannot effectively offer the website's functions or ensure the security of the information within it.

According to the applicable legislation, this category of cookies can be permanently activated regardless of the user's consent.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages they visit most frequently and whether they receive error messages from websites. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information. They are used exclusively to measure and improve a website's performance. Your consent is required for the use of this category of cookies.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember user choices such as username, language, or region to provide enhanced and personalized functions. They can also be used to provide services requested by the user, such as viewing videos or using social media. The information collected by these cookies may become anonymous and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Some of these cookies are introduced to our website by third-party affiliated providers (e.g., PayPal, YouTube) and monitor your activity during your use of functionalities between the two websites.

Your consent is required for the use of this category of cookies. If you do not accept these cookies, the website's performance and functionality may be affected, and your access to its content may be limited.

This website uses the following cookies and trackers:

Cookie Name	Provider and Description	Data retention period	Category of cookie	Recipient / Category of recipients
847c0bc1a419b80f0f1d773a3be5cadc	Provider: rules-chess-strategies.com Website user session ID, also known as the session token, is an identifier that helps manage the user's session state during their time on the website. It is used to track a user's activity and login status on the site.The session ID is stored as a cookie on the user's browser and is linked to the server-side session data for that user. This data includes information such as the user's login status, preferences, and other session-specific information.	Until the end of the session/browsing.	Strictly Necessary	There are no third-party recipients
x-pp-s	Provider: paypal.com It is used to distinguish between bots and real users.	30 minutes	Strictly Necessary	Paypal
l7_az	Provider: paypal.com It is used to enable the login functionality on PayPal.	30 minutes	Strictly Necessary	Paypal
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA	Provider: youtube.com This cookie is used to store the user's consent and privacy settings for their interaction with the website.	6 months	Strictly Necessary	Youtube
tsrce	Provider: paypal.com PayPal cookie: These cookies are issued during PayPal payments - PayPal session/security.	3 days	Strictly Necessary	Paypal
nsid	Provider: paypal.com Used to anonymize the user's session.	Until the end of the session/browser session	Strictly Necessary	Paypal
ts_c	Provider: paypal.com Used to prevent fraud during transactions.	13 months	Strictly Necessary	Paypal
lastExternalReferrer	Provider: rules-chess-strategies.com Connects your browsing and purchases with the affiliate link through which you accessed our website.	1 month	Strictly Necessary	There are no third-party recipients.
lastExternalReferrerTime	Provider: rules-chess-strategies.com Maintains the date and time of your last entry to the website via an affiliate link.	1 month	Strictly Necessary	There are no third-party recipients.
vuid	Provider: vimeo.com Used to enable the use of the Vimeo Media Player on our website.	13 months	Functionality	Vimeo
_cfuvid	Provider: vimeo.com Used to track users during browsing and Vimeo usage to optimize the user experience by maintaining personalized video viewing preferences.	Until the end of the session/browsing session	Functionality	Vimeo
LANG	Provider: paypal.com Used to store preferred language settings for browsing.	Until the end of the session/browsing session	Functionality	Paypal
ts	Provider: paypal.com This cookie is provided by PayPal and supports payment services on the website.	Until the end of the session/browsing session	Functionality	Paypal
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE	Provider: youtube.com This cookie is set by YouTube to track users' preferences for YouTube videos embedded on websites. It can also determine whether the website visitor is using the new or old version of the YouTube interface.	6 months	Functionality	Youtube
YSC	Provider: youtube.com Used by YouTube to count the views of videos embedded on the website.	Until the end of the session/browsing session	Performance	Youtube

 

4. How can you manage cookies?

Except in the case of absolutely necessary cookies, whose use is mandatory, you have the discretion to give or withdraw your consent for the use of cookies on your computer or device at any time.

You can also configure the browser you use so that it either warns you about the use of cookies on specific services on websites or does not allow the acceptance of cookies under any circumstances.

Additionally, all web browsers allow you to manage cookies so that you can either delete cookies as soon as you finish visiting the website or set your preferences regarding the use of cookies before you begin browsing the website. Please note that deleting or rejecting cookies may negatively affect your experience of using the website (e.g., some features may not be fully available). You can find more information about your browser at the links below:

Google Chrome = https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=e

Microsoft Edge = https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd

Microsoft Internet Explorer = https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/description-of-cookies-ad01aa7e-66c9-8ab2-7898-6652c100999d

Mozilla Firefox = https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

Apple Safari (Mac OS) = https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_US

Apple Safari (iPhone, iPad) = https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082

Opera = https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd

5. Where can you learn more about cookies?

You can find detailed information about the use of cookies, as well as how to block or limit them, on the following websites:

• https://cookiepedia.co.uk/all-about-cookies
• http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
• https://www.aboutcookies.org/
• http://ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies/index_en.htm

6. Where can you find more information about the protection of personal data collected by cookies?

You can find information about the protection of your personal data and your rights in the Privacy Policy of our company.

7. Could this policy change?

This policy can be modified at any time, with the most recent modification always considered to be valid. We recommend you regularly check this page, which went into effect on April 28, 2024.

Disclaimer

The company is not responsible for any links from this policy to external websites, their content, and services, which it neither controls nor endorses, and any damage arising from their use, as the visitor accesses them at their own risk.